Chapter 69 - Follow the money (1/2)

Eva heard the comments too but she kept her smiling face and greeted the guests with Andy. She didn't think that Lena would show up, nevertheless, with Ming Zhao too.

Andy had one of the best designers to design her dress but she chose something simple and conservative. She did not feel like being too much at the engagement. However, she was beginning to regret not going all out.

Andy and Eva walked to the Zhao and Shen family to greet them.

”I am very thankful that you can make it today.” Andy spoke and Eva just nodded.

The men chatted with Andy and threw compliments to his fiance.

”If you keep staring at her, people are going to keep noticing.” Lena smiled and spoke quietly to Ming.

Ming cleared his throat softly. ”I don't know what you mean.”

”Please. I can detect that eye from a mile away. It's the look that I wish someone would stare at me with.”

Ming glanced down to Lena who just sips her drink and kept on her smile. He glanced back up to the stage to the clinking of glass. It was time to start the boring part of an event, the talking.

Master Zhao spoke first to congratulate his son. Then after more talking, they did their ring exchange. Andy spoke and Eva spoke. Afterward, the first dance was given to the couple. After that, everyone was welcome to the dance floor.

Lena could tell that being in the audience of such a ceremony was boring. Back then, she was the proudest and happy young woman to had been engaged with Andy.

”So, do you still love her.” Lena asked.

”I had never loved her. What feelings we had was over since the moment she chose him over me.” Ming replied.

”Really?” Lena glanced towards Eva who seemed very happy with Andy. ”I think she still has some feelings for you.”

Lena spoke that line then gently tugged Ming to the dance floor. Ming followed her lead. Lena guided his hand to enclose her waist to lessen the distance between them. Ming felt like this was deja vu.

”You need to be more intimate with me.” Lena scruffed at the stiff man.

”Why?” He was not understanding what Lena was up to now.

”To prove that she still likes you.”

”I don't care.” Ming replied, truly, without a care in the world. ”I told you, there is nothing between us now.”

”But I do.” Lena loosened her hands on his neck and gently placed her head on his shoulders. They slow dance while taking their time to do a full 360. Lena made sure that Ming Zhao saw the concerned glances the Eva kept throwing at them.

Lena left his shoulder and looked up at Ming. She smugly smiled at him. ”You saw that didn't you.” Lena tempted him.

The music stopped and Ming wanted to walk away. However, Lena pulled him back and make sure her arms were embraced tight on his neck.

”I am not done with you.” Lena sternly spoke. This time she was not smiling. The music started again and Ming was stuck again with her.

Ming Zhao sighed. He didn't know that it would turn out like this. ”What do you need to say, you can say it to me somewhere else.” He spoke.

”But you might run away. This way, you don't dare leave me on the dance floor.” Lena smiled. Ming could feel a bone-chilling conversation that was about to start up.