Her low-cut dress revealed a generous expanse of snowy skin, while her golden curls were swept into an elaborate bun adorned with pearl ornaments.
She offered Li Chen a proper aristocratic curtsy, the deep valley of her cleavage flickering in and out of view.
His second wife, Sophia, wore a pale pink gauze dress, her slender waist forming a striking contrast with her full hips.
She had the features of a classic Everlasting Day beauty: a high nose, emerald eyes, and full red lips like rose petals.
When she leaned over to pour Li Chen some wine, the snowy flesh at her neckline was almost dazzling.
"To our honored guest from afar." Gwyneth raised her glass, her voice as cloyingly sweet as honey.
She deliberately lingered beside Li Chen, the scent of her expensive perfume hanging in the air.
Not to be outdone, Sophia said, "My lord from Heavenly Strategy, you must try our Everlasting Day specialties."
Li Chen seemed quite interested in these two women with high-ranking Everlasting Day surnames.
Alfred watched through narrowed eyes. Far from feeling jealous, he was secretly pleased.
He had long since decided to use his two favorite wives as bait tonight, making this foreigner lower his guard.
Look all you like, brat. You won't get a taste anyway, but I'll get to taste the women beside you soon.
That was Alfred's thinking: the more Li Chen looked, the harder Alfred would go later.
"What do you do in Heavenly Strategy, Young Master Li?" Alfred asked with studied casualness as he sliced the roast venison on his plate.
Li Chen sipped his red wine and smiled faintly. "Just a little business."
A trace of contempt flashed in Alfred's eyes. Just a merchant, as I thought.
He feigned enthusiasm. "Heavenly Strategy is a wonderful place!