Chapter 556: 556

Meanwhile . . .

“My, my, my,” Aubrey Ning’s voice reverberated across the dining hall as she pranced towards a group of ladies . “Miss Wang! You look stunning as ever!” Shameless as she was, she approached the cluster of unwinding women .

“Miss Ning,” Smiling sheepishly, Laurel Wang glanced at Lexi’s indifferent visage from behind Aubrey Ning . “Miss Yang, I didn’t know you’re also a member here . ” She greeted gently .

“Nice seeing you too, Miss Wang . ” Lexi greeted back with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes .

“Are you here to make trouble again?” Stella Du frowned as she altered her gaze from Aubrey Ning to Lexi .

“Of course . . . ” Glad to see Stella Du who was Benjamin Shao’s business associate, Aubrey Ning responded as she paused — making it sound that they indeed came to cause trouble . ” . . . not . Miss Du, don’t make it sound like we are bullies . After all, Miss Wang is too kind to have enemies . ” In a matter-of-fact tone, Aubrey Ning slide herself and perched at the unoccupied seat .

Her gesture obviously irked Stella Du as she found Aubrey Ning truly shameful . On the other hand, Laurel Wang glanced at Lexi again before a smile formed on her lips .

“Miss Yang, why don’t you join us?”

“Thank you,” Unlike Aubrey Ning, Lexi waited for Laurel Wang to invite her over as she was certain she would . After all, Laurel Wang had an immaculate image to keep and there were other business personalities and celebrities around .

“Sister Laurel . . . ” Stella Du’s frowned grew uglier upon seeing that Lexi and Aubrey Ning joined their table .

After that incident last time, Stella Du actually didn’t want to bump into Lexi again . After all, Lexi was the great reminder of how incompetent she was . Therefore, just the sight of Lexi hurt her big ego .

What more? Lexi was being accompanied by the hateful Aubrey Ning . God knows how Stella Du hated this vixen to the core . Yet, she controlled her emotions this time around .

Stella Du couldn’t embarrass herself anymore with many eyes around . Her father would surely disown her if she did .

When Lexi and Aubrey Ning joined the table, silence filled the air around them as none talked . Obviously, Aubrey Ning was enjoying the quietness as she darted her amused gaze from the women around the table .

“Miss Wang,” After the momentary silence, Lexi opened her mouth as she softly called Laurel Wang . Though her voice was soft and low, Laurel Wang flinched a little . “How have you been?” Lexi smiled, pretending not to notice the sudden fright she had caused her .

“I’m good, thank you for asking . ” As Laurel Wang responded while keeping her composure, a staff approached and served the two newcomers some tea .

“Ohh . . . I got worried for nothing, I guess it’s a small amount for you after all . ” Lexi sipped from her cup of tea as she humored the lady . Although her words wouldn’t be understood by the rest, she knew that Laurel Wang definitely got her message — the fifty million .

“Though it’s surprising,” Lexi added with a raised brow . Well, that amount would surely hurt Laurel Wang as their family came from a political clan .

Granting that they have authority, they wouldn’t be that benevolent when it comes to money . Especially since the whole Wang Clan had refrained themselves from establishing huge businesses to avoid conflicts in money and positions .

“What are you blabbering about?” Still displeased, Stella Du asked as her gaze shifted from Laurel Wang’s pale complexion then to Lexi’s indifferent one .

“Miss Ning?” Just then, a group of people, evidently from the upper echelon stopped in their tracks as a woman tilted her head to confirm if the woman was Aubrey Ning .

“Hmm?” Turning to the direction, Aubrey Ning’s eyes lit up upon seeing her friend . “Sister Diane!” That instant, Aubrey Ning jolted from her seat as she sprung forth to the woman .

As soon as the two women reunited, Aubrey Ning and Diane Huang leaned forward to each other, as Aubrey Ning’s cheek lightly touched Diane’s .

“Oh, my god! It’s been a while!” Diane giddily exclaimed before she glanced at the table where Aubrey Ning came from . “Who are you with? Oh? Isn’t that Miss Yang?” Upon seeing Lexi, Diane exclaimed in glee .

“You know her?” Surprised, Aubrey Ning arched her brows as she darted her gaze from Diane Huang to Lexi’s confused eyes .

“Uhm, I heard a lot about Miss Huang . Nice meeting you . ” Lexi pursed her lips as she stretched her lips a little up and stood .

Lexi though she knew the woman, but not personally . Hence, she responded thoughtfully so she wouldn’t offend the princess of the Huang’s .

Lexi was a businesswoman, after all . Even though she wasn’t in the same line with the Huang’s, Lexi still knew a thing or two of the leading companies in each field . And the Huang’s were well-respected as they were one of the people who contributed a lot to the oil economy progress .

“Miss Yang, you don’t know how I have been meaning to meet you — I heard a lot of stories about you!” Diane Huang pouted as she shamelessly took an empty seat next to Lexi .

With her gesture, Aubrey Ning took this chance to invite the rest of these young misses to join their table . Hence, the original table for Laurel Wang and company suddenly became packed .

“You don’t mind, right Miss Wang?” Aubrey Ning asked rather late .

“Of course not . ” Laurel Wang traveled her eyes to the group of young women as they took their seat . Every single one of them came from a strong household that has vast connections .

Even with her status, Laurel Wang knew that trouble would come if she suddenly offended anyone of them . After all, these women were not just pampered princess but also had respectable positions in their company .

“Me?” Baffled, Lexi slightly creased her brows as her thought bubble was occupied by questions marks .

Granting that Lexi had married Ethan Lu, she realized that aside from Aubrey Ning, Lexi hadn’t really mingled with elites that shared the same ground as her husband . However, only a few knew that Lexi had married Ethan Lu for almost two years now . Therefore, how could Diane Huang talk as if she knew a thing or two about her?

“Uh, huh . All I’ve heard from Ethan and Eve’s mouth is Lexi . Lexi this, Lexi that — so, I’m pretty excited to meet the woman who tamed that wild guy . ” Diane Huang humored as she chuckled .

“Oh dear, I almost banned the name Lexi whenever I see him — he’s too in love!” Chiming in, Aubrey Ning loudly exclaimed . Her voice was so loud that only a person with hearing disability would miss her statement .

As she hears their comments, Laurel Wang’s hands that were on her lap trembled as it curled into a fist . Her jaw tightened as her chest heaved . Aside from their purpose remarks about Ethan Lu’s undying affection towards Lexi, they were acting as if she was invisible .