Chapter 334: A Gamble for Survival — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Wang Haoran stood by the door, arms folded casually across his chest, the corners of his lips curled into a smirk that brimd with schadenfreude. His whole bearing radiated one thing: he ca to enjoy the show. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
When Feng Anna caught sight of him, her breath caught. She hurriedly wiped away the tears streaking her face and rose shakily from the floor. The hopeless glaze that had dulled her eyes was swept away in an instant, replaced by a flicker of revived determination. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“It was my fault,” she said softly, voice laced with sincerity. “I shouldn’t have tried to use you.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“You tried to screw over. I just gave you a taste of your own dicine.” Wang Haoran replied indifferently, not even bothering to look her in the eye. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“Did you co just to watch fall?” Feng Anna asked, staring at him with a fragile sort of composure. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“What else?” Wang Haoran chuckled, unable to suppress the low ripple of amusent in his tone. “You didn’t seriously think I ca here to save you, did you?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
He heard everything from Yu Ning. Three days. That was the ti Yan Yuntian gave her to disappear—or die. Today just happened to be convenient, so he figured he might as well stop by to see how miserably she was flailing. Watching her crash and burn was proving even more delightful than he’d expected. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Feng Anna’s lips trembled slightly as she bit down and lowered her voice. “What if I ask you to save ?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“Don’t act pitiful. That trick doesn’t work on ,” Wang Haoran said, waving her off like an annoying insect. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“If you help , I can give you half of the Feng family’s assets. That’s over fifteen billion.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Wang Haoran let out a short laugh. “Even when you were still the Feng family’s precious daughter, you had no authority to hand out half the family fortune. Now that your parents have cut you off, what gives you the right to make such promises?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“They’re only doing it because they’re afraid of Yan Yuntian,” Feng Anna said, her breath beginning to steady. She straightened her back and regained a trace of her old pride. “If he backs off, they’ll welco back in an instant. And the Feng family has no male heirs in my generation—only two naive little sisters who don’t know the first thing about the family business. Once I’m back, it won’t take long for to reclaim what’s mine.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Wang Haoran raised an eyebrow. “And you’re willing to give half of that ancestral inheritance to an outsider?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“My own parents sold off to Yan Yuntian without asking what I wanted,” Feng Anna said, her voice cold with bitter resentnt. “They treated like a bargaining chip. When I was in danger, they didn’t just abandon —they rushed to sever ties. So tell why I should care about family loyalty?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I’m not exactly short on money,” Wang Haoran said plainly. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“That was just one offer,” Feng Anna responded. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
He tilted his head, bored. “And what else do you have to offer, besides your half of the Feng family?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Feng Anna wiped the remnants of tears from her cheeks, smoothed down her disheveled blouse and flowing waves of hair, then raised her chin. The aloof pride of a noble heiress returned to her expression as she t his gaze and said quietly, “. Isn’t that more valuable than money?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Her tone, though soft, carried a provocative boldness. And for a mont, Wang Haoran felt a twitch of irritation. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
He wouldn’t deny that Feng Anna was stunning—elegant, refined, the type that could leave n breathless. But for her to parade herself like this, here and now, acting like she was offering so priceless gift—what did she take him for? — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“You think I’m the kind of guy who makes decisions with the wrong head?” His voice was sharp, tinged with disdain. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I did at first,” Feng Anna admitted with a small shake of her head. “But I was wrong. You’re a rational man.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
She looked up at him again, eyes calm now, calculating. “If you weren’t, then when I lost consciousness that night, you wouldn’t have just taken photos, you would’ve done much worse.”If only, Wang Haoran thought dryly to himself. I didn’t hold back because of principle. I just couldn’t get it up at the ti. Had to settle for a few shots and call it a night. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
But aloud, he only said, “If you know that, then why offer yourself like this?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“Because I know you have no shortage of beautiful won,” Feng Anna said, stepping closer. “But how many of them would give everything for you? How many would obey you without question, no matter how unreasonable the command?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
She paused, swallowed, and continued. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I will. I’ll do anything. No matter what you ask, no matter how excessive—I won’t refuse.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“You can even treat as your servant. A personal maid. Do you have another woman like —this beautiful, this obedient—willing to serve you without complaint?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“All it takes… is a single nod.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
For a mont, Wang Haoran faltered. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
The offer was tempting. Even if it was transactional, even if she had her own reasons. A forr heiress of the Feng family, proud and untouchable, reduced to pouring tea, washing his clothes, massaging his back… That image alone had a twisted appeal. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
She was a female lead, after all, and not just a supporting role like Yu Ning. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
When he didn’t respond, Feng Anna’s eyes glinted. “If you’re silent, I’ll take it as a yes.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“Give one more reason,” Wang Haoran said abruptly, though desire still flickered faintly behind his indifferent expression. “So far, everything you’ve said sounds too easy for you. I want sothing more.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Feng Anna froze. That was a problem. Aside from the Feng family’s inheritance and the offer of herself, what else did she have to give? — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I take it that ans you’re out of options,” Wang Haoran said coldly, turning to leave. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“Wait!” she blurted. Her mind raced—and then it clicked. She stepped forward quickly. “I can help you deal with Yan Yuntian.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Wang Haoran paused in his tracks, eyebrows lifting slightly in interest. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“You ca to see today,” she continued, “and I doubt it was just out of curiosity. You’re a scher, just like . If I had to guess, you’ve had a grudge against Yan Yuntian for so ti now. That’s why you used —to hurt him. Am I wrong?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“And if you’re right?” Wang Haoran didn’t bother denying it. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I can help you,” she said again, her voice low but firm. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“In his eyes, you’ve already lost all value,” Wang Haoran replied with a scoff. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I know that,” Feng Anna said calmly. “But Yan Yuntian doesn’t just have one fiancée. There’s another. Soone I’m very close to. So close, in fact, that I can influence her and guide her decisions, steer her thoughts.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“If you were willing to use against him, surely you’d be happy to use her too.” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Wang Haoran fell silent, considering. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
The first two offers hadn’t moved him much. But this… this was worth thinking about. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Still, sothing gnawed at him. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I don’t trust your loyalty,” he said at last. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“I can prove it,” she answered without hesitation. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“Oh?” His voice dripped sarcasm. “You planning to carve out your own heart?” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Feng Anna looked around the room, then stepped over to a nearby fruit platter. She picked up the paring knife, turned, and walked straight back to him. Without another word, she pressed the point to her chest. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“You wouldn’t dare,” Wang Haoran said, eyes narrowing. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
But her hands didn’t tremble. She gripped the handle tight, reversed her grip, inhaled deeply—and thrust. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
His hand shot out, grabbing her wrist just in ti to stop the blade from sinking too deep. Even so, a sharp red line blood beneath her collarbone, soaking slowly into her blouse. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
【Ding! Female Lead Feng Anna’s Favorability toward Host has increased by 40. Current total Favorability: 20 (Friendly).】 — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
【Ding! Host has altered the direction of the plot. Gained 1,000 Villain Points!】 — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
Feng Anna clenched her jaw, breath shallow from the pain, yet beneath the pale strain of her face, a faint, victorious smile curled her lips. — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
“You stopped ,” she whispered. “So you do want to save .” — Read on CrimsonScrolls (scrimsonscrolls)
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