C11 To be Filled with Hatred

After what felt like ages, Lu Bai glanced back, and the bodyguard immediately understood, opening the car door with a cold, "Please."

Xue Ning didn't resist and obediently got out, walking over to stand beside Lu Bai. She glanced at the name and photo on the tombstone, her expression calm. It wasn't that she lacked compassion; she believed Ark was an innocent victim of the explosion. But she wasn't the culprit.

In her past life, she had been forced to confess and apologize countless times, and she was done with it. Any sympathy she once had was long gone.

Lu Bai shot Xue Ning a cold look. "Kneel."

What?!

Xue Ning frowned, her back stiffening. As expected, Lu Bai wanted to force her to confess and apologize. Just as she was about to defend herself, Lu Bai seemed to read her mind and said darkly, "I don't want to waste words. Kneel now."

Xue Ning let out a derisive laugh. "Who is he? Why should I kneel for him?" she said, turning her gaze to Lu Bai, unabashedly scrutinizing his crippled legs. "By that logic, why don't you kneel for me?"

Lu Bai's face turned ashen, his eyes flashing with a fierce intensity, like a predator ready to strike. Whatever thoughts crossed his mind made his expression shift several times, each more vivid than the last.

Immediately, he spoke gravely, "If you still want to secure the renovation project for your family, you better get on your knees!"

Xue Ning felt a chill run through her, unable to suppress a cold laugh.

Ha!

How familiar those words were.

In her past life, Lu Bai had forced her to kneel and bow with those exact words.

Not this time. Whether her family thrived or fell had nothing to do with her now.

Trying to use this as leverage again? Big mistake.

Falling into the same trap once was enough; twice would be downright foolish.

"Doesn't matter!" Xue Ning firmly refused, her tone crisp. "Kneeling to the heavens and the earth is one thing, but I have my pride too. I don't even know him, so why should I bow to a stranger? If you want to kneel, go ahead. Even if you end up with a bloody forehead, no one will care."

Her clear, melodious voice fell, leaving a profound silence, as if you could hear a pin drop.

The driver and bodyguard waiting nearby exchanged glances, shock evident on their faces.

They both had the same thought—did she lose her mind to speak to him like that?

After all, the old Xue Ning was nothing more than a clown in front of Lu Bai, shamelessly flattering him to secure projects, a sight that anyone would find contemptible.

Or was this a new way to grab attention?

Even bystanders were surprised, let alone Lu Bai, who was facing Xue Ning directly.

Staring at the woman in front of him, his eyes first showed a flicker of surprise, but it quickly vanished, replaced by an overwhelming surge of hatred.

What a stranger she was!

A happy family shattered because of her, yet standing before the victim's grave, she showed not a hint of remorse.

Lu Bai clenched his teeth, suppressing the urge for violence, gripping the wheelchair's armrest so tightly that his knuckles turned white. A chilling aura emanated from him, his handsome features twisted with fierce anger, like a demon emerging from the depths of hell.

"You have no choice. Today, you'll kneel whether you want to or not!"

"Ma'am, forgive us."

At Lu Bai's sharp command, the bodyguards closed in, ready to force Xue Ning to her knees.

What should I do?!

Xue Ning's mind went blank, instinctively wanting to run.