An Ruoxue had intended to retort, but as her eyes, shimmering with a faint mist of tears, met the piercing chill in Rong Che’s dark pupils, she realized she couldn't utter a single word of defense.
Rong Che’s cold, sharp gaze plainly spelled out his disbelief. Even if she were to talk herself hoarse, any explanation of her innocence would be futile. The man questioning her simply did not believe a word she said.
Resigned, An Ruoxue decided not to waste her breath on useless explanations. "As you please. Whatever relationship you think exists, that is what it is."
Chapter 20