596 The compensation (1/2)

Zack Lee opened the red booklet, and his eyes widened in disbelief. The smile on his lips faded away.

Meanwhile, everyone processed Ethan Lu's words. When they snapped, they altered their gazes from Lexi to Ethan Lu.

”They've been married? For almost a year?”

”What? How come no one heard it?”

”Oh, my god...” one after another, the crowd could not help but utter their comments. Considering Ethan Lu and Lexi's profession, it would be impossible to keep this wedding a secret.

Even if they consider that the two didn't hold a grand wedding, someone would still spot the two when they register their marriage. On a second thought, even if someone spotted them with Ethan Lu's influence, it wasn't impossible to keep everything private.

As everyone had their own conclusions, they unconsciously turned to Zack Lee's unmoving figure. By the looks of it, he finally woke up from the game he thought he'd have fun.

”Mr. Lee, didn't I warn you?” Not showing him a bit of sympathy, Ethan Lu glued his eyes on Zack Lee's figure. ”I rarely play games with small winning chances.” He added.

”Wait...” Surprised as well, Diane Huang recalled that Ethan Lu called Lexi his wife days before. However, they took it as him being extra possessive, and Ethan Lu didn't fully admit it, anyway.

”Mr. Lu, please let's not make further trouble anymore — let it slide for once.” Despite knowing that she'd benefit from this game as well, Diane Huang turned soft after hearing the revelation.

In conclusion, Ethan Lu had already secure his victory from the beginning. He just went to the flow to give everyone's entertainment — making them think they were the one playing but Ethan Lu was the one outplaying them. Before they know it, they were already standing on a hole he had created since the beginning.

Fortunately, Diane Huang and Benjamin Shao didn't stand on the wrong side. Or else, they'd lose faces in Diane's own party.

Ethan Lu peered at Diane Huang's solemn front. After a beat, Ethan Lu stretched his lips up. ”Of course, Miss Huang. I don't want to cause you more trouble. Didn't I tell you I'd compensate you just now?” Ethan Lu said, which made everyone unconsciously heave a sigh of relief.

The only person who wasn't relieved to hear his reply was Zack Lee. Rather, he felt humiliated. How could he accept this?

How could he accept the fact that Ethan Lu crushed his confidence? Not just that but also, Zack Lee's reputation was now a laughingstock in this society he moves in.

”Mr. Lu,”

”Zack.” Just before Zack Lee could continue further, Diane Huang called him out. Her tone was threatening, silently warning him to shut up.

”Thank you, Mr. Lu. I'd have to leave you guys for a moment.” Returning her gaze back to Ethan Lu and Lexi, Diane Huang slightly bowed her head before taking large strides towards Zack Lee.

”Alright, everyone! Let's all pretend nothing happened!” Clapping his hands, Benjamin Shao bluntly exclaimed with a smile. His gaze scanned the people around, as his pair of orbs glinted.

”Ahh...” Awkwardly chuckling, everyone got Benjamin Shao's message. He warned them not to mention what happened again. However, how could everyone pretend nothing happened?