Ye Anran burst into laughter upon hearing his words: "Are you saying that I'm an ungrateful wretch?"
Her laughter was tinged with a mix of helplessness and speechlessness.
"I do not wish to describe my daughter that way," replied Ye Guoli gravely.
Ye Anran almost laughed. Had this happened before, his words might have moved and delighted her. She may have even believed that he truly considered her his daughter.
But after his repeated attempts to destroy her, his repeated heartlessness and cruelty, she couldn't possibly believe his words now.
"As long as you don't think so," Ye Anran casually responded. She opened the door to the office and was about to step inside.
Ye Guoli attempted to follow her.
She turned around and blocked the doorway, "Director Ye, unless it's something important, please leave. I have tons of work to do."
"Anran ...."