Chapter Four: The Man They Hid

Ash shook his head. “I came because I want you to leave that chair alive. He Linchuan will soon realize you aren't lucky. He'll demand miracle after miracle until you forget how to refuse him.” Lin Zhou remembered the words *competitive and commercial needs* in his contract. They had looked like opportunity. Now they looked like a chain. “Why not tell the team?” “Rampart would punch He. Ferry would demand evidence. Nova would try to protect everyone and sacrifice herself doing it.” Ash held his gaze. “Every person who knows a secret is another way to turn it into leverage.” Someone knocked. “Lin Zhou?” Nova called. “The media shuttle is leaving.”