Xia Lu looked at him, without replying for a long time. She couldn't admit outright that she didn't trust Zhou Mingchen, but if someone really intended to target her, would his protection truly be useful?
Zhou Mingchen recognized her hesitation, "If you're worried about what happened before, I can assure you, it absolutely won't happen again."
Xia Lu knew what he was referring to, it was a taboo in her heart and the reason for her growing timidity. Without that incident, she might have signed this agreement without hesitation, but the situation is different now. She had witnessed these people's capabilities and knew she wasn't a match for them. As for whether Zhou Mingchen was, she couldn't be sure.
"Well... I need time to think."
"Alright," Zhou Mingchen agreed readily, "but I can't give you too much time. The time Grandma gave me is also limited."
"Hmm..."
