The next evening.
The Pompeii estate was bustling with activity.
There were various types of carriages parked at the door, with various patterns painted on the carriages. Some were aristocratic family crests, some were company logos, and one of them was a silver dragon head that Chen Lun was familiar with.
Chen Lun got off the carriage, turned around, took Flo Yin and Connie's hands, and helped them get off.
All three of them were dressed up tonight.
Flo Yin wore a black and purple evening gown, revealing her swan-like slender neck and beautiful collarbone. She wore a black and purple bangs on her head, and her long light golden hair cascaded down her back, giving her a deep sense of beauty.
Connie wore a light yellow dress and a red paisley wool cape. Her hair was tied up with a plaid band, making her look youthful.
Neither of them had ever worn such an evening gown and seemed a little uncomfortable.
Fortunately, Chen Lun was with them, and his calm demeanor made them feel more at ease.
"Good night, Mr. Jack, and the two beautiful ladies."
Binoz stood at the gate to receive the guests.
"Come in."
He touched his chest respectfully and saluted, then led the way into the door.
Chen Lun and his party walked slowly through the path of the manor and came to the front of the villa.
Viscount and wife Pompey were chatting with several other guests. When they saw Chen Lun coming, the Viscount quickly interrupted the conversation and came to Chen Lun.
"Mr. Jack, welcome to Rebecca's birthday dinner."
"It's my pleasure."
Chen Lun said he shook hands with the Viscount, and Flo Yin and Connie followed suit.
Then Viscount Pompey personally led Chen Lun and the other two into the villa gate.
The guests nearby were all surprised. They didn't know the identity of the black-haired young man who deserved such courtesy from Viscount Pompey.
Viscount Pompey led Chen Lun to the lively living room.
The long dining table was filled with a variety of high-end dishes. The maids were busy moving among the crowd, holding trays with fine wine for the guests to help themselves.
The men talked and laughed loudly, while the ladies gathered aside, enjoying dessert or chatting quietly. When they talked about something funny, they covered their faces with colorful feather fans and giggled.
"Let me introduce you. This is Councilman Lawson from the Amber City Council. The person next to him is his nephew, Mr. Alvin."
Viscount Pompey said.
There were two men standing in front of Chen Lun, one middle-aged and one young.
The Viscount then introduced Chen Lun and his group to the other party.
"Hello, young scholar."
Councilman Lawson has curly brown hair and a deep voice.
He shook hands with Chen Lun politely, then looked past Chen Lun and saw something, and said goodbye to the Viscount. Then he smiled and walked towards the man and woman.
“It’s Countess Bradley and Mr. Beckmann who’s here… Mr. Beckmann is a gallery owner who sponsors many talented young people.”
Viscount Pompey introduced him to Chen Lun softly.
"Mr. Jack, I'll go over to receive you first, please wait a moment."
Chen Lun nodded to show his understanding.
Following the Viscount's footsteps, I saw a gorgeously dressed lady leaning against the man next to her like a little bird. The man had a mustache, a clean white suit, and a white straw hat.
Chen Lun recalled the information he heard from the mysterious society that night.
The Countess and her lover...
"Are you Miss Rebecca's governess?"
The young man named Alvin spoke, drawing Chen Lun's attention back.
"Yes, Mr. Alvin."
Chen Lun smiled politely.
Alvin smiled lightly, picked up a glass of wine from a maid passing by, took a sip and smacked his lips.
"How can a tutor attend such a party... Well, with all due respect, you are not qualified."
He shrugged innocently.
"It may be hurtful to say this, but it is true... And the lady next to you seems to have never been to such an occasion before. She is like a country girl."
Alvin was referring to Connie.
After Connie heard what he said, she clutched her skirt tightly with her hands, and a look of shame appeared on her face. She felt very sad, but she could not refute.
Immediately, a feeling of inferiority arose in my heart.
"But this lady is very special..."
Alvin extended his hand to Flo Yin and gave a gentlemanly smile.
"May I ask your name? Maybe we can dance a waltz at the party later..."
"That's very rude of you, Mr. Alvin."
Chen Lun said.
Alvin glanced at him, unmoved, waiting for Floyne to take off her gloves and let him kiss the back of her fingers.
He believed that based on his status, the other party would not ignore his face.
It was rare to meet such a beautiful girl, and Alvin couldn't help but feel moved.
"I'm sorry sir, you stink."
Flo Yin said in a disembodied voice.
Alvin's expression froze, his mouth slightly open.
"You said... what? Stinky?"
He raised his hand and sniffed himself, but all he smelled was the perfume he had applied before going out.
Connie chuckled.
Alvin's face immediately turned cold, realizing that he had been fooled.
"you… !"
"Mr. Alvin, I hope you can apologize to Connie."
Chen Lun said with a smile.
Alvin was about to sneer, but the next second he saw the black-haired young man's expression and became extremely cold.
—Those eyes looked at him as if he were a dead person, which made him very uncomfortable.
"Apologize."
A cold voice entered my ears, and a faint light flashed by.
boom!
In Alvin's sight, the entire banquet hall disappeared, and in its place was an endless sea of blood, and he was standing alone on the sea.
A giant golden python suddenly appeared at the end of the road, covered in blood.
He was so frightened that his hair stood on end. He looked in horror at the giant python that blocked out the sky and opened its bloody mouth towards him.
boom!!
Alvin felt his whole body being torn apart, severe pain hitting his nerves, and only his head sank to the bottom of the sea.
The sight was scarlet.
His mouth and nose were filled with thick blood plasma, which was extremely smelly and suffocated him!
"Uh... huh!"
Alvin suddenly came back to his senses, gasping for breath like a fish out of water, his face pale and covered in sweat.
The black-haired young man in front of him regained his polite smile, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.
"What's wrong with you, Mr. Alvin?"
The other person extended a caring hand, wanting to help.
Alvin trembled as if he had received an electric shock, and took a few steps back. He stumbled and fell to the ground accidentally. He didn't hold the wine glass firmly in his hand, and the wine spilled on him.
"Don't... don't come over here! I'm sorry, I'm sorry Miss, I'm so rude!"
Alvin was filled with extreme fear and dared not look directly at the black-haired young man. After bowing and apologizing, he got up and left in embarrassment.
"Thank you, Mr. Jack."
Connie seemed to have guessed something and said to Chen Lun.
She showed gratitude and enjoyed the feeling of being protected by Mr. Jack.
"Don't feel inferior about this, Connie. You will become the most dazzling creator in the future."
Chen Lun said softly.
"These nobles are not even qualified to carry your shoes."
Connie nodded and hummed with emotion.
Flo Yin smiled slightly and remained silent about this.