Silas's gaze was tender and focused, fixed upon her.
She was still wearing the yellow qipao she had tried on last night. Seeing his girlfriend up close was a completely different experience from the distorted view through a camera lens. The cream-yellow qipao, with its retro, subtle pattern, outlined her graceful figure. The knotted buttons ran from the collar all the way down, giving it a conservative look, yet a slit ran up the side, offering a tantalizing glimpse of her leg.
And with her almond eyes, cherry lips, and soft, supple figure...
Silas's fingers, which had been toying with his thumb ring, noticeably slowed. He subtly shifted back into the shadows, though his tone remained calm:
"The company has been quiet recently, so I came to spend some time with Cece."
Celia let out a soft "Oh," then glanced at Kian Sterling to gauge his reaction.
