After being reborn, I became the big boss's darling.

"Use your brain, okay? I'm an adopted daughter. Do you think my parents will hand the company over to me? Of course they'll hand it over to Jinianci. If that happens, we'll both have nothing. If you kill her, then the company will be ours. Do you really want to do that lousy job for the rest of your life?"

Ci kept taking deep breaths, trying to calm herself down, but her fingertips still trembled uncontrollably.

If she had heard this news in her previous life, she probably would have collapsed and rushed in, yelling and questioning her, right? But having lived a second life, she had experienced too much in her previous life. After the shock, she actually felt a strange sense of calm, which she herself could hardly believe.

The talking inside continued.

"You won't be discovered. I've already found a place. Nobody goes there normally, there are no security cameras, it's very remote. After you're done, put her in a sack and throw her into the river."

The river's current is swift; by the time others realized she was missing, she'd already been swept away into some ravine. After you've done all that, immediately leave the country, run far away, and don't let anyone find you. Come back when I call you.”

"What do you mean I'm using you as a scapegoat? I don't have any people of my own at home. Everyone around me is my parents'. If I were to send someone from my own family to do that, would I be tired of living, or do you think I'm too old to live?"

"After this incident, my parents couldn't find the person or the murderer, and they must be exhausted and don't have the energy to manage the company. They will definitely start asking me to get involved in and learn about company matters."

"In a few years, once I've established a solid foundation, I'll find a way to take over the company. You can stay abroad for a few years, and then come back after I've taken over. That way, you won't have to worry about the rest of your life."

"I won't let you stay abroad for long. I'll let you come back as soon as the time is right. Besides, I'll prepare a house and living expenses for you while you're abroad. We've been together for so long, how could I bear to let you suffer?"

"I had no choice but to ask you to do this. After all, you're the only person I can trust, and I can only feel at ease if you do it."

"You're the person I trust the most. Of course I love you. If I didn't love you, why would I want to take you away from my sister when you're already together?"

"I love you the most, baby~"

"Okay, bye-bye."

……

After the person inside hung up the phone, Ji Nianci waited for two minutes before raising her hand to knock on the door.

When Ji Yuying opened the door and saw it was her, her expression was noticeably less natural than it had been at the dinner table.

"Sis, when did you get here?"

"Just now, I came up to bring you some milk. May I come in?" Ji Nianci held up the milk in her hand.

"Oh, I see. Then come in, sister." Ji Yuying was clearly relieved to see that her expression remained unchanged.

The two sat down on the small sofa. Ji Nianci looked at her, her feelings complicated. She could forgive Zhou An's treatment of her, but she could only blame herself for being unlucky in love. Why did her younger sister, whom she had doted on since childhood, end up conspiring with her ex-boyfriend to kill her?

"Yuying, do you think your sister is good to you?" Ji Nianci asked softly, looking at Yuying who was drinking milk.

"Okay...okay, my sister is the best to me." Ji Yuying smiled calmly, but she didn't even notice that the milk in her hand had dripped onto her clothes.

"Yes, just hearing that makes me happy." Ji Nianci gave a faint smile, then left.

She couldn't stand it any longer; she feared that if she stayed any longer, she wouldn't be able to contain her anger. But now was not the time; she had to endure.

When Ji Nianci came downstairs, she saw that Shen Ceyan was already sitting on the sofa.

"Hey, Nian Nian's downstairs. Did you two girls finish your chat?"

Ji Nianci smiled and said, "Yes, Mom, we're getting ready to go back."

"Oh, they're leaving already? Do you want to stay for a few more days?" Hearing that they were leaving, Ji's mother immediately stood up, her eyes showing obvious reluctance.

"No, Mom, I have things to do tomorrow. I'll come back to stay next time I have time." Ji Nianci took Shen Ceyan's hand and refused with a smile.

"Then let me see you off," said Mrs. Ji, and she started to walk out with them.

"No need, Mom. You should go back and get some rest."

……

On the way back, Ji Nianci sat in the passenger seat, looking absent-minded.

As Shen Ceyan drove, he would occasionally turn his head to look at her.

"What's wrong? You're unhappy?"

It was only then that she realized, "No, I'm just a little reluctant to leave my parents."

"Why didn't you agree when your aunt asked you if you wanted to stay at her house?"

Ji Nianci didn't speak, but shook her head.

Seeing her reaction, Shen Ceyan didn't ask any more questions.

At night, everything is silent.

Ci lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time, the phone call she had heard that evening echoing in her mind.

She still doesn't want to accept this reality. But whether she accepts it or not, she can't deceive herself anymore. What she heard is the truth.

She finally understood why Zhou An dared to kill her so recklessly.

Although Zhou An was extremely bad, he was also a weak, cowardly, and timid person. When you were with him, no matter what happened, he would only back down and take no responsibility.

She had never understood why someone who was only good at cowering would have the courage to run someone over with his car. It turned out that someone had already planned his escape route.

During what she considered a period of happiness, her beloved boyfriend had already started an affair with her younger sister, whom she had cherished since childhood. It turned out she had been living in a fantasy created by the two of them.

Thinking of this, Ji Nianci actually felt like laughing, and as she laughed, tears streamed down her face.

She raised her hand and fiercely wiped away her tears. It wasn't worth shedding tears for such a despicable couple.

Suddenly, a large hand wrapped around her waist and pulled her close.

Shen Ceyan was awakened by her movements. He hugged Ji Nianci and, half asleep, subconsciously raised his hand to rub her head. He accidentally touched her face and found it wet.

He immediately regained his senses, gently wiped away her tears, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Why are you crying?"

Ji Nianci snuggled closer to him and sniffed softly: "No, I just... had a nightmare and was a little scared."

Shen Ceyan chuckled, hugged Ji Nianci tighter, and comforted her gently, "Don't be afraid, it's alright, I'm here."

As he spoke, he gently patted her back, as if he were coaxing a child.

Ci nestled in his arms, inhaling the fresh scent of his shower gel, and her heart calmed down; she slowly drifted off to sleep.