"Looks like someone new has entered the social scene," someone asked in confusion.
"I think she's with her dad. He looks foreign, probably the daughter of some wealthy tycoon," others murmured nearby.
Many male guests' eyes fell upon her, filled with admiration and envy, though none dared to entertain impure thoughts. They knew such a girl was only to be admired from afar, not pursued.
After Charlene and her father entered, they noticed Gu Shaoting hadn't arrived yet. Most of the attendees were employees, and important guests had already been ushered to their seats.
With only half an hour left before the celebration began, Gu Shaoting and Shu Pan arrived, fashionably late. As soon as they stepped into the venue, whether conversing or drinking, all eyes turned towards them. For a moment, the entire hall fell silent, followed by a collective gasp.
Whispers and murmurs filled the air as everyone looked on.
