"I'll be ready," she said simply.
Li Feng hesitated, then added, "Miss Zhou, if I may... You should know that word has spread. About what happened last night. The remaining board members are... terrified. Some tried to resign overnight. I convinced them that attending this meeting would be in their best interests."
A cold smile touched Zhou Yuxi's lips. "Good. Fear makes people cooperative."
Li Feng nodded and quietly withdrew, leaving Zhou Yuxi with the shopping bags.
She sat for a few more minutes, reluctant to release Mu Yunchen's hand even to take care of basic necessities. But she forced herself to stand, her legs stiff and protesting after hours of immobility.
"I'll be right back," she whispered to him, leaning down to press a soft kiss to his forehead. "Just a few minutes. I'm not leaving you."
