Zhu Lu's face went white in an instant, as though someone had poured a basin of cold water over her head.
Behind her, Huo Yutong awkwardly tugged at Xiao Xiao's sleeve, leaned toward her ear, and lowered her voice, sounding a little guilty.
"Xiao Xiao, something feels wrong. How about... we head back?"
It seemed they really had stumbled onto something they shouldn't have seen.
Seeing Zhu Lu's deathly pale face, Xiao Xiao couldn't help feeling her heart skip a beat.
She enjoyed watching a bit of drama, but this seemed rather beyond the ordinary.
"Um... I didn't see anything! I was never here, either. My dad's waiting for me to come home for dinner, so I'll be going now."
Xiao Xiao gave two dry chuckles, grabbed Huo Yutong, and turned to run, her two short legs pumping furiously.
"Run for your lives!"
No!
I can't let them leave!
Zhu Lu dug her nails into her palms, a shadow flickering through her eyes.
Given Dai Huabin's refusal to tolerate so much as a grain of sand in his eyes, the consequences would be unthinkable if he learned she had secretly had dinner with Dai Yueheng.
Panic seized Zhu Lu. Just as she was about to chase after them, a large hand abruptly pressed down on her shoulder.
"Don't panic. I'm here."
A gentle smile lingered on Dai Yueheng's lips. His voice was as calm as still water, as though everything were under his control.
With his speed as a Six-Ring Soul Emperor, catching two young girls would be effortless.
Of course, he could easily find an excuse to ignore them and let Xiao Xiao and Huo Yutong spread the news, tearing Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu apart.
Then he could appear as the caring gentleman and undoubtedly win the beauty.