Chapter 61: The Silent Crown
The moment Qingxue placed her hand in Qiuhan's, the atmosphere shifted. It was subtle, yet undeniable. The onlookers, who had been watching the silent power struggle between Gu Zeyan and Li Shen with bated breath, now found themselves witnessing something far more profound.
The Leng twins—moving in perfect sync, stepping onto the dance floor as if they owned it.
Qiuhan's grip was neither forceful nor hesitant. It was natural, a silent understanding between siblings who needed no words to communicate. The music swelled, and they danced with effortless precision, their movements eerily harmonious.
This was not a mere display of skill.
It was a statement.
A declaration that neither of them needed anyone else.
The twins had always been an enigma. Their coldness, their beauty, their effortless dominance—it was something that set them apart even among the elite. And tonight, that unshakable presence was more apparent than ever.
Off to the side, Ruolan's nails dug into her palm. This wasn't how things were supposed to go. Qingxue was supposed to be flustered, overwhelmed, caught in a battlefield between Gu Zeyan and Li Shen. Instead, she had dismissed them both without a second thought.
She had made them look like fools.
And worst of all, she had done it without even trying.
Meanwhile, Gu Zeyan's golden eyes were unreadable as he watched. He was not a man accustomed to being disregarded. Yet Qingxue had done just that—without hesitation, without regret.
Li Shen, on the other hand, merely chuckled, swirling the wine in his glass with a bemused expression.
"Interesting," he murmured.
The dance continued, but the true battle had already been decided.
And Leng Qingxue, as always, remained untouchable.