"But there are principles even among thieves. If she's a master thief, how could she betray her employer?"
"She didn't betray anyone, because she didn't even know who the employer was," Tao Hua said, spreading his hands and shrugging.
"..."
Both men were speechless with him. In their view, Tao Hua's interest in Annie had gone too far!
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Ever since Xiaocong had a master, his days were spent either at school or learning martial arts.
His life was fulfilling and enriched, leaving no room in his mind for idle thoughts. Naturally, his body and spirit felt at ease, and the terrifying things that once haunted him disappeared on their own.
Lin Xinlan, however, was bored.
Beyond cooking every day, she didn't know what else to do.
She had no job, no special skills, and no hobbies, and her relationship with Rong Shaoze was lukewarm at best.
She felt her life was like a stagnant pool, lifeless and inert.