At the name announced by the butler, it was not only Liu Ruyan whose anger flared.
Liu Chongshan, seated in the place of honor, and Liu Hongyi and his wife beside him wore equally unpleasant expressions.
Liu Hongyi in particular.
This man who wielded real power in the Liu Group had undisguised fury written all over his square face.
Ever since the engagement banquet fiasco that had caused such an uproar throughout the city, the Liu Family had become a complete laughingstock in the Imperial Capital's social circles!
As for Bai Ye, the son-in-law worthy of a dragon whom he had once found quite satisfactory, Liu Hongyi could no longer spare him even the slightest goodwill!
He had originally thought that Bai Ye, after pursuing his daughter for so many years, had truly turned over a new leaf. As the saying went, a prodigal's return was worth more than gold.
Who would have thought that this brat, who usually put on such a convincing act, would hold back something so outrageous and pull off such a jaw-dropping disgrace at a crucial occasion like the engagement banquet!
"Hmph!"
Liu Hongyi snorted coldly.
He lifted the teacup before him, using the motion of drinking tea to suppress his anger, then ordered the butler without even raising his head.
"Send him away. Close the gates."
"Tell Bai Ye that none of us are home today and have him come visit another day!"
Hearing her husband's clearly emotional words, Shen Miaoyin, seated beside him, let out a soft sigh.
She extended her well-maintained, jade-like hand and gently patted Liu Hongyi's back, soothing his anger.
As the mistress of a wealthy household, Shen Miaoyin naturally possessed an exceptional sense of the bigger picture.
She knew perfectly well that this was absolutely not the time to