The radiance was so dazzling it blurred all shapes. Crystal chandeliers bloomed like golden flowers,
Their light spread across the tiled floor, the wine tables, and every corner of the venue. Musicians in black tailcoats played their cellos with elegant poise,
As music filled the air, the watches on suited men displayed their status, while the women's Evening Dresses, bare shoulders and backs, and splendid jewelry exuded grace,
More than a hundred splendidly dressed figures from all walks of life created an aura of upper-class magnificence.
At that moment, a slight commotion stirred through the hall,
When the black-haired young man reappeared, everyone who noticed him could not help whispering among themselves, lingering shock still in their eyes,
Many of them even felt a powerful urge to go up and speak to him, even if it was only a single sentence,
But in the end, no one dared take that first step.
Fies Erde's Chief Executive Officer,
To them, that identity was so lofty it broke through the heavens, a figure even more unattainable than a president. Once he left tonight, they probably would not even be able to look him up,
Even in this highly informationized society, some people's identities were passed around only by word of mouth.
Fang Ran, however, paid no attention to the reverent stares filling the venue as he spoke with Adeline,
Until his gaze swept across the hall and froze upon seeing someone.
Perhaps sensing his gaze, she turned and saw him as well. She handed her wineglass to a nearby attendant, gestured to the two older women she had been speaking with,
Then crossed through the crowd, drawing the attention of the entire hall as she walked straight toward Fang Ran.
"We meet again, Mr. Executive Officer, and Ms. Executive Officer. This is