Capítulo 456: Chapter 456: From Heaven to Hell

Although Ji Yao said so, which proud and upright man would willingly use a woman's money, especially the money of the woman he cherishes?

He should be the one to earn money for Ji Yao to spend, to indulge his beloved in fine food and drink.

Instead of having her support him, he couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart.

Even his pride, his self-esteem, would not allow him to reach out to Ji Yao for help.

Anyone else might be fine, but that person absolutely couldn't be Ji Yao, couldn't be her.

Lu Jincheng did not want Ji Yao to see his vulnerable side. He clenched his back teeth, turned his body to the side, avoiding her gaze.

"Ji Yao, you should go."

"Lu Jincheng, I can leave, but you must take this money," she said.

Having said this, she grabbed his hand, trying to force the money into it.

But Lu Jincheng refused, and even out of injured pride, he brushed her hand away.

"I said I don't need it, and that's final!"