Capítulo 999: The Last Thing to Do for Her (9)

Lu Bancheng cleared his throat twice and proceeded to speak with authority. "I hope that you will continue to keep everything you know a secret."

"Continue"…

This word was like a slap to Wu Hao's face. Both of them were smart enough to know what that meant. Lu Bancheng was signaling to him that he had been aware that Wu Hao had always known that Lu Bancheng was the one who had saved Xu Wennuan and that Wu Hao had let her believe that he instead had saved her.

A look of awkwardness flashed across Wu Hao's eyes, and his gaze suddenly seemed to drift as he looked at Lu Bancheng, as he was obviously afraid to look at him straight in the eye. Lu Bancheng, however, did not continue to press Wu Hao on his deception and merely continued to speak in a calm voice.

"If you're truly remorseful, then promise me—to let the truth rot deep in your belly and never let her know about it."