Chapter 257: Her Royal Highness the Sea Princess is a Heartthrob (42)

Qiao Xi finally chose a pearl white evening gown.

The soft satin fabric was softly embellished with translucent chiffon as decoration, and her slender white hands were wrapped in milky white hollow lace gloves. Everything was ready, and she left directly and came to the door leading to the underground banquet hall.

Seeing this, the imperial waiter opened the door for her.

And this moment.

The magnificent scene before her was also fully presented to Qiao Xi.

The colorful and gorgeous evening gowns were like gorgeous flowers. The noble ladies selected the most luxurious dresses and jewelry, enjoying fine wine and listening to melodious music at the dinner party.

They were wearing stiletto heels.

The graceful figure shuttled across the dance floor, and the fluttering skirt raised a beautiful arc in the air, like a butterfly among flowers.

Everything here attracts them.

The men, however, were in groups of two or three, dressed smartly and chatting cheerfully. They sipped various fine wines from their goblets, occasionally expressing their feelings.

Occasionally, he would cast his eyes on the women on the dance floor.

It is not difficult to notice the surprise in their eyes.

The hanging crystal chandeliers reflected a dazzling light, illuminating the world with a dazzling and captivating brilliance. The brilliance, like diamonds sparkling in the sun, gilded the magnificent hall with a translucent brilliance.

The air was filled with the sweet smell of cakes.

At the same time, there is the aroma of wine, and everything that is happening now is so real.

Such a lavish banquet.

The nobles had not enjoyed themselves for a long time during the war, and the invitation and hospitality from the imperial family made them feel satisfied from the bottom of their hearts.

Qiao Xi was looking for Qiao Leier in the crowd.

The families in the upper circle were responsible for the negotiations, and each family sent a representative. The elder from Atlantis had already gone to the conference hall.

Stay here.

Most of them are other elders or peers who came with them.

She soon spotted the cool and noble young man in the corner of the crowd. He stood apart from the crowd, the light from the banquet chandelier falling on his shoulders.

The suit made his figure look even more upright.

Just as Qiao Xi was about to go forward, she happened to see Simon, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, on the other side.

Qiao Xi didn't expect that the other party would come here.

Even though the orcs have withdrawn from the four major families, their strength and status are still recognized by the upper circle.

And Simon after he grew up.

The word "aristocrat" still has nothing to do with him. At this moment, he was leaning lazily against the wall. Even though he was wearing a formal suit, he could not hide his casual and unruly temperament.

Simon leaned against the wall with one hand in his pocket.

His tail, once visible at any time, had long since been retracted, leaving only a pair of prominent furry ears perched on his head. His soft hair draped casually over his forehead as he gently swayed a glass of wine.

But my mind was not on this at all.

Perhaps it was because his animal instinct was more accurate, he immediately noticed Qiao Xi's gaze.

When he glanced over inadvertently, his eyes met Qiao Xi's.

"Hi, my fiancée!"

Before Qiao Xi could react, another sudden voice interrupted her with a bright smile.

I don't know when Angelo came.

It is still that androgynous yet youthful face, and her signature devilish smile is especially contagious.

He greeted confidently on the spot.

It seems that no one thinks there is anything wrong with this name.

One step behind Angelo was Horn. Horn, who had also grown up, looked more handsome, with three-dimensional and deep facial features that gave him an exotic look.

He no longer needed the bandage on his hand.

"You guys are here too?"

Qiao Xi was a little surprised when she saw the two people in front of her. The petty-minded King Porter was really willing to do this. Wasn't he afraid that his two precious sons would die here?

Angelo smiled and shrugged.

"Uh-huh, my dad heard you and Joel were coming, and he thought it was good to not lose face, so he asked us to come too."

Horn did not refute this.

He still wasn't used to the formal suit and was now undoing his tie a little impatiently.

"Tsk, Qiao Xi hasn't admitted that you are her fiancé yet."

"Huh? But the marriage has been confirmed, right? Or am I remembering it wrong?"

The brothers are about to start again.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, Qiao Xi was about to speak up to interrupt them, but Qiao Leier had noticed the movement here at some point and walked over.

"Even if we want to form a marriage alliance, my sister will not go to your country."

The polite attitude made people feel cold for no reason, and the subtle hostility hidden in the cotton ball also made An Qiluo alert at the first time.

This brother-in-law...

Could it be that he is the Lord God? There is something.

The atmosphere among them was subtle and they were suspicious of each other. Qiao Xi stayed here and watched the subtle hostile atmosphere between them, neither knowing whether to leave nor sit.

It was at this time.

The melodious music at the dinner party gradually faded, and the lights in the banquet hall also dimmed.

"Da, da, da—"

The distinct, dull sound of leather shoes landing echoed with the fading light. Almost everyone's gaze was focused at this moment; the representatives from the upper circles had already returned.

So it goes without saying who appears here.

Light and shadow seemed to separate two worlds, also highlighting the smooth lines of the man's jaw. His eyes were as clear as sapphires, and his pupils were as translucent as glass.

It was as if two extremes of cruelty were combined in one person.

The extremely evil and violent one, with its bewitching, demonic crimson eyes, displays the indifference of someone who lives in the clouds and looks down upon the world. Meanwhile, its clear, transparent blue eyes carry the bluest sea, bathed in the gentle warmth of midsummer sunlight.

Those are a very unique pair of heterochromatic eyes.

Across the vast sea of ​​people, past the myriad noises, his gaze, when he first appeared, separated by an endless distance of time and space, truly fell on her for the only time.

A glance for a thousand years.

The world has changed dramatically over the years, the past glory is gone, and he is no longer the frivolous and lazy young man who always drinks under the sacred tree.

How to describe this change?

Qiao Xi's pupils contracted slightly, and the world was silent at this moment. The man stood at a high position far away from her, separated by too many unknowns that Qiao Xi could not fathom.

But she felt for no reason that no one except her had ever really caught his eye.

A profoundness and maturity, honed over the years, settled in his handsome features. His hands, clad in white gloves, were slender, and even just standing there, he exuded an undeniable charm.

I never thought that time could change people so much.

The words "calm" and "profound" should not have been used to describe him, but if he was once as sincere and dazzling as the sun, now that he has fallen into hell, he is the karmic fire that burns this turbid world.

Will take your life.

The sudden and intense sense of oppression weighed on everyone's heart like a mountain, silencing many nobles before they even got to the point.

The waiter on the other side saw this.

Everything that had been prepared was presented, and the banquet that would determine their future fate officially began.