Chapter 4

The air in the banquet hall seemed to freeze instantly.

The guests' gazes all slammed onto me, from initial confusion to recognizing my face, gasping in shock.

The smug smile on Lily's face instantly froze.

She instinctively shrank behind Victor, her fingers clutching his sleeve trembling uncontrollably, her voice shaking.

"You... how can you be here?"

I ignored her, only staring at Victor.

His pupils suddenly contracted, panic flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly covered by his usual ruthlessness. He released Lily's waist and walked to my side, his voice carrying barely noticeable panic.

"Serena? How did you…