Nina did not care what Nash thought.

She was just stating the truth.

They were practically strangers now, so there was no reason to stick to just one option. She needed to show him that she didn't rely solely on him.

Ignoring Nash's gaze, she linked arms with Arin and walked away. Arin still thought it was a good opportunity, but things hadn't turned out as she hoped.

In a grand, old building made of bamboo and wood, nestled among mountains, rivers, and bamboo groves, the environment was serene and exuded an ancient charm. The large structure, several hundred square meters in size, had intricately carved wooden walls.

Inside, a woman's voice called out, "Brother."

A man was in the study, which was enormous, with seven or eight-meter-high walls lined with bookshelves, filled with a variety of books. Hearing the woman's voice, the man's face remained expressionless as he focused on his reading.

"Brother," the woman said excitedly as she entered the room and saw him. "You came back without telling me? I've been waiting for so long."

The man glanced up briefly, responding coolly, "Why are you here?"

"I missed you, so of course, I came," she said, clinging to his arm affectionately. "You've been gone too long."

seemed fine over there," he

fine," she admitted. "But it's always

The man said nothing.

you so cold to me?" she pouted. "I

her, her

want that

Everyone has a doting

me any

book, walking to the window. "You can get whatever you want with just a word. There's no need

many

if they're not from you," she argued, running to his side. "So, what did you do while you were away? Anything fun? Take me

said coolly, "I

changed the subject. "Fine, do you want

ask for

you by his side," Ivy

I won't go,"

Ivy

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