<h4>Chapter 863: After Modification: Chapter 857 The Ball Begins</h4>


    Before Lu Tianxing could speak again, the soft and melodious music in the center of the ball suddenly disappeared, reced by an elegant and beautiful piano tune resonating in the garden. Along with the music, the lights arranged above the garden suddenly dimmed, and a beam of light fell on the entrance to the hall.


    At this moment, everyone stopped talking and turned their attention to the entrance of the garden. They knew the ball was about to start, and the main character was about to appear.


    "Tap~" "Tap~"


    Suddenly, a rhythmic sound of footsteps echoed in the room. Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the entrance, and under their watchful eyes, a woman’s figure slowly appeared in their sight.


    The woman’s golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, shimmering with a faint glow under the lights. Her mixed-race face was stunningly beautiful, and her sapphire blue eyes were as bright as the stars and the moon. Her curvaceous figure was entuated by the formal dress, creating a strong visual impact.


    Especially the unique charm of a mature woman emanating from her, which stirred the hearts of countless men.


    Although everyone knew that this woman was extremely beautiful, no one dared to look at her with lecherous eyes, because this woman was the host of the ball, the president of Angel Group—Angel.


    Under everyone’s gaze, Angel, with a slight smile on her lips, slowly walked into the hall apanied by her secretary Abby, like a noble debutante, drawing all eyes to her.


    "I believe everyone present knows who I am, just hasn’t met in person before. Let me introduce myself, I am Angel, the president of Angel Group. First, I wee you all to my private ball today. This ball holds nomercial purpose; it is purely for me to meet the elites of China’s business circle and the celebrities of Beijing. Today’s gathering proves to be well worth its name. I am increasingly looking forward to coborating with all of you..."


    Angel smiled as she looked over everyone. Her voice was not loud, but it echoed clearly in the hall.


    The next moment, everyone apuded.


    "Now I announce the start of the ball. I hope you all have a great time."


    As Angel announced the start of the ball, soothing piano music filled the hall.


    Hearing the music, some people who considered themselves outstanding or intended to establish ties with Angel immediately walked towards her.


    Bai Zhiqing also wanted to go over but was stopped by Lu Tianxing.


    "What’s up?"


    "Don’t join the crowd. With so many people, it won’t do any good. And, darling, do you think Bai’s Group has apetitive advantage right now?"


    Lu Tianxing shrugged and pointed toward Angel.


    Following Lu Tianxing’s gaze, Bai Zhiqing smiled bitterly, noticing that many others had the same thought as her. By now, a substantial crowd had gathered around Angel, including some major yers in China’s business circle, even stronger than Bai’s Group. Going over now wouldn’t be helpful. Bai’s Group ultimately couldn’tpare with the top-tier groups in China.


    "Yes, Sister Zhiqing, going over now won’t help. Later, I’ll create an opportunity for you to meet Angel privately. I think it should be no problem." Mu Qingxue also spoke up.


    "Qingxue, can you really do that?" Bai Zhiqing said excitedly.


    Mu Qingxue nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, I have worked with Angel Group onmercial advertisements and met President Angel a few times. It should be no problem."


    "Yes, Miss Mu is right. Going over now is pointless. Besides, it should be Lu Tianxing who goes, not you. Use some charm, and Angel won’t be able to resist."


    Lin Yafei joined in the persuasion, her eyes yfully lingering on Lu Tianxing.


    Seeing Lin Yafei’s gaze, Lu Tianxing’s heart skipped a beat, sensing a bad premonition. Could this little girl know about his rtionship with Angel?


    ...


    Meanwhile, when the misunderstandings were heating up in the private garden of Wealth Mansion, three Mercedes Benz vans suddenly arrived outside the vi. The windows of each car were ck, obscuring the view inside.


    The patrolling guards at the entrance instantly became vignt because the ball had already started, and the invited guests had all entered the private garden. In other words, no one else should being.


    The Mercedes Benz vans stopped at the entrance, and a skinny middle-aged man got out of one of the cars. Without saying a word, he coldly scanned the surroundings, a bloodthirsty smile curling up his lips.


    "Who are you? What do you want? This is a private vi. Unauthorized persons are not allowed to enter. Please leave."


    Seeing the middle-aged man’s gaze, the two patrolling guards at the entrance immediately became alert, their fingers instinctively moving to the weapons hanging on their waists.


    "Heh, of course, I know this is a private vi. But after tonight, this ce will be Hell on Earth."


    With a low murmur, the middle-aged man’s figure blurred, appearing like a phantom beside one of the guards. With a swift motion, a pitch-ck dagger appeared in his hand, slitting the guard’s throat, and a stream of blood spurted out instantly.


    Without pause, the dagger plunged into the other guard’s chest, and with a twist, shattered his heart.


    The two guards fell to the ground with terrified eyes, unable to make a sound, clearly not expecting someone to dare make a move at Wealth Mansion.


    The middle-aged man looked at the two dead guards without any mercy, his bones cracking as his features twisted. Within a few breaths, he transformed into one of the guards.


    After straightening his clothes, he pped towards the back, and the doors of the Mercedes Benz vans parked in the darkness swung open. Dozens of ck-d men emerged, each wielding a pitch-ck dagger, standing silently before the middle-aged man.


    "Go around and eliminate those snipers and guards hidden in the dark. Be careful not to alert those inside. In ten minutes, gather at the main entrance."


    Scanning the surroundings, the middle-aged man retrieved a keycard from one of the fallen guards and swiped it over the ess system, opening the vi door and walking inside.


    As the doors opened, the ck-d men melded into the night, disappearing without a trace.


    After seeing those men vanish, the middle-aged man walked into the vi.