White Lord's footsteps were distinctive. His stride was slightly longer than an ordinary person's, and every step landed with force. His custom Starshine leather shoes made a crisp, flamboyant sound as they rolled over the floor, each step seeming to announce his arrival.
Wu De stood respectfully at the door, waiting. One step, two steps... As the footsteps neared the entrance, he opened the doors almost precisely on cue.
He bowed in welcome. "White Lord."
The rest of the Zodiac hurriedly rose to their feet, each turning their gaze toward the doorway.
A figure in a black-and-gold trench coat entered the conference room, the dark golden patterns on it gleaming with a cold yet luxurious luster under the bright lights.
As he walked, the hem of his coat swayed lightly with his steps, like inky wings folding and spreading.
He stood tall and straight, with sharp brows and eyes and an unrestrained flamboyance about him. Arrogant yet dazzling, he seemed born to stand at the very center of the stage.
"We pay our respects to Lord Cunning Rabbit," the Zodiac said in unison.
Bai Ye nodded casually, his gaze sweeping over everyone one by one. When it landed on Silver Snake, he froze for a moment.
This... is Silver Snake??
Silver Snake looked nothing like her former seductive, enchanting self today. She seemed to be wearing no makeup at all, her bare face looking as pure and innocent as a high school girl who had just left campus.
When Silver Snake saw Bai Ye's gaze linger on her, her heart blossomed with delight, and she lowered her head "shyly."
Damn it! Did she turn into a Pseudo-Human?
Dangerous light flickered in Bai Ye's eyes as he considered blowing Silver Snake's head apart to test her true identity.
But on second