Chapter 401 - A Man Without a Heart (1/2)

Chu Lui did not say a word to her again. Their relationship had seemed cordial, and they had treated each other with respect. In the past, they didn't have much to say, but at the very least, he had cared for her and doted on her wholeheartedly. Now, he still didn't have much to say to her, but he wasn't as caring he had been before.

Where had his heart gone?

That's right. Where had his heart gone?

Perhaps, his heart was never with her. Four years ago, it had left with that woman, ruined.

He had ruined that woman and, at the same time, ruined himself.

Chu Lui had started the motion of splitting his assets with Xia Ruoxin. He owed her, so much that he couldn't possibly repay her in this lifetime. Besides, that person wouldn't give him the chance to compensate.

He had already informed his parents regarding his decision, and they agreed. He had committed the sins so he had to repay and settle them himself. It didn't matter if she wanted him to or if she agreed to his decision.

Li Manni made a cup of coffee and entered the room. ”Lui, your coffee.” She placed it on the table. Her eyes strayed to a stack of documents and saw the words 'Form for the Transfer of Assets' on one of them. She was shocked. Indescribable anger and hatred started to well in her. She took the coffee up again and placed it right in front of Chu Lui.

”Lui, drink it while it's still hot. Or it'll taste bitterer.”

Chu Lui raised his head and looked right into her eyes. Those emotionless dark eyes resembled the Dead Sea, and it caused Li Manni's hands to shake uncontrollably.

”Don't worry. I'll drink it in a while.” He rejected the coffee in her hands. He didn't feel thirsty nor had the need to drink it.

Li Manni bit on her lips so hard that she hurt herself. The pain intensified and pierced into her heart. Her body slanted forward, and the coffee cup in her hand suddenly swirled. It was followed by a sound 'plank'. The coffee cup landed on the table, and the brown liquid inside spilled everywhere. The most of it went onto the page stating 'Form for the Transfer of Assets'.

Still, Chu Lui remained sitting as though nothing had happened. His eyes were emotionless without any expression.

”Ahh. Lui, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't mean to.” Li Manni apologized in a hurry. However, her reaction seemed belated. One could tell easily that she had done it on purpose, moreover Chu Lui.

Her thoughts were written all over her face. Her unwillingness was expressed through her actions. Chu Lui knew, but he didn't say anything to her.

Li Manni clumsily tried to dry the stained document. However, her exaggerated actions caused the semi-wet document to soak completely in the coffee.

”Lui, I'm sorry. I don't mean to.” Her eyes started to redden. She was in control and could make tears appear from her eyes anytime.

”It's okay.” Chu Lui's lips parted slightly. He stood up and pulled Li Manni's hands. ”Come. I'll send you home. You must be tired.”

But…” Li Manni turned her head around and looked at the mess on the table. ”What about your documents?”