Chapter 368: As the Goodness Increases by a Foot, Evil Rises by a Yard, She Admits Defeat!

Waking up from sleep, the night sky beyond the floor-to-ceiling window was filled with stars.

The cool air carried a distinct sandalwood fragrance, faintly mingled with more intoxicating scents.

Realizing belatedly what the smell was, Ye Li buried her face into the blanket.

Help!

Why is this happening?

Is this what people mean by "failing miserably while trying to outsmart others"?

She had only wanted to hear a few honest words quietly—why was it so difficult?

Thinking back to her elaborate schemes from last night.

And then to her current self being utterly taken advantage of.

Ye Li's only thought was: stupidity is incurable! Especially this kind of self-inflicted stupidity!

Her phone buzzed slightly.

Ye Li picked up her phone and nearly blacked out.

10:00 AM: [Dear, how about it? Did you get him to spill the truth?]

12:00 PM: [??? Don't tell me—not only did you fail, but you got yourself caught in the process!]