After being reborn, the aloof female CEO became a paranoid.

"what!"

Jiang Wanwan's scream pierced the phone screen and struck Zhou Yu's heart.

He abruptly closed his eyes, but Xu Xinran forcefully pried them open, forcing him to look directly at everything happening in the video.

"You're insane! Xu Xinran, you've gone mad!"

Zhou Yu roared, his eyes bloodshot. At that moment, he couldn't think of any other words to describe Xu Xinran.

On the screen, Jiang Wanwan looked pained. From her initial screams to her later sobs, each sound was like a sharp blade cutting into Zhou Yu's heart.

This scene was like a replay of a nightmare from his past life; his dark and hopeless prison life, those agonizing nights, once again overwhelmed him.

In his past life, Xu Xinran was cold and heartless towards him, but now she has transformed into a demon, relentlessly pursuing him.

Faced with his roar, she laughed coldly, as if nothing was worth mentioning.

"Zhou Yu, I'm giving you two choices." She gently stroked his cheek, her voice calm yet undeniably authoritative.

"Either come back with me and get engaged, or watch Jiang Wanwan's face be completely ruined."

Zhou Yu's pupils contracted sharply. The woman in front of him had a gentle smile, yet she uttered such chilling words.

Xu Xinran is simply a monster!

"Xu Xinran, do you have to play me like this?" Zhou Yu was furious, his voice trembling. "Xu Xinran, do you have some kind of grudge against me from a past life?"

"Hatred? Not really, but our relationship goes far beyond what we had in our past lives." Xu Xinran's eyes deepened, as if concealing countless secrets. "Zhou Yu, I won't hurt you, so why won't you believe me?"

"I'm giving you one last chance. If you haven't decided by the time I call you three times, I'll choose for you."

Her voice was cold as ice, devoid of any emotion.

"I beg you, please let Jiang Wanwan go!"

Zhou Yu pleaded, his eyes filled with despair.

"Choose."

She repeated herself, her tone unwavering, as if to her it was nothing more than a game, a game in which she could manipulate the fate of others at will.

Zhou Yu closed his eyes, his heart filled with struggle and pain.

He knew he couldn't just stand by and watch Jiang Wanwan get hurt.

Finally, he lowered his head helplessly, his voice hoarse: "Xu Xinran, you win... I'll go back with you."

Hearing his answer, Xu Xinran's smile widened. She gently stroked Zhou Yu's cheek, her touch as tender as if she were handling the most precious treasure.

"Why didn't you do this earlier? Why make yourself and innocent people suffer?"

Zhou Yu smiled bitterly, his eyes darkening slightly.

The next second, his gaze towards her was filled with resentment—

"Xu Xinran, you're a madman! You think you can get what you want by forcing me to submit like this?"

Xu Xinran didn't take it to heart, and instead chuckled softly, a laugh tinged with a chilling undertone.

Suddenly, she pressed herself close, gripping Zhou Yu's head tightly with both hands, and pressed her warm lips hard against his thin lips.

Zhou Yu felt utterly weak, his heart filled with guilt towards Jiang Wanwan. He knew that his struggles would only plunge Jiang Wanwan into deeper danger.

So he gave up resisting and stared blankly at her, who was so close to him.

Xu Xinran sensed Zhou Yu's compliance, and her kiss gradually softened.

"That's much better, Zhou Yu."

She chuckled softly, her fingertips lightly pinching his earlobe.

"I've thought about what I would do to you if you dared to run away. I thought, you're so stubborn, no one could force you to do something you don't want to do, even if it meant death, but..."

She whispered in Zhou Yu's ear, her breath sweet as orchids.

"Zhou Yu, you lost because you were too soft-hearted."

Zhou Yu's face darkened, but he only pursed his lips and stared blankly out the window.

He knew in his heart that Xu Xinran's words were piercing and reasonable.

This woman was like a devil who could see into people's hearts, having a firm grasp on his weaknesses.

The car was deathly silent, save for the two of them breathing and the howling wind outside. Seeing this, Xu Xinran smiled triumphantly and said nothing more.

Right now, he's right beside her, and that's enough...