Three days later, the day of the wedding had finally arrived. The morning sun poured over the Xu estate, painting the garden in gold. The air was rich with roses, laughter and secrets.
The front garden shimmered in white and gold. Rows of silk-draped chairs lined the hedges.
A carpet of ivory petals led to a glass-like canopy that glittered in the light.
At one side, the open garden was reserved for the wedding ceremony. It was elegant, pure, and perfect for photographs.
The other side had been prepared for the reception, filled with banquet tables, champagne towers, and a live band tuning soft classical music.
The Xu family had spared no expense for this wedding.
Inside the Xu Residence buzzed with activity. Maids rushed through the hallways, their chatter blending with the clatter of trays and the rustle of fabrics.
The air smelled faintly of perfume and fresh flowers, a sharp contrast to the tension brewing in one particular room.
