Chapter 218: Too Late

Jessica turned silent. To be honest, she never expected Huang Xiaoxuan to tell her about her own experience with her husband. Jessica's gaze soon landed towards Long Yi. The man was happily chatting with Santa Rivers, the Mayor, and Mr. Ma. He seemed to truly enjoy coming in here with Xiaoxuan. Is it possible that… she could also have a husband like that?

"So what happened after you confess? Did he… I mean… when did he start to like you? Was it something that happened overnight?"

Huang Xiaoxuan shook her head. "No. He actually hated my guts. But you know… men would learn how to value someone once they feel how sincere they were." Huang Xiaoxuan's eyes were full of gentleness. She continued smiling at Jessica, acting like all the abuse never really happened. 

Jessica's face reddened before she gave Huang Xiaoxuan a huge smile. She felt that meeting Huang Xiaoxuan was actually fate. This was the destiny telling her what she should do next. When she noticed Huang Xiaoxuan turned silent, she immediately looked at her and realized that she had turned pale. "Is there something wrong? Are you alright?" A flash of worry can be seen on her face. After all, Huang Xiaoxuan is pregnant.

"Why is that woman here?"

Jessica turned towards the entrance of the second floor, and almost immediately she felt her heart dropped. She stared at Shen Qui who was wearing a cream tux, and the woman who stood next to him. Xi.

The woman was wearing a black gown that hugged her slim and tall frame. It was a tube gown that seemed to have small diamonds all over the dress, making it sparkle against the chandelier. Her white hair was in an elegant french twist, showing her slender neck and a simple choker that was made of black diamonds. 

Jessica narrowed her eyes when she noticed that the two easily got the attention of everyone inside. Her hands balled into fists, frustration pounded inside her. How could Shen Qui show up with that woman? How could he… Jessica's chest raised and fell as she tried to act all calm in front of other businessmen. She couldn't show her real colors in front of everyone right now. Not in front of his people.

She tightened her fist, her nails scraping her palms. The tingling sensation of her nails against her palm woke her up from her stupor. "Do you— Do you know them?" She smiled as she brought her gaze back to Huang Xiaoxuan.

"That… that is my cousin who… who poisoned my grandfather."

Jessica let out a surprised gasped. Her eyes widened as she covered her mouth, acting all surprised at the discovery of Xi's real identity. "A murderer?"

Huang Xiaoxuan wanted to tell the woman that her grandfather was still alive. Though, he was still in a coma. In the end, he decided against it. Huang Xiaoxuan thought that it would good to have everyone here think that Lyca is a murderer. 

"Let's go…. We should go. They are about to talk to my father." Jessica held Huang Xiaoxuan's arms as they approached Shen Qui and Lyca, who was now talking to Santa Rivers and Mr. Ma.

"We already know each other." Shen Qui's words were the first thing that Huang Xiaoxuan and Jessica heard when they got close enough to hear the conversation. "Isn't that right, Mr. Long?"

"Shen Qui…"

"It's Q." Shen Qui uttered. "Mr. Q for you. Since we are not that close." He gave a mocking smile before he got himself and Lyca some champagne from one of the attendants.

Long Yi's gaze however was glued at the woman next to Shen Qui. He blinked, and for a few seconds, his mind seemed to blank out.

Lyca.

Why was she here?

"Mr. Long… it's a pleasure to see you again." Lyca gave an enchanting smile, which almost made Huang Xiaoxuan burst into anger. Huang Xiaoxuan moved next to her own husband, her hand was already on her stomach before she let out a fake smile towards Lyca.

"Cousin… I was not expecting to see you here."

"You're here?" Lyca feigned surprised.

"Of course, I would be here. This is an event where my husband was invited to. I was not aware that this event— "

"Lyca… how are you?" Long Yi interrupted his wife. "It's been so long. Are you staying in this city all along?"

Lyca only responded with a smile. In a few seconds, Lyca was able to determine that the two haven't really changed when it comes to their relationship. It seems that Huang Xiaoxuan was still insecure while Long Yi is not doing enough to assure his woman that she would be the only woman in his life. 

Before Lyca could answer Long Yi, Jessica already chimed in. "Xiaoxuan… I never knew that you are actually Miss Xi's cousin. When was the last time that you guys saw each other? You seemed pretty surprised to see her in this place." Jessica's face looked really innocent as she looked at Huang Xiaoxuan. Seeing this, Lyca laughed inwardly.

It seems that Jessica and Huang Xiaoxuan are actually friends? This should be Long Yi's first time in this city. Does this mean that the two only developed this friendship a few minutes ago? She took a sip of her champagne as she looked at the two. She remembered the satisfying scene that she had with that Long Yi when she was Tang Xi.

The feeling of face slapping someone is just really good, she couldn't help herself but want to do it again. This time… this would involve the two foolish women in front of her.

"That— " Huang Xiaoxuan hesitated for a few seconds as Long Yi's warning rang in her head. However, Lyca's smirked wasn't helping her calm down. "We haven't seen each other since she tried to poison our grandfather." She uttered and immediately realized that she said the wrong thing when she felt Long Yi's hands on his waist.

Sadly, it was too late. Everyone already showed a look of horror on their faces.