Who could guarantee that what Chi Xingduan had experienced back then, with his wife and children being kidnapped, wouldn't happen to Gu Nian?
This time, Gu Nian was kidnapped by Chi Xingduan because of him.
Gu Nian couldn't be sure how much of Chi Yiheng's words were sincere.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she asked tentatively, "If I asked you to ensure the Organization R stops targeting the Chu family, would you agree?"
Chi Yiheng paused, then laughed self-deprecatingly.
He lowered his eyes slightly before looking at Gu Nian again, "Alright, I promise you."
Gu Nian was somewhat surprised, not expecting him to agree so readily.
"The Organization R has suffered significant losses domestically and is constantly monitored by the police. It's not wise to keep pushing forward. Originally, I planned to withdraw the Organization R."
The 9rganization R's original stronghold was in Country Y.
But Chi Xingduan found Country Y too small and limited in development, hence he expanded domestically.
Over the years, the results were good, but the losses were heavy.
Chi Yiheng had decided to pull the Organization R back to recuperate.
However, he intended to leave spies behind for a future comeback.
The Organization R wouldn't give up such a lucrative territory.
But Chi Yiheng didn't mention this.
"I promise not to target the Chu family again," Chi Yiheng said.
Just as he finished speaking, a rumbling sound came from outside.
Chi Yiheng's eyes narrowed as he looked past Gu Nian out the window, seeing a helicopter approaching in the distant sky.
Gu Nian also turned to look at the sound, and in that moment, Chi Yiheng seized the opportunity to pounce, pulling Gu Nian down from the balcony.
Chu Zhaoyang, sitting in the helicopter, was already restless.
Once Gu Nian's location was confirmed, Fu Yinxi's men hacked into the surveillance system near the castle, gaining full control of the situation.
From the helicopter, Chu Zhaoyang saw Gu Nian's room through the surveillance footage.
Fu Yinxi, on the other hand, focused on Chi Yiheng and Chi Xingduan.
Seeing Chi Yiheng personally kill Chi Xingduan, Fu Yinxi clicked his tongue.
Chu Zhaoyang had been watching Gu Nian intently.
The footage wasn't very clear, but finally seeing her again made Chu Zhaoyang extremely emotional.
Then he saw Chi Yiheng entered the room.
Whatever they talked about, Gu Nian ended up sitting on the windowsill, looking as if she was ready to jump at any moment.
Chu Zhaoyang's heart clenched, his face turning pale.
As the helicopter approached the castle, Chu Zhaoyang couldn't wait any longer. He stood at the helicopter door, holding onto it tightly.
Fu Yinxi raised an eyebrow at him, unafraid he might fall.
After a while, Gu Nian looked back.
Chu Zhaoyang, overjoyed, was about to call out when he saw Chi Yiheng suddenly grab Gu Nian from the window and drag her away.
"Faster!" Chu Zhaoyang urged.
Initially, the cold wind blowing on Gu Nian at the windowsill made her feel slightly better.
But once inside, the heat surged through her body again.
Chi Yiheng held her tightly from behind, his firm chest pressed against her back.
Oddly, she felt cooler with him so close, easing the heat somewhat.
Gu Nian knew it was due to the drug's effects.
She bit her lip hard, struggling, her fingernails digging into Chi Yiheng's hand.
"Let me go!" Gu Nian couldn't see who was in the helicopter, but instinctively felt it was Chu Zhaoyang.
There was no way she would go with Chi Yiheng.
But now, she had no strength, so she could only scratch Chi Yiheng's hand, leaving bloody marks on his fair skin.
Chi Yiheng endured the pain, not loosening his grip, and carried Gu Nian upstairs.
She was already on the top floor of the castle.
Going further up, they reached the flat rooftop, typical of medieval highland castles.
"Chi Yiheng, let go of me!" Gu Nian shouted.
On the rooftop, Chi Yiheng still held Gu Nian tightly.
But the fierce wind made her feel much better.
Looking up, she saw the helicopter nearing.
Chi Yiheng finally released her. "You don't need to seek death. Chu Zhaoyang is here to get you. I won't touch you. Since I promised to leave, I won't cause you any more hatred."
Chi Yiheng lifted his hand, his dry, warm fingers touching Gu Nian's cheek.
He had never been so close to her before, and now, it was at their farewell.
Feeling the softness under his fingers, he hesitated to let go.
Gu Nian tried to move away, but Chi Yiheng held her waist, "Don't move. Just let me look at you one last time. Pity me."
Chi Yiheng smiled bitterly, "I don't want your last impression of me to be that pitiful sight when I was taken to the police station. At least now, let me appear dashing at our parting."
Gu Nian opened her mouth, but seeing Chi Yiheng's miserable face, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.
"Rest assured, I won't send anyone to bother you again. I won't disturb you myself either," Chi Yiheng promised, taking a small phone from his pocket and placing it in Gu Nian's hand. "If you need help, use this to contact me."
"Chi…" Gu Nian called out, lost.
"Don't make me regret it," Chi Yiheng said, fearing he might take her away if she spoke, "Thank you for giving me a glimpse of sunshine."