The Embers of the City

The metal edge of the card hurt Su Wan's fingertips. She reached out to take it, but he suddenly took it back. "Su Wan," his voice was low, with a hint of imperceptible sarcasm, "What else can you do with your hands besides asking for money?"​ Her fingers were frozen in the air, her nails digging into her palms. For three years, this sentence was like a poisonous thorn, piercing the softest place in her heart.​ Three years ago, Su's father's company went bankrupt and owed huge debts. Jiang Shiyan came to the rescue. The condition is that she will be his woman for three years.