The grand ballroom was filled with people dressed in black and white, each one wearing a mask. The chandeliers above sparkled like stars, casting soft golden light across the hall. Soft music played in the background, adding a layer of elegance and mystery to the atmosphere.
Laughter echoed, glasses clinked, and the scent of expensive perfume lingered in the air. Xu Yuanyuan stood near the grand staircase with her aunt, Ying Xue. She was dressed in a stunning white gown that hugged her figure perfectly. Her mask, decorated with silver and feathers, covered half her face..
She was stunning—so stunning that the moment she entered, eyes followed her. Men had approached her one after another, some with wine, others with sweet words, but she turned them all away with a soft smile and a polite shake of her head. She had no time for them. She had eyes for only one man. Only him.
Lu Jinchen.
And tonight, if everything went according to plan...
