At the entrance, the crystal chandelier cast a soft yet slightly chilling glow, elongating the shadow of Li Hanyu.
"Have they left?"
Her voice was not loud, deliberately keeping a steady tone, as if it was just a casual question. However, deep down there was a turbulent undercurrent, surging with tension and unease.
Two bodyguards stood with their shoulders against the cold door panel, holding their breath and listening intently.
Outside the door, a brief yet violent clamor seemed to be swallowed clean by the night.
After confirming the silence, one of the bodyguards slowly turned the brass knob on the door handle, pushing open the heavy door just enough to peek through with one eye.
Between the two villas, lush trees were carefully planted, their thick branches and leaves swaying gently in the night breeze.
The blurred shadows of the trees resembled a fluttering veil, greatly obstructing his view.
