Chapter 226 - A Good Show (1/2)

Xiong De had no choice but to add one more seat and join the group. Sitting on these group of tables cl.u.s.tered around Xiong Zhi were all the ultimate powerhouses he had painstakingly invited.

He could not really tell them to disperse and return to their proper seats. He would sound disrespectful if he did so, and would likely offend the parties. He just sincerely hoped that his daughter would not notice Xiong Zhi.

Although that was an impossible wish, since Xiong Zhi was in a very prominent position, shining beautifully in her silvery dress.

The lights dimmed as the faint background music prepared for Xiong Wuyue's entrance began to reverberate within the walls of the huge hall. Under the spotlight, the birthday celebrant began walking down the stairs from above into the hall.

Xiong Zhi watched intently as the orchestra began to play.

Xiong Wuyue wore a gorgeous gown in a dark shade of red, darker than the color of the dress she had worn the other day. She looked like a fully blossomed princess about to receive blessings from the king, ready to give her hand in marriage to the prince. What a beautiful sight.

Every gaze were directed at her.

”What a beautiful daughter you have. She deserves her title,” William praised Xiong Wuyue in appreciation. Xiong De just smiled in satisfaction, he was pleased by the praise.

”I agree. My cousin is truly beautiful. Like a rose,” Xiong Zhi faintly murmured. ”Be careful though, every rose has its thorns.”

William heard her and turned to look at her with curiosity.

”Is it the same as you?”

Xiong Zhi did not tear her gaze away from the woman whom she hated with all her being.

”No. I'm not a flower, but a Venus flytrap. I bite,” Xiong Zhi amusedly retorted in a quiet voice, yet her eyes looked with hidden ill intent at the woman who was now basking in glory and admiration from the guests.

”Oh,” William was slightly surprised. He just came to know today that the Young Miss of the Xiong Family was quite a feisty one.

Xiong Zhi seemed to realize what she had said.

”But I only bite those who harm me. You don't have to worry anything about it,” Xiong Zhi smiled politely at William. She did not really want him to get scared off with her mumbling. Let him think she was jesting around, then.

WIlliam grinned at Xiong Zhi, still with curiosity.

Then, he turned to look at the beautifully dressed birthday celebrant shining under the spotlight.

'Looks like the Young Miss Xiong Zhi and the second branch's Young Miss Xiong Wuyue do not get along well. Maybe, hopefully, there will be a good show tonight.' His thoughts showed through his playful smile. He had always loved excitement.

Xiong Wuyue was basking in the host's continuous praise when her eyes suddenly caught the group of people sitting nearest to her.

How could she not, when all the big shots, her father, and the noticeable foreign man, William Grand, were all there? She was firstly stunned to see this group of people gathered together in one spot, their tables unusually close.

But when she saw the three beautiful women in that gathering, especially the woman in the silver dress, Xiong Wuyue's blooming smile froze in place.

Xiong Wuyue met Xiong Zhi's eyes. The latter smiled coldly at her, raised her glass elegantly, and drank a toast to her. But Xiong Wuyue knew that all those actions were clearly mockery, challenging her. Xiong Wuyue's face paled as she controlled her suddenly turbulent emotions, forcefully holding herself back from erupting.

'This f***ing bitch...! How could she be here?!'

Her last memory of her was after an intense physical fight. The memory of Linfeng turning his back away from her, and Xiong Zhi's smug smile that said she had won.

'This bitch!'

Their relationship could never be fixed with just words, nor would it disappear even if a long time passed by. Their ugly relationship was beyond repair.

There was no way that this bitch obediently came to her birthday just to congratulate her. Xiong Wuyue was certain, the bitch was here to humiliate her! That mocking smile and that raised glass was an indication that she was here to destroy her party, a gesture of challenge. That tramp! She came here to ruin her day!