He then instructed someone outside, "Send a message back and tell them I only took Lingyu to the banquet; I did not kidnap her. I'm just helping her fight for her right to know the truth."
Lingyu was stunned, still not fully grasping the situation. What exactly was happening now?
Qianxue was still taken to the banquet, forced there personally by Xu Huai'an, who drove her and brought a specialized image consultant to makeover her from head to toe.
Now, she was dressed in a light-colored V-neck empire line dress with a chiffon face, accented by a golden belt at the waist—a delicate, understated presence standing beside Xu Huai'an as they entered together.
As soon as they walked in, all the eyes in the room shifted their gaze towards them, filled with shock and disbelief.
"Young Master Leng's fiancée from four years ago?"
"Why is she standing next to Master Xu?"
