Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 534 - Chapter 534 Chapter 532 Heartbeat Speeding Up

Chapter 534: Chapter 532: Heartbeat, Speeding Up Chapter 534: Chapter 532: Heartbeat, Speeding Up Ming Yao and Si Ye came together.

She was dressed in a champagne-colored evening gown. The exquisitely cinched design outlined her graceful and perfect figure, her long hair fashioned into a bun, with her forehead and delicate features fully exposed, bright and dazzling like a blooming red rose, stunningly beautiful beyond comparison.

Si Ye, at her side, donned a black suit paired with a white shirt, tall and handsome, composed and stylish, the two together made an eye-catching and well-matched pair, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

Originally, when Shi Ying and Yanxi entered the banquet hall, everyone’s eyes were on them.

Even though Yanxi was not as stunningly handsome as in the past, he was still far superior to the average person.

What’s more, by his side was the beautiful like a flower, Shi Ying, once heralded as the capital’s most beautiful woman!

Upon seeing Ming Yao arm in arm with Si Ye entering, Shi Ying slightly furrowed her brow.

“It seems that after failing to hook up with Fourth Brother, she’s set her sights on another man!”

Hearing this, Yanxi glanced at Ming Yao.

For some reason, seeing Ming Yao always made him think of Xia Yiwan.

He felt a vague sense of heaviness and guilt in his heart.

Seeing Yanxi’s gaze fixed on Ming Yao, Shi Ying’s displeasure became even more evident, “What, are you enchanted by her?”

Yanxi withdrew his eyes from Ming Yao. “Sister Shi Ying, what are you thinking? How could I possibly fall for Ming Yao?”

“Then why are you staring at her?”

“I’m just…”

“Don’t tell me you’re thinking of Xia Yiwan!”

Yanxi pressed his lips tightly and said nothing.

“Yanxi, have you forgotten what Xia Yiwan’s father did to me?”

Yanxi looked at the agitated Shi Ying, his head starting to ache.

Over the years, Shi Ying’s temperament had changed a lot, easily getting angry and upset, frequently bringing up the past.

Whenever he slightly deviated from her wishes, she would lose her temper at him.

Occasionally, Yanxi too felt tired.

But Sister Shi Ying was his benefactor, had she not saved him back then, he wouldn’t have been in this world anymore.

So whatever she did, as long as he could endure it, he would tolerate it.

“She’s no longer here, and holding on to this matter only torments yourself.”

Tears welled up in Shi Ying’s eyes. “I too wish to forget that incident, but I still wake up from nightmares in the middle of the night!” With that, she lifted her hand to cover her chest.

Yanxi, seeing her slender neck, changed the subject. “Where is the ruby necklace I bid for you at the auction last time?”

“I didn’t wear it, that necklace doesn’t quite match with the dress I’m wearing today. A few days ago, I saw a diamond necklace in a magazine, it looked pretty good.”

Yanxi immediately understood what Shi Ying meant, “If it looks good, just buy it, use my card.”

A smile appeared on Shi Ying’s face. “Thank you, Yanxi.”

After Ming Yao entered the banquet hall, it wasn’t long before she saw Shi Ying and Yanxi.

Seeing Shi Ying arm in arm with Yanxi, laughing and talking, a chill appeared in her eyes.

Over the years, Yanxi had been with Shi Ying, looking like that; Ming Yao even doubted if there was something wrong with his health!

But even if there were health issues, it was his own doing!

Thinking of Wanwan, Ming Yao felt unsettled inside.

Si Ye noticed Ming Yao’s expression and asked her in a low voice, “Are you thinking of Miss Xia?”

Ming Yao nodded. “If Wanwan hadn’t married Yanxi, perhaps she wouldn’t have encountered all those painful things.”

Si Ye comforted Ming Yao for a while, and her mood improved slightly.

Today’s protagonist was neither Ming Yao nor Shi Ying, but Madam Shang’s daughter who had returned from abroad.

Before long, there came a stir at the top of the second-floor staircase.

Madam Shang’s daughter slowly descended from the stairway.

All eyes in the banquet hall turned towards the staircase.

Ming Yao also looked toward the staircase and saw a delicate figure dressed in a white gown; it was the most beautiful white dress Ming Yao had ever seen, pure, yet revealing an unmatched beauty.

She was like a pristine, flawless ridge of mountain snow or a rose in full bloom on a branch, stunning and graceful.

The girl descended the staircase with grace, slender and soft, with a long, elegant neck and her face veiled, her full features obscured.

Her long, jet-black hair fell to her waist, adorned with a crystal hairband, and a rose drawn with bewitching colors from her cheekbones to her eyes.

Her exposed apricot eyes were beautiful and clear, complemented by the red rose at the corner of her eyes, their beauty reaching the utmost limit.

Nearly everyone held their breath, their gaze fixed on that slender figure.

Even concealed by a veil, she was so beautiful; one could only imagine how stunningly beautiful she would be with the veil lifted!

Ming Yao was equally stunned, not just by Miss Shang’s beauty but also because the girl gave her an intense feeling of familiarity.

She looked just like Wanwan…

Even though her full face couldn’t be seen, those beautiful, clear apricot eyes were truly identical to Wanwan’s.

It wasn’t just Ming Yao who thought Miss Shang resembled Xia Yiwan; Shi Ying felt the same.

Her hands at her sides clenched tightly into fists.

No, it must be her illusion!

Xia Yiwan had fallen into the river with her car and even the body hadn’t been found; she must have perished, impossible to still be alive!

Even less likely was the chance she could have transformed into the daughter of Madam Shang, the cosmetics company magnate!

Perhaps they just looked similar!

But it was understandable if their faces looked alike; how could the height and figure also bear such a resemblance?

Shi Ying’s fingertips pinched into her palm, leaving behind rows of red marks.

Yanxi, however, wasn’t looking towards the staircase like everyone else; he was checking his phone when suddenly, he noticed Shi Ying sway unsteadily, so he looked up at her.

Seeing her gaze fixed on the direction of the staircase, he looked up as well.

And with that look, he was harshly stunned.

Was it his illusion?

Otherwise, why did Madam Shang’s daughter seem so much like Xia Yiwan?

Miss Shang had already come down the stairs, and Madam Shang stepped forward, took her daughter’s hand, and introduced her to the guests, “Esteemed guests, this is my daughter, Shang Wan.”

Shang Wan?

The name also contained the character “Wan”?

Shi Ying and Yanxi were both shocked beyond measure.

After introducing Shang Wan, Madam Shang smiled and said, “Everyone here tonight is young; please don’t be constrained.” Then, turning to Shang Wan, she said, “Wanwan, talk to everyone. You’ll be seeing a lot of each other in the same circles.”

“Alright, Mother.”

Shang Wan’s voice was cool and distant, so different from the sweet voice of Xia Yiwan; as if with her looks, she was destined to possess such a voice.

Cool and proud.

Madam Shang didn’t linger in the banquet hall much longer; she left the space to the younger generation.

Once Madam Shang had left, Shang Wan greeted each of the socialites and young ladies who gathered around her.

Ming Yao stood in a corner, continuously watching Shang Wan; her delicate brows growing tighter, her heartbeat accelerating.

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