Chapter 143: Whispers and Plots

The grand ballroom was alive with conversation, laughter, and the glittering charm of Kyoto's elite. Soft music drifted through the air as guests mingled, champagne glasses clinking and whispers exchanging like currency. But amidst the glamorous chatter, hidden schemes began to unfold, driven by jealousy and ambition.

Xia Mia, standing near the edges of the room, had not stopped fuming since Jiang Zhiming's public announcement. Her mind was a swirl of rage and frustration. The marriage of Feng Ruoxi and Jiang Yukang, now declared before all of Kyoto's elite, had shattered her long-held obsession with Jiang Yukang. He was hers, in her mind. She had waited years for him to see her, to realize they were meant to be together, but now he stood proudly by another woman—Feng Ruoxi, of all people.