After three years of misplaced affection, Mrs. Yu is no longer willing to pretend to be obedient.

"Congratulations to guest number 6 for successfully bidding on our lot number 3, a 12-carat Burmese natural ruby ​​necklace, for 1200 million!"

"Bang!" Another loud bang of the gavel rang out, and the spotlight shone once again on the front row of tables.

The auction was in full swing. Although Jane Ailing had also been assigned a number, she had no interest in participating and simply kept her head down, eating the steamed French blue lobster in front of her.

She came here simply because she didn't want to stay at home all day and wanted to get some fresh air.

"Did you see her? That guest number 6 is really good-looking..."

"Yes, I know who you're talking about. I just saw him on the red carpet at the entrance, and I was stunned for a few seconds! At first, I thought a celebrity had arrived."

"I never expected him to be so rich; he just bought the most expensive item..."

Jane had just finished her meal when she overheard two female guests at another table whispering to each other.

She instinctively tilted her head back, wanting to see what the so-called celebrities looked like. Unfortunately, the venue was too large, and a tall man in front of her was blocking her view, so she couldn't see who was sitting in the front row at all.

Oh well, it's none of her business anyway.

The dessert in front of me is more important.

Jane continued eating the bird's nest double-skin milk in her bowl.

"Ailing, your mouth is dirty."

"Huh?"

"It's always been like this since I was a child..." Zhou Ze'an's tone was reproachful, but he had a faint smile on his face.

Jane watched as he took out an ironed handkerchief, quickly grabbed a napkin from the table, and hastily wiped her mouth. "Thank goodness you reminded me."

The hand holding the handkerchief hung in mid-air, and the expression in the dark eyes behind the glasses changed slightly.

Zhou Ze'an's fingers twitched, and after a moment he casually put the handkerchief back into his pocket.

After Jane finished her dessert, she heard the host announce on stage that the auction was officially over and that the free dance party would follow.

"Brother Ze'an, shall we go check out that ball?" Jane Ailing asked as a guest was leaving.

"Would you like to go dancing?"

"I just want to go and see, it's okay if I don't jump." Jane stood up from her seat.

"I'll go with you." Watching her walk briskly ahead, Zhou Ze'an followed behind at a leisurely pace.

The ball was set up next to the banquet hall, and Jane Eyling immediately spotted the central dance floor.

The melodious and soothing dance music echoed in the hall, and several couples were already dancing gracefully on the dance floor.

Jane quickly looked around to make sure that person wasn't there.

She breathed a sigh of relief and turned her gaze to the couples inside, becoming somewhat engrossed in watching them.

It appears that the guests on the dance floor are performing a mixed dance with cross steps, exchanging partners in rhythm with the beat.

"Ailing, shall we dance?" Zhou Ze'an reached out his hand to her.

"...Really?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jian Ailing's eyes as she looked at Zhou Ze'an and then down at his hands.

Now that she's made up her mind to get a divorce, it seems like there's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

Besides, no law states that dancing can only be done with your partner.

"If you'd do me the honor," Zhou Ze'an said with a smile, "you really enjoy dancing, I remember."

"Okay." She smiled and raised her hand to grasp Zhou Zean's slender fingers.

As the new music began, the two walked onto the dance floor together.

She had always loved to dance, but she hadn't danced since the car accident.

She enjoys the feeling of stretching her limbs and jumping to the beat of the music, that sense of freedom and agility.

Zhou Zean looked at the woman in front of him, her eyes half-closed, a faint smile on her lips, looking completely relaxed and intoxicated.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, their curves subtly upward... The light shone on her, reflecting a dazzling glow.

So beautiful that you can't take your eyes off her.

"Ailing, I feel like you've grown up."

"Really? Maybe it's been too long since we last met." Jane opened her eyes and looked at him, her eyes sparkling and her smile captivating.

It seemed like a long time had passed since she had enjoyed such a carefree time. She had forgotten when she last danced so without a worry in the world.

"These past three years... how have you been?" Zhou Zean gazed at her, something deeper was hidden in his eyes, fleeting in an instant.

Jane Ailing was taken aback, unsure how to answer the question for a moment.

Just as it was time to change partners, all the guests gathered around the center. Jane Ailing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, spun around to the beat, and smoothly moved to her next partner.

The person in front of her was very tall. She raised her eyes, and the first thing that caught her eye was the black bow tie on his shirt.

Her hand was held by a slightly cool hand, and the scent of cedar surrounded her.

Jane's heart was pounding so hard she almost couldn't keep up with the dance steps.

Her gaze slowly moved upwards, looking at the graceful neck, the sharp and smooth jawline, the thin lips, the high and straight nose... and finally met those familiar eyes.

Backlit, his deep amber eyes were completely black, devoid of any light.

The largest crystal chandelier in the entire dance floor was behind Yu Yunting. His tall figure partially obscured the chandelier, and the dazzling light blurred his well-defined face, giving him a golden glow.

It was as if a god had descended, making people afraid to look directly at him, for fear of blaspheming the deity, yet unwilling to look away.

In that instant, despite having seen it countless times, she couldn't help but lose herself in thought.

"Did you have fun, Mrs. Yu?" The familiar voice rang out; he always liked to deliberately draw out the last syllable when calling her.

The moment he spoke, her body involuntarily stiffened.

How could that be... She had just confirmed that Yu Yunting was not on the dance floor.

When did he arrive at the ball? How could she not have seen him?

Jane moved her lips, but couldn't say anything.

She turned her head away, not wanting to look at him. Jane Ailing unconsciously looked around, but whether it was her imagination or not, she felt that everyone's gaze was subtly falling on her.

Of course, it's also possible that she's looking at the man in front of her.

After all, he always attracts the most attention when he appears at such social occasions.

Regardless of appearance or identity.

"The dance steps are wrong."

Jane, who was out of step with the rhythm, almost tripped over herself, but luckily the hand steadily supported her waist.

"Thank you..." Jane Ailing mustered up her courage again to look up at him, only to see a coldness in his eyes that even the warm golden light could not conceal.

His eyes seemed to be able to see right through people, with the sharpness and composure of a hawk surveying its prey.

At this moment, she seemed to have become the prey targeted by the apex predator.