But Cheng Lie's gaze landed on her, like nails, pinning her down completely.
Xia Yuezhen wanted to leave, but her feet refused to listen.
"Xiao Lie..." Xia Yuezhen forced an awkward smile, greeting Cheng Lie.
Cheng Lie's expression was cold: "Aunt."
"Xiao Lie, I know I was wrong. Can you forgive me, Aunt? I don't want any of the money—it's all yours now."
She knew that if Cheng Lie revealed her actions in hiring someone to kill, she would definitely end up in prison.
But she didn't want that.
She didn't want money, but still wanted to remain the second daughter-in-law of the Meng Family. However, if she ended up in prison, she'd lose everything.
At this moment, Xia Yuezhen had already realized that money meant nothing to her. Compared to that, losing everything and spending years locked away in prison seemed far more terrifying.
Cheng Lie quietly gazed at Xia Yuezhen for a long moment before asking, "How do you know my mother is from the Meng Family?"
