Gu Zhicheng's figure trembled visibly, and the members of the Gu family froze in place along with him.
"Qingluan, do you really want to turn this into a life-and-death battle between us? I'm your father, after all! If this becomes public, won't you be worried about the stigma of being seen as an ungrateful child?"
Gu Zhicheng's heart ached and he felt helpless.
But his facade had long lost its appeal.
Even the bystanders, those watching from the sidelines, could tell that he was using filial duty to pressure Gu Qingluan because he couldn't match her strength head-on.
Gu Qingluan wasn't falling for his tricks. "If you're not kind, don't be surprised if I'm not respectful. Planning to manipulate emotions? Alright, start by returning my dowry."