She wore a light purple cocktail dress with simple accessories—Shen Li's attire was almost plain in its simplicity.
But the moment she appeared at the ball, she nearly stunned everyone, for the person escorting her was Huo Siyu. Among the guests present, not many knew Huo Siyu, for he seldom made public appearances.
Ironically, the few who did recognize him happened to be the highest-ranking among the attendees.
"I am truly honored that you could come," Madam Bach spoke in standard Mandarin, her expression stiff, her face a mix of nervousness and excitement, her speech somewhat faltering.
She had indeed sent Shen Li an invitation, hinting at an attempt to ingratiate herself with Huo Siyu through Shen Li. In her intentions, merely pleasing Shen Li ought to indirectly curry favor with Huo Siyu.
