Li Zhan coughed violently, blood spraying from his lips as he clutched his chest, staring at Cale with eyes so bloodshot they seemed ready to burst from their sockets.
"W-who are you! Are you together with that woman too?!" he gasped, his voice cracking with betrayal and dawning realization.
All those moments with Niva suddenly replayed in his mind.
It had all been orchestrated. A performance so masterful that he'd never suspected for even a moment.
'So they both planned this from the very start,' he realized. 'Even killing Ruo Wan and my other subordinates. It's my fault too... I was a fool to fall for such a bitch's ploy!'
Desperation overwhelmed pride.
He raised his hands in surrender, his voice almost pleading.
"Hey... hey, stop. Can't we work together? I'll give you half of the inheritance. We can divide it! I promise my clan won't pursue you. I'll tell them Ruo Wan and the others died by accident. They won't know."
Cale's expression darkened as he smirked coldly.
