Chapter 40 - 40: Not A Good Person (1/2)

The whole fiasco was still fresh on their minds after the guests left the Ping mansion. They began to pray to the gods and deities for salvation and for Lillie not to obliterate them.

They wouldn't dare spread Lillie Bai's presence at Elder Ping's birthday party, it would cause them their lives. People would find out about how they've failed to recognize her and how they've insulted her greatly

The press will never let them go. They will be black listed on the Elite Society, their business partners would retreat in fear that they will also be implicated because of their actions.

That's how dreadful it is for them if they revealed Lilli Bai's identify and her current relationship to Ethan Li.

No matter how juicy the information was, they would not dare spread that Lillie Bai was engaged to her rival, Ethan Li.

If they did, two Devils will be out for their heads!

Good thing the guests only consist of seven families along with their children whom were at the ripe age to find their life long partners.

After the mansion was emptied out, the Li and Bai remained. Elder Ping felt like he had aged more than 70, he was pale from fatigue.

”I apologize for my actions, Elder Ping.” Lillie bowed her head slightly.

Elder Ping shook his head, sighing. ”Please, Miss Bai. It was us who's at fault. We spoiled Xiao Yue too much and failed to teach her virtues.”

Ping Zhi, who used to be full of life, the social butterfly of the Elite Society, was downcast and quiet.

”Xiao Yue was a great child. She was just influenced by her father and the people surrounding her. The mistakes she've caused, we let it slide as we thought she was just too young and naive to know.” Ping Zhi softly said.

”However, her actions today are truly unforgivable. As her mother, I ask for forgiveness in her stead and for failing to guide her on the right path.” Tears streamed down her eyes at the pain of being a failure of a mother.

She was already depress of loosing her husband because she thought she was not good enough. Now, it felt like she've lost her daughter too.

She thought this party would liven her up a little, guess it was just a naive dream.

Lillie's eyes soften. She really pitied Ping Zhi. Her husband almost caused the downfall of her family, her daughter made things difficult to the person who've saved them from being implicated of Zhang Guan's actions.

”Don't blame yourself, Madam Ping. I'm sure your daughter would reflect on her actions and change for good. I can see how much she cares for her family. It's just that, her emotions got the best of her.” Lillie offered her handkerchief to Ping Zhi.

Ping Zhi accepted the fabric, finally relieved that Lillie didn't hold a grudge against them. It's true that rumors aren't really a reliable source for information. It should not be trusted.

”Thank you, miss Bai.” Ping Zhi gave her a weak smile.

The Bai and Li went to their respective vehicles and went home.

Gabriel and Yi Fei were mournful because they didn't get to spend time with Lillie before she was swept off her feet by Ethan.