The banquet continued peacefully. The guests mingled, momentarily forgetting about the earlier confrontation between two top socialites connected by one man—Gu Liansheng.
It seemed peaceful. Maybe to everyone but her.
Shen Linyi smiled when needed. She drank wine anytime she was toasted, but her chest tightened. She knew within herself that she didn't like such social gatherings.
When one senior business associate pulled Gu Liansheng for a private chat, Shen Linyi used that opportunity to sneak away. She needed that moment of peace.
When she stepped on the terrace, the cool air met her skin, easing the weight in her chest. She felt immense peace... unfortunately peace never lasted long.
"Are you enjoying the attention?"
Her body froze at the sound of the voice. She turned, her eyes narrowing slightly. She locked gazes with him and jaw tightened. Memories of her final moment surged and all she wanted to do was tear his face apart.
