As Alex scanned the crowd, his heart skipped a beat. There, amidst the sea of familiar faces, he saw Yu Xuan. His former tormentor, the man who had tried to destroy his life, was standing there, a smile plastered on his face.
Alex couldn't believe his eyes. Yu Xuan was not supposed to be here. He had been banished, exiled. How had he managed to return?
Alex's mind raced, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that Yu Xuan's presence was a threat, a danger. He had to be careful, he had to protect himself.
He turned to Wu Xiufan, his eyes filled with a mixture of fear and determination. Wu Xiufan, sensing his unease, reached out and took his hand.
"It's okay," he whispered in Alex's ear. "I'm here."
Alex nodded, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that he could rely on Wu Xiufan, that he would protect him.
