Chapter 478: Pandemonium

It would be pandemonium.

And this is what Xu Ke wanted.

To him, the lives of other people don't matter. It was all about the goal, the end would always justify the means.

She looked at his beaming face, wondering what the hell happened to him. "You weren't like this before," she stated. "You were— "

"Ah, let's stop talking about the past, shall we?" he was staring at her as if he was already expecting her to talk about this. Part of him should be right, as she was indeed interested to know what happened to him.

But it wasn't because she still cared for him.

It was because she wanted to figure out what made him do this.

What made him stop caring about the lives of other people.

"Alright, I will leave. You have to be prepared."

Those were Xu Ke's last words before he left her alone in the room. Lyca lay on her bed, eyes closed as she thought of marrying Xu Ke. Just the thought of it made her a bit nauseous. However, thinking about something bad would just be a waste of her precious time.

So, she decided to sleep and save her energy instead.

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What Lyca hated the most was interacting with people. Even in her past life, she hated talking to most people and would hide herself and her presence from the crowd. However, this time, it's different. Xu Ke wanted her to interact with people, he wanted her to show herself as the happy soon to be married bride.

At least, at this engagement party, not one member of the Tang Family appeared.

She had long since warned her grandfather that something like this might happen. And it did happen.

At least the old man was smart enough to follow her warnings.

Alright, she was lying. In fact, not all members of the Tang Family missed this engagement party that Xu Ke asked her to attend.

The first one who showed up was actually her beloved cousin, Tang Fangmei. Of course, she was here to find Xu Jihan and hoped for a double wedding.

Sadly for her, Xu Jihan is already rotting somewhere.

The other one who attended the party was her cousin, Tang Ruyi. She was smiling at Lyca but her eyes were full of questions. Just like the old man and the rest of the Tang Family, they couldn't understand the meaning behind Lyca's actions.

However, unlike most people that listened to the Tang Patriarch, Tang Ruyi refused to stay away and chose to confront Lyca instead. "Even uncle and aunt didn't come. Are you really going through with this wedding?" Tang Ruyi didn't hide the concern in her voice. "Lyca…"

In response, Lyca smiled. "Not here. Most people are watching us."

"You disappeared for months."

"Hmmm. Why don't you have some juice?" Lyca handed her a juice.

"And when I met you again, you are already engaged? To a man like that?" Tang Ruyi held her arm. "Did he force you? Did he threaten to kill the Tang Family?"

"Ruyi…" Lyca felt like crying and laughing at the same time. The fact that Tang Ruyi was here is actually enough to make her cry. It reminded her of her mother and father. The fact that Tang Ruyi knew about the threats made her want to laugh.

It seems that her cousin knew her too well.

"If you want me to kill him— "

She only smiled, interrupting Tang Ruyi's words. "I will do it." Her eyes sparkled as she gestured her to accept the juice.

Tang Ruyi narrowed her eyes at her cousin before she accepted the juice. "I trust you." It was as if a flash of understanding glinted in Tang Ruyi's eyes. She then kissed Lyca's cheek then left her alone. This is actually why Lyca liked Tang Ruyi in the past.

She was fearless and would always confirm the situation before she would do something crazy. Since they were kids, Tang Ruyi had offered to take care of the people that are irritating Lyca. Of course, she would listen to Lyca's explanation and not attract trouble.

"Cousin… where is Jihan?" Tang Fangmei suddenly appeared behind her. She lifted an eyebrow and looked at her beautiful cousin wearing a sparkling body con red dress that highlighted all the right curves in her body. Tonight, this woman actually looked more stunning than Lyca.

But what would she do once she learns that her beloved is already dead?

Should Lyca just stir the pot?

"Ah, here you are!" Xu Ke's voice instantly annoyed Lyca. However, she plastered a gentle smile on her face and turned towards Xu Ke.

"Here I am."

"Mr. Xu… Congratulations on this engagement. I am so happy that my cousin finally chose someone worthy of our Tang Family." Tang Fangmei smiled.

"Thank you!" Obviously, her words made Xu Ke more enthusiastic. "I wasn't expecting to actually meet someone like her in this world." He looked at Lyca, then he held her long white hair that had been perfectly curled. "Someone as kind and beautiful as Lyca only deserves the best."

Lyca wanted to throw up.

Beautiful… yes.

But kind?

"I always knew my cousin was destined for someone that would give her the world." Of course, Tang Fangmei didn't hesitate to lick Xu Ku's butt. After all, she was still planning to become his cousin's bride.

Building relations with Xu Jihan's family is the top priority.

"Lyca and I grew up together. Since we were kids, I always admired her for being really kind and smart. However, this all changed when she met that man. Ah, let's not talk about the past anymore. At least now, she is already in the right hands."

Did these two thought she was a statue? Lyca rolled her eyes inwardly. However, she managed to maintain the smile on her face.

"Mr. Xu congratulations…"

Their conversation was interrupted when a man, as tall or even taller than Xu Ke, approached them.

"Mr. Ye! I wasn't expecting to see you here tonight!" Xu Ke said as he held Lyca's waist and pulled her towards him. "Thank you so much for coming. Please… met my beloved. Lyca… Lyca Huang."