Spring lovers: We who are inseperable

Chapter 157: The Masquerade (2)

"Let's go," she said.

"Where?" he asked.

"To greet the host of the party," she said.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

"Mhm," she affirmed.

Ethan could only purse his lips and walk towards the host of tonight's masquerade party, Li Wei, the C.E.O. of the great Li Corporation. 

As they approached Li Wei, the atmosphere turned frostier. There he was standing and talking to some men with a lady holding his arms. Seeing that lady, Eliana felt a little uncomfortable, but she did not show it on her face. 

Soon they were standing in front of the group of people that stood surrounding the 'SUN' of the party. 

"Hello, Mr. Li," Ethan stood at a meter distance from him and greeted, with a little English accent in his tone, that he usually carries. 

"Mr. Song, I didn't expect you to attend the party," Li Wei could right away recognize the young man in front of him after their unusual first meeting, even though he was wearing a mask that covered the best part of his face. 

"Since Mr. Li sent the invitation, I had to come." Ethan smiled humbly.

But actually, these words were only for courtesy. The real conversation was hidden behind the words. No person other than only Eliana could understand it. 

Her lips curved into a transient smile. It lasted for a millisecond then disappeared without anyone noticing it. 

If you ask about the masquerade, there was originally no intention of holding this party like a masquerade. If it wasn't for the request that Ethan made to Li Wei, in exchange for accepting the invite, this would have been a normal party. 

As for why he would do so? It was all because he did not want to reveal Eliana at this party, in front of so many people. After all, according to him, 'People's sight is ugly'. 

But was it the only reason? Who knows? We can only wait for the time to uncover the truth. 

As for now Li Wei and Ethan shook hands immediately, seemingly, Li Wei's eyes drifted towards the strong presence beside Ethan and halted.

This presence carried a deep feeling of familiarity and belonging. His eyes stared deep in those eyes that were almost hidden by the red mask she was wearing. 

'Wang Yu Yan' 

The first thing that came into his mind as soon as he saw the person standing beside Ethan. It can be because of the resemblance of the body structure. Li Wei was confident that there is no way he would not recognize Wang Yu Yan, and also he would not take a random woman to be her. 

Her presence was almost familiar to the person in his heart. But something was different, something that prevented him to think that the woman in front of her was not her. The only difference that could count was, the lady in the front was a little bit more mature and seductive. 

It totally clashed with the elegant and poised attitude of Wang Yu Yan. The woman's aura was cold and bleak, opposite of Wang Yu Yan's lively and soothing feel. The one more thing that made the difference was the seductive aura that came from the lady. 

Because the mask blocked her most of the face, it was difficult to see it. Tracing the mask with his eyes, it came to the exposed part of her face. 

His eyes shifted towards her cherry red lips, which were also too familiar. A light flashed into his eyes immediately.

"And this is?" Li Wei asked, staring at her.

"Oh, This is my female companion for tonight, Miss Elaina," Ethan answered meaningfully.

"And this must be your girlfriend, right?" Ethan asked, glancing at the woman beside Li Wei.

Before Li Wei could answer, Yang Sying intruded in and answered arrogantly, "Soon to be fiance," staking her claim on 'her' man.

Yang Sying has been clinging on to Li Wei since the moment he came to the party. She wanted to be the one who would be his companion so badly, that not even for a moment she happened to part with his arm. 

Li Wei had shooed her many times, but it can be her 'Shameless' personality that made her cling on to him. 

As for Yang Sying, she could feel the seductive aura coming from the person beside Ethan. She was agitated at this and was pretty sure that this woman was a cheap escort whom the handsome man had gave the opportunity to come here, at this party of elites. 

She felt further agitated when he noticed Li Wei's gaze on the woman. Seeing this, she felt a little easy, because in no way she could deny that woman's beauty. It was totally accustomed to tempt any man out there. 

But Yang Sying was also confident that she was not any less compared to the woman. That woman was nowhere compared to her. 

She had especially taken six hours to get ready for the party, which included the top spa, and then make up by one of the famous stylists in the city. 

The outfit matched well with her beauty. What she was wearing was a Slink and Wink Matte Rose Gold Sequin Maxi Dress with a rounded neckline and sexy cowl back top a darted sleeveless bodice. Small matte sequins were traveling down a straight-cut maxi skirt. 

It had a sparkly theme, which was matched well with her beauty, but that sparkly decorations were almost blinding, which would cause itch in anyone's eyes. 

As she entered the hall, she could feel everyone's eyes on her, whether it was old or young, all were looking at her. But what she wanted was not then, but Li Wei. 

Alas, to her demise, he did not bait an eye on her, as if she was invisible. 

"Oooh, then congratulations Mr. Li," Ethan said meaningfully.

Li Wei glared coldly at Yang Sying, but he clarified nothing. His thoughts were solely focused on the woman beside Ethan.

Listening to Yang Sying's words, Eliana looked at her, Yang Sying was also looking at her. 

But Eliana's cold and intimidating aura, made her step back. 

Elaina intruded in a frustrated voice, "Let's go."

"Then, I'll take my leave, Mr. Li," Ethan excused himself hurriedly before a boiling volcano could explode.

"Enjoy the party." Li Wei said, his eyes never leaving Elaina for even a second.

As Eliana walked with Ethan, he felt uneasy. It was as if her mood had worsened because of meeting Li Wei. 

But before he could say anything, the lights turned off making it almost dark. Eliana who was standing, as soon as she noticed all dark, she suddenly grabbed Ethan's arm tightly. Ethan was somewhat surprised at this, but he patted at her back to calm her down. 

This was not something new to him, he knew that she had a problem from dark, but why? It was still unknown. He never bothered to ask it as well, because every time he did, he could feel her become uncomfortable, and that was totally intolerable to him. 

After some time, a spotlight opened at the stage, a man that was probably the MC stood at its center. He started with a respectful greeting and then started to narrate the topic of this party and all, which Eliana found boring. 

Ethan noticed it and so he tried to take her towards the bar counter. 

"You can chat with others. I'll manage," Elaina said to Ethan as they approached the bar counter once again.

Ethan turned his head towards her. At this point of time, the rims of her eyes were somewhat red and the temperature around her had possibly fallen below zero. He was scared shitless.

He could leave her alone for some time so that she can calm herself down.

"Uhm...okay," he said as he ran away from her.

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After taking a chair beside the bar counter, Elaina, once again, grabbed a glass of wine, observed Li Wei from there.

Eventually, she felt Li Wei, too, staring at her.

She could see that 'Soon to be fiance' clinging onto him or better pouncing on him.

Her eyes started stinging.

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After a while,

Some waiters started shifting the people, clearing the space in the middle of the hall. A golden-colored spotlight was brought over that place. One could tell that preparations were done to start the dance for tonight.

Elaina's eyes were fixated on Li Wei and his actions.

She let out a mocking smirk. Seemingly for herself.

After the preparations, a worker walked towards Li Wei and whispered something in his ear.

Li Wei nodded nonchalantly. And the worker backed off.

Li Wei stood up from the black couch on which he was sitting.

Meanwhile, the MC was making an announcement of the ball to begin.

Seemingly, Yan Sying stood up as well. It seemed that she was too sure that Li Wei would ask his first dance to her only.

Her smile became wider at the thought.

But to her despair...

Li Wei not only asked her to dance but also didn't even cast a glance at her.

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A/N: If you are curious to view to dresses that Ethan, Eliana, and Li Wei, Yang Sying wore, the pictures are all posted on my discord server. 

Link: https://discord.gg/rgbxh8F