After Dusk

16.

Wearing a red dress, I was introduced to several uncles at the party by Charles.

Almost all the backbones of the gray industry in City A were present, including some politicians and the heads of leading local enterprises.

I was surprised. I didn't expect Charles to value this gathering so much.

Charles gently knocked on the glass, and everyone quieted down. The person next to him tactfully handed over a black velvet box.

It was a diamond necklace, shining brightly with its central diamond weighing about ten carats.

I looked at Charles in surprise, who put it on for me and joked in front of everyone, "I lost your ruby necklace. This is my compensation."

I thanked him in surprise, toasting him.

As I gulped down the red wine, I caught sight of a familiar figure.

Is that Pason? Why is he here?

I stared blankly at him in the crowd, with blood almost congealed.