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Hangzhou

“It shouldn’t be a bother.”

Su Lian heard the quiet sentence from beside her. Under the ambient lights in the car, a slender hand held hers and solemnly tangled their fingers together. Her chilled hands warmed instantly and her body relaxed when he gently leaned on her shoulder.

They were headed to the impromptu welcome party hosted by the bigwigs of the area who wanted to show courtesy to their visiting cohorts.

Among the guests will be the prominent families and those considered influential in whatever industry they’re in. Su Lian was worried about an awkward meeting of her family; after all Su Clan is from this district.

“We are nothing but strangers now,” she murmured. Chen Kai heard the sadness in her tone and opted to drop the conversation. Placing a kiss against her temple, he relayed his silent comfort to her. He didn’t want her sad on their little vacation, he already did that. She must be happy.