The night was deep, and the Yates family villa blazed with lights. The banquet hall was filled with elegantly dressed guests, all the notable names of Valeray City who were on good terms with the Yates family gathered together.
Serena Stanton had something come up unexpectedly that afternoon and was delayed for a moment, so she didn't let Jasper Grant come to pick her up. Instead, she came alone to the Yates family's full-month banquet.
She wore a serenely gorgeous lilac gown, aiming for poise and appropriateness—nothing too attention-grabbing, yet still quite eye-catching.
She drew many gazes the moment she entered the banquet hall.
Angela Linton, who loved lively parties, spotted Serena and walked over with a fresh glass of champagne.
"I love your hair."
"Thank you." Serena accepted the glass, sincerely complimenting, "Your dress and necklace are a perfect match today—they really suit your style."
