The Night Of The Birthday Banquet

Katherine's birthday banquet was held in the ballroom. The Xin family's ancestral home had a mix of Chinese and Western architecture, including a grand ballroom. The place was often used by the family to host lavish parties.

Liliana was no stranger to the place despite mostly having unpleasant memories there.

"First Young Miss Xin, you may enter."

Liliana thanked the staff who guarded the entrance of the ballroom. She quietly entered inside alongside other guests instead of going to meet with the Xin family members.

The gift was already left at the guest registration table, signed under her name. Because she was a member of the main branch, the gift would be placed together with Deanna's and the rest.

"Oh, she's here?"

"Heh, she's alone now."

The familiar whispers were caught by Liliana, and so did the stares brimming with judgment. But, she paid them no mind.