Capítulo 27: Chapter 27 Banquet_1

With that said, everyone remembered that although Ji Yao had rarely mingled with the upper echelons of society before, she still had some interactions, especially after the incident between Ji Zimo and Lu Jincheng, which had indeed sparked considerable discussion.

So, there were still a few who recognized Ji Yao.

Ji Yao's heart tightened as she scanned the banquet hall, and not seeing Lu Jincheng's figure, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she didn't see Lu Jincheng, she saw someone she hadn't expected, yet somehow predicted.

Qi Huai'an's face was ugly as he stood not far away with his companion, seeming like he wanted to say something but without stepping forward.

The woman by his side was none other than Yang Yuhui.

Yang Yuhui followed Qi Huai'an's gaze and, indeed, saw Ji Yao, the woman she resented. She hadn't forgotten that she was about to successfully cling onto the influential Qi Huai'an, only to be kicked out by him at the last minute.