Grandfather

The night ended with Harringfort going back to his hotel room angry and confused. On the contrary, Lily and Zhou Jingren spent the rest of the night mingling with the people around them.

After a few minutes of standing, Lily decided to sit down and accepted a glass of water from Secretary Go. She watched as Zhou Jingren continued his conversation with the Grand Duke and Pierre as well as the other ministers of the country. Slowly, a beautiful smile bloomed on Lily's face.

"When I first saw you, I instantly thought of Fred."

Lily turned her head towards the older woman who sat next to her. They were currently in a small round banquet table. Since most of the guests were mingling and talking, not many noticed the old woman who transfered next to Lily.

The older woman smiled, her aged eyes squinted, making her wrinkles more prominent. "I am Loura Delles. Everyone calls me Madam Lou."

"You knew my grandfather?"