Liu Yilin opened the document with a mixture of doubt and disbelief.
The document was indeed an apology and a plea for forgiveness from the Violet family, complete with the signature and seal of its patriarch, which were indisputably authentic.
Inside, it detailed not only the apology and request for pardon but also a list of reparations, comprising various items and a monetary sum. It also stated that the Violet family had withdrawn the bounty placed on her, leaving Liu Yilin utterly flabbergasted.
She couldn't fathom why the Violet family had suddenly changed their tune. They had previously spared no effort to end her life, even offering a ten-billion-dollar bounty. Now, they were offering amends. Were these powerful families so wealthy and capricious?
"Before I came, the patriarch instructed me to convey that if Ms. Liu still felt any dissatisfaction or had any specific requirements, she could state them at any time. As long as it is within my authority, I have the right to decide on the spot," Pielka said respectfully to Liu Yilin.
"I want to know why. What right did you have to place a bounty on me, and now you suddenly want to apologize and make amends?" Liu Yilin looked up at Pielka and asked, word by word.
Only she knew the immense pressure and grievances she had endured during those days. The Violet family's sudden turn of events made it impossible for Liu Yilin to contain herself any longer.
"I apologize, Ms. Liu. This was our Violet family's mistake, and we have already paid a heavy price for it. We only hope that Ms. Liu can forgive us," Pielka said, lowering his head.
At that moment, Ning Beichen felt Liu Yilin's arm tighten around his. He could sense her body trembling slightly.
However, she was unaware that the instigator of the Violet family's change of heart was Ning Beichen himself, standing beside her. She could only wonder if someone was secretly helping her.
But why would the person helping her remain hidden?
Who was this person helping her?
And why were they helping her?
All of this was an unsolved mystery to Liu Yilin.
"I'll take the apology letter. I don't need the reparations. I just hope your Violet family will no longer disturb me in the future," Liu Yilin finally said.
No matter what, this matter was over. If she were to pursue it further, she knew she wouldn't be able to do anything to the Violet family.
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Ms. Liu. These reparations were specifically requested by the patriarch to be given to you, Ms. Liu. Please do not refuse them," Pielka said to Liu Yilin with great deference.
He then cast a wary glance at Ning Beichen, who stood behind Liu Yilin.
He recognized this man. This was the person who had single-handedly destroyed the Violet family, standing before the patriarch like a king, casting a shadow of dread over the entire family, making them too afraid to even breathe.
However, he dared not approach him. The Violet family was forbidden from publicly disclosing any information or news about him, lest it invite utter destruction.
Therefore, Pielka could only pretend not to recognize him, stealing a fearful glance at Ning Beichen from afar, which made his legs feel weak.
Who would have imagined that a mere bodyguard beside a female CEO could be a devil?
No!
He was more terrifying than a devil.
Why didn't God come out and deal with him?
This was Pielka's most genuine thought at that moment.
"Boss, take them. They've wronged you so many times, it's only right to accept some compensation. If you don't, I fear they won't even sleep soundly," Ning Beichen whispered to Liu Yilin from behind.
"Then... alright. I hope we won't have any more unpleasant incidents in the future."
Hearing Ning Beichen's words, Liu Yilin nodded and agreed to accept the reparations. This brought immense relief to Pielka, who quickly found an excuse to leave.
The look in Ning Beichen's eyes as he glanced at Liu Yilin made him feel utterly uncomfortable.
As for He Shihai, he was completely dumbfounded. Just moments ago, he had confidently declared that he could solve Liu Yilin's problem by using her high-tech chip as leverage.
However, in a swift turn of events, the Violet family appeared and dealt him a stinging blow. Embarrassed, he also quickly made an excuse and departed.
"Ning Beichen, what do you think is going on with the Violet family? Why are they suddenly apologizing to me?" Liu Yilin was still utterly bewildered.
If Ning Beichen weren't by her side, and the surroundings weren't so boisterous, she would have thought she was dreaming.
"Boss, why bother with them? Isn't this a good thing?" Ning Beichen replied with a playful smile.
"I just feel something is not right. Compared to the Violet family, I'm just a small fish, and they are great white sharks. Why would they admit fault and apologize to me?" Liu Yilin wasn't foolish; she just couldn't understand why this was happening because it made no logical sense.
"Boss, no need to think so much. Perhaps someone is helping you from behind the scenes," Ning Beichen said with a grin.
"Ning Beichen, I feel the same way. Who do you think is helping me?"
"Someone who can make the Violet family apologize and offer reparations must be a highly capable individual, someone who even the Violet family has to show respect to..."
Soon, Liu Yilin conjured an image of an inscrutable, powerful figure, her face filled with admiration.
"Boss, let me secretly tell you, that highly capable individual is me." Ning Beichen said proudly.
"Pfft!"
"You?"
"Come on, if you were that capable, you wouldn't be a mere bodyguard. I guess the person must be tall, handsome, righteous, uphold justice, and possess great ability..." Liu Yilin rolled her eyes at Ning Beichen, continuing her fantasy of a formidable expert, leaving Ning Beichen both amused and exasperated. The true expert was right beside her, yet this foolish woman remained oblivious.
"Fine, it's useless for me to say anything. This silly woman won't believe me."
"Boss, you're right. He is a tall, handsome, majestic, righteous, and just good man." Ning Beichen shamelessly boasted about himself.
"How do you know he's definitely a man? Perhaps it's a woman?" Liu Yilin said.
"Boss, I'm absolutely certain he's a man, and a real man at that." Ning Beichen looked down at his own physique and then looked up, speaking with conviction.
"How do you know? You're not him." Liu Yilin gave him another dismissive look. In her heart, the expert was in no way the guy beside her.
Ning Beichen was full of frustration.
Damn it!
It was clearly him who did it!
Why wouldn't she believe him?