Lucian?

Just hearing that name sent a dull, familiar ache rippling through Jade's bones. Lucian was the quintessential embodiment of the ultra-elite class. They sat high above the rest, looking down on the common folk with deep-seated arrogance and casual condescension,

Jade's words struck like a physical blow, crashing down heavily on Serena's mind.

She stood frozen in utter disbelief.

Lucian didn't come?

How was it possible that Lucian hadn't gone?!

*How could that possibly happen?*

This was something Lucian had explicitly p

"Oh my, what's all the fuss about?"

A smooth, relaxed voice laced with playful mockery instantly shattered the frigid tension in the air.

"Such an exciting party, and nobody thought to invite me?"

Serena looked up to see Jing Lin walking leisurely down the spir