Instead of looking angry, Long Yifan smiled, though there was a touch of helplessness in his eyes.
"Back out? No. What can I do? I have already invested my time in you. And worse than that, I invested my heart. Now my heart refuses to return to me."
Gu Jin gave him one glance, but she did not answer. She simply walked forward and stepped into the car waiting at the gate.
Long Yifan followed quickly, muttering to himself, "Sometimes I wonder why I fell for such a cold woman."
The ride was long, but silent. Gu Jin closed her eyes and rested, while Long Yifan stole glances at her every few minutes.
By noon, they arrived in front of the Magic Council Court.
The grand building stood tall and majestic, with carved stone pillars and banners flying high in the wind.
Reporters, officials, and protesters crowded the front square.
The moment the black car stopped, the noise outside swelled.
"Look, it's her! The daughter of Gu Family has arrived!"
