The grand hall fell into a brief silence the moment Yue Chen's voice rang out.
"Sister!"
Dozens of curious gazes turned toward the source. Yue Ning paused mid-step, her dress shimmering under the chandelier as she turned gracefully, an elegant smile gracing her lips.
"Yue Chen," she acknowledged softly. Her tone was polite, but it was edged with something firmer as her eyes briefly swept over Yue Chen.
Yue Chen strode forward, her heels clicking against the marble floor, every step dripping with challenge. The smile on her face was bright, but her eyes held something deeper, dangerous.
"You do look dazzling tonight," Yue Chen said sweetly, though her voice was loud enough for nearby guests to hear. "Who would have thought… that someone like you would actually fit in at a place like this?" There was a look of challenge in her eyes.
Her words hung heavy in the air. A few guests exchanged glances, whispers filling the hall instantly.
