They were trapped

He had clearly done his homework—every clause, every loophole, every weakness in Lustre Royale's position laid bare for his advantage.

And he wasn't wrong.

The lost endorsement deal was real.

She had planned to accept another brand endorsement offer after her marriage, but when the controversy first surfaced, the brand had merely suspended discussions.

Then Lustre Royale released its statement—publicly severing ties, framing her as a liability.

That was all it took for the company to withdraw completely.

However, what she hadn't been informed about were the so-called "leaked emails" he had mentioned.

Xu Rong inhaled sharply. Cai Yan's fingers tapped the table again, slower this time.