Chapter 43 He was plotted against_1

"Damn it!" He muttered under his breath, unable to ignore her after all.

But it wasn't out of pity for her. It was because she was his girlfriend in name only, and he had to protect her. Yes, that was it. He certainly didn't feel sorry for her!

Shang Jingchen walked over with a cold face, grabbed her by the shoulders, picked up his coat, and headed for the exit.

Ye Lu was being dragged along, dazed, her eyes wide.

"Where are you going?"

"Didn't you want to leave?"

Ye Lu looked up at him, taken aback. His face was icy cold yet surprisingly handsome. Had he decided to leave because she looked pale?

The man was at least somewhat human after all.

"Crown Prince Shang, are you leaving so soon?" Zhang Jiacheng asked anxiously.

Shang Jingchen responded coldly, "My girlfriend isn't feeling well. We're leaving."

"Then let me walk you out," Zhang Jiacheng quickly offered.

Just as the three of them reached the banquet hall's entrance, a frenetic figure suddenly came crashing in.