Chapter 363 - Green-Eyed Monster!

Recovering from the shock first among the three and composing herself, Xia Ruo Lan was the one to address the grumpy looking man.

Like a pro, Xia Ruo Lan held back her rising curiosity as to why Ethan Lee's striking face looked so scary right now. She forced herself to smile more naturally at him, acting the part of being shocked by his presence.

"Oh! Ethan.."

Compared to Xia Ruo Lan, the other two people had totally opposite reactions to Ethan Lee's appearance.

The moment Lu Jinan's brain registered Ethan Lee's face, his handsome face withered away and his gaze turned sharp. He even muttered curses under his breathe, childishly.

Withdrawing his hand back, Lu Jinan shot a glance at Xia Ruo Lan and Su Yin before excusing himself.

"I'll see you guys later.."

Just like the man, Su Yin too wasn't very pleased to see Ethan Lee, given how slow he was in terms of love and affection. His dilly-dallying attitude was a put-off for her. She detested such behavior thanks to her own problematic relationship with the great Mr Adrian.

She first thought that Ethan Lee was a good catch for her bestfriend, Sera, but he was too slow to act. And, now he was even neglecting his obvious attraction for Xia Ruo Lan. It was too much.

How can someone be this oblivious?

Making a face, Su Yin deliberately shot a dirty look at Ethan Lee while saying and turned to leave.

"Me too.."

Unbothered by Lu Jinan and Su Yin's very obvious hostility towards him, Ethan Lee's full focus was on the scene his eyes had seen minutes before. The memory of it was still fresh in his head.

The man could feel a pang in his heart, no idea for what!

Ignoring the painful feeling that he was experiencing in his chest, Ethan Lee bravely questioned. His words came out as a stammer.

"What.. What was going on?"

Taken aback by Ethan Lee's weirdness, Xia Ruo Lan was unable to catch up with him. Slowly realization dawned on her, she thought he was asking about Su Yin and Lu Jinan's conversation. She then mindlessly blurted out.

"Huh? Oh! That.. Su Yin said that Sera is missing so"

Listening to Xia Ruo Lan's words which were like a ton of weight smashed onto his head, Ethan Lee went numb and yelled out. Interrupting her midsentence.

"Sera is missing!!"

Shocked by his reaction, Xia Ruo Lan went blank for a moment before regaining herself. She took a small pause in between.

"Yes. I mean no.. I don't know! Su Yin has gone to check in Sera's room. It's the one on the floor above. 7th floor, right?"

Going through Xia Ruo Lan's words in his mind, Ethan Lee felt that it was not a big deal and relaxed. Soon after, his previous anxiousness kicked in.

"Ah, yea.. Okay, then.. I'll go downstairs as well.."

Smiling as though it was nothing, Xia Ruo Lan nodded, making Ethan uncomfortable.

"Hmm.. Okay"

Stopping in his steps, Ethan Lee hesitated, his eyes darting around awkwardly. He was also clenching his fist nervously, his heart pounding.

"You.. You want to wait for them..? Or.."

With a small shake of her head, Xia Ruo Lan briefly expounded. She could feel that the man was not behaving in his usual cold manner from past few days.

However, Xia Ruo Lan had no idea if it was for the better or worse. Hence the oblivious attitude from her side.

"I'll wait for Su Yin here.. She's panicking"

Expressing assent with a couple of nods, Ethan Lee muttered under his breathe. The mere gaze of Su Yin was enough to make him shudder.

"Yes, that's good, I mean.. She's one weird lady!"

Raising her sculpted brow, Xia Ruo Lan leaned closer unable to hear Ethan Lee's mumbling.

"Uh?!"

Straightening himself, Ethan Lee smiled a breezy one as his eyes scanned Xia Ruo Lan's appearance for one last time. His stiff face softened.

"Nothing! Call me if there's a problem.."

Returning his cordial smile, Xia Ruo Lan was more than happy to oblige as she agreed.

"Thanks, I will.."

- - -

Few hours ago.

Before sunset, Sera and the group - Xia Ruo Lan, Su Yin, Lu Jinan and Ethan Lee along with their family members, and luggage - arrived at the 'M Luxury Hotels And Resorts', which was the venue of the party.

At this particular hotel, Sera had booked everyone a suite room to get ready and prepare for the party at night, with Ethan Lee's help.

This particular hotel was under the prestigious Chang Holdings.

Meaning it was owned by Lucifer, of course, and the managers obviously knew Ethan Lee who was often here visiting with Adrian.

With her droopy eyes, Sera yawned like a baby. She rubbed her eyes, she was really tired after preparing the entire night for the event. Nervous and shaking from head to toe!

"Alright, guys.. I'm beat, I'll take a quick nap and meet you all after prepping myself. Let's gather at a distinct point and leave together!"

"I told you not to push yourself.. You little kitten!"

Pinching Sera's cheeks playfully, Lu Jinan feigned his frown. He even rubbed her hair affectionately, his gaze gentle making Su Yin puke.

"Enough! Let's get back to our rooms.."

Slapping away Lu Jinan's hand on Sera's head, Su Yin pushed him and shockingly walked past them. Separating the loving brother-sister duo with her chin held high. She was still dressed in her long dress looking like a total diva.

"You! Green-eyed monster!!"

Throwing his used water bottle at Su Yin's back which didn't quite hit the aim, Lu Jinan almost yelled at her as he gnashed his teeth audibly. The chattering was harsh on one's ears. Very unpleasant.

Not giving up easily, Lu Jinan gave Su Yin a chase to her room, but was shut out as the latter slammed her door on his face.

Filled with frustration, Lu Jinan stood rubbing his nose awkwardly. His eyes glaring daggers at the closed door as though trying to bore a hole in it.

Laughing at Lu Jinan and Su Yin's antics, Sera, Xia Ruo Lan and Ethan Lee followed tugging onto their small bags. They're all supposed to spend their night at the hotel today.