An Chushi's words left the crowd slightly stunned, but those present were all shrewd individuals and immediately ignored Guo Ling, all smiling and saying, "Yes, we've been sitting for quite some time, haven't we? Do we have the honor to visit the lady's little garden?"
Madam De Longbriaye immediately stood up, smiling and saying, "Of course you may, please follow me."
Shen Li also rose with the others, hesitating for a moment before taking Dongfang's extended hand.
Leading the way, Madam De Longbriaye took the group towards the garden, entirely disregarding Guo Ling's presence and leaving her to bake in her isolation.
Guo Ling was left dumbfounded—how could this be happening? It was entirely different from what she had anticipated. She had specifically found out that Shen Li was going to attend this salon and had come here expressly to confront her.
