At the City of T,

The melodious music enveloped the Hao Du International Hotel, where the engagement ball of Lu and Ruan families was taking place.

Lu Shaochen donned a pure white handcrafted Italian suit. Standing at a height of 180 cm, he resembled a prince stepped out from a fairy tale. At the moment, he was looking deeply into the eyes of Ruan Shiqi, who was dancing elegantly in his arms.

Once the song ended, applause began to rumble. Lu Shaochen held Ruan Shiqi around the waist with one hand and the other hand hooked her jaw, just as he was about to lean down and kiss the woman in his arms…

A “creak…” echoed, causing everyone’s attention to gather at the entrance.

The clack-clack sound of high heels on the marble floor was heard, a woman in a blue fishtail gown, Mu Ruoxi, walked in regally, exuding an air of arrogance.

This aura; it seemed like she was stealing the limelight from the protagonist, Ruan Shiqi. The people at the scene could not help but start whispering among themselves.

Lu Shaochen's heart fluttered.

After being in love with Mu Ruoxi for three years, he knew she was a beauty. But he never expected her to be so radiant that she steals the show upon arrival.

At this moment, she stood before him, as his ex-girlfriend.

“Ru...Ruoxi, how come you're here?”

He never expected the always-in City A Mu Ruoxi to make an appearance, let alone a high-profile entrance.

Ruan Shiqi's face had now turned pale, Lu Shaochen had already shielded her in his arms.

“Ruoxi, I'm sorry, we…”

Ruan Shiqi, looking so pitiful, was about to explain, but she was interrupted by Mu Ruoxi, “Today is the engagement day of my sister and brother-in-law. If anyone should apologize, it ought to be Ruoxi for arriving late. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.”

Although it was an apology, the tone was neither humble nor haughty, and in the pair of eyes that shone as brilliant as the stars, there was a touch of stubborn pride.

"Mu Ruoxi!"

A cool voice devoid of emotion reached Mu Ruoxi's ears at that moment.

Mu Ruoxi turned her head to see a man with a pallid face from anger approaching her step by step.

"Dad!"

Ignoring Ruan Zhendong's fury, Mu Ruoxi smiled faintly, but dropped a bombshell.

What did she call Ruan Zhendong? Dad... Dad? This voice must belong to Ruan Zhendong's daughter, but why has no one seen her before? Could it be...

"Mu... Ruoxi!"

Zhou Min gritted her teeth, glaring at Mu Ruoxi with venom. The look in her eyes suggested she would love to tear Mu Ruoxi to pieces.

"Aunt Zhou, you don't look so well. Could it be that you aren't sleeping well at night because of the insecurity that comes with aging?"

Mu Ruoxi looked at Zhou Min who was standing by Ruan Zhendong, responding in a calm and collected manner, her tone disdainful.

Who among today's engagement party guests wasn't a seasoned player in the business world?

The younger generation might not know what was going on, but the older ones all knew that the woman who helped Ruan Zhendong establish his empire years ago was a lady named Mu!

"Sisters?"

The most surprised of all was Lu Shaochen. Despite knowing Mu Ruoxi for three years, he had never known that she was Ruan Zhendong's daughter.

"Is it strange to have a brother-in-law? I admit it, since my memory begins, my life was with my mother in city A. Speaking of my father, he might come across as a joke to you. I've lived for 20 years and the times I met my father can be counted on one hand. As for the Ruan family from city T... I've never even crossed their threshold!"

Before her mother passed away when she was eight, she held her hand and said, 'Promise me Ruoxi, in this life, never set foot in the Ruan family's house.'

Back then, she was too young to understand why. But as she grew older, she realized she was different from other kids.

Other kids grew up with their mom and dad, while she was raised by an aunt.

In her young age, she was happy to see her father, but as she got older, she grew to despise this man. Other than giving her money to ensure her healthy growth, he never took on any fatherly responsibilities.

Even at her mother's funeral, this man who was biologically her father, never showed up!

"Mu Ruoxi, shut your mouth!"

Ruan Zhendong rebuked Mu Ruoxi coldly, with a look of distaste in his eyes.

Of course, he owed it to Mu Ruoxi's mother, he had his reason for avoiding Mu Ruoxi. A reason that he will probably keep to himself for the rest of his life.

"Did I say something wrong?"

Mu Ruoxi lifted her head in defiance, her eyes fearlessly meeting Ruan Zhendong's, as she retorted!

In a quiet corner of the banquet, Gu Yibei sat lazily on the couch, his sharp, hawk-like gaze fixed on Mu Ruoxi. Since she entered, he hadn't taken his eyes off her.

"She really is a small, determined, wildcat!"

Gu Yibei didn't miss any of Mu Ruoxi's expressions or movements; her clenched fists, her stubborn face as she looked at Ruan Zhendong.

Maybe she was scared to her bones, but still forced herself to look calm. It truly... made him feel a bit of pity!

Gu Yibei stood up and strode away. Seeing his friend stand up, Su Ruize put down his wine glass and brushed off his female companion asking, "Yibei, where are you going?"

"To save the wildcat."

Hearing these cold, taunting words, Su Ruize was taken aback. What did he say?

Damn, did he hear wrong? Was he hallucinating? The cold-blooded and ruthless man said he was going to save what? A wildcat?