Her stubbornness came back to punish her almost immediately. Heels—no matter how low—were still heels. On a muddy path littered with loose stones, every step felt like walking a tightrope. Su Nian’en’s balance wavered. Then— Her heel landed on a pebble. Her ankle twisted sharply. The world tilted. “Careful!” Someone shouted. A large hand—clearly belonging to a Caucasian man—reached for her. Acting on instinct, Su Nian’en grabbed blindly, desperate for anything to steady herself— But before her fingers could touch his— Another hand cut in. Long. Elegant. Unmistakably male. It closed around her wrist midair—firm, decisive. At the same time, an arm locked around her waist. Strong. Steady. Absolute. She was pulled back in one sharp motion— Straight into a solid chest. Han

