The chandeliers above Hou mansion's grand hall glittered, casting light upon the sea of guests gathered for Hou Tengqi and Meng Rin's engagement ceremony. Murmurs and laughter rippled hushed the crowd, glasses clinked and polite smiles masked talks of politics.
Yet beneath perfection of the evening, tension seeped like an invisible undercurrent.
Bai Caishen stood by the corner of the expansive hall, away from the endless chatter. His sharp suit and calm demeanor made him stand out without effort, but his gaze wasn't on the guests.
A figure approached him and slightly cleared his throat. "She is getting ready. Unfortunately, we cannot go up to meet her."
His eyes narrowed. His relationship with Chow Mey wasn't as friendly as it was with Meng Rin. They shared their own troublesome past and the only common link that gelled them was Meng Rin.
"I know."
