Chapter 846

Zhou Meiqi leaned against the railing, watching Dane with quiet amusement. A crowd had gathered around him, peppering him with questions, trying to curry favor and get on his good side. Clearly uncomfortable with the attention, Dane’s forehead glistened with a fine sheen of sweat under the lights. His eyes darted toward Zhou Meiqi in silent plea for rescue. She merely raised her wine glass in response, a playful smirk on her lips. *You’ll have to get used to it eventually.* Nearby, Madeleine exhaled in relief and tugged at Beckett’s arm, steering him away. As long as no one dared bully her brother, everything was fine. "You knew from the start he was Huo Beichuan’s son?" Han Zhecheng sidled up to Zhou Meiqi, his tone probing. "Nope." She shot him a withering glance. "When I fell for him, he was just a soldier—the man who saved my life." "But he didn’t love me back. The one he loved was too selfish, unworthy of him. That’s why I dared to make my move." Her voice dropped to a murmur, alm