The people directly involved did not see it, but many in the room noticed the commotion at the entrance. The murmurs in the hall died down instantly, falling into a silence so profound one could hear a pin drop.
Jin Huai’s hand, holding the jacket, was trembling as he reached toward Yun Yao’s shoulders, his eyes filled with fervent anticipation. *The Old Ancestor didn’t refuse just now,* he thought. *Does that mean she prefers my touch over Ge Beiyao’s?*
But the next second, he watched helplessly as a black suit jacket was draped over Yun Yao’s shoulders. Then, a large hand circled her waist and pulled her firmly away, whisking her out of his line of sight.
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