"Is your name Shi Yue?" Xia Tian's inquiry hung in the air, his gaze tracing Shi Yue's form from head to toe, a newfound intrigue lighting up his eyes.
In the backdrop, both Xu Qing and Selene exchanged knowing glances, the fate of the unsuspecting girl seeming already sealed in their minds.
'The poor girl is already caught in his scheming,' Xu Qing thought, a resigned sigh echoing within her.
Selene's heart echoed the sentiment, 'One more innocent flower is about to be plucked,' she mused, a touch of sadness tugging at her features.
Shi Yue, her soul unaware of the approaching storm, nodded in response to Xia Tian's question. Yet, beneath the surface, a subtle unease stirred within her, casting a shadow over even her faint smile.
In a sudden twist of motion, Xia Tian's focus shifted to Selene, his narrowed eyes fixed upon her. "Hey, how dare you deceive me?" His voice was laced with a barely-contained intensity.
