Gu Xi had never truly let go of what happened all those years ago.
She had always wanted to uncover the truth of what happened, but she never imagined… this was it.
Gu Xi abruptly released the thumb that had been pressing hard against the knuckle of her left index finger.
She continued to stare intently at him. "Last time, you told me that drugged drink had nothing to do with you. You said the base's top brass were afraid my achievements were a threat to their authority, so they decided to cast me aside. And that you were the one who saved me at the last minute."
The man remained silent. His gaze on Gu Xi grew more sinister, yet for some unknown reason, that malevolence was tinged with a secret, unsettling excitement.
The little green sprout circled her fingertip rapidly as she went on, "But I'm guessing the reason the top brass decided to move against me so quickly was because you were fanning the flames behind the scenes. You played a significant part in it, didn't you?"
