The tension in his face finally eased a little. The corner of his mouth lifted, though he still put on an aloof front and snorted lightly.
“Consider yourself lucky—you’ve got good taste, knowing how impressive I am. But don’t worry. As long as you behave and listen to me, I guarantee you’ll outshine everyone at the banquet.”
I couldn’t help smiling.
The car glided smoothly along the road. I turned my head to look out the window as the scenery flashed past, while my chest filled with an anticipation I had never felt before.
Soon, the black Rolls-Royce slowly approached the hotel.
Like an elegant, restrained black panther, it came to a stop at the entrance under the gaze of the crowd. The body reflected the lights—low-key, yet impossible to ignore.
Before the car had even fully stopped
