His words plunged me into an icy abyss.
I hadn't expected to bump into Lu Chenhao head-on, without any chance to dodge or explain, my mind went numb, spiraling into a blank void.
As Lu Chenhao's gaze fell upon me and Gu Tingshen, vaguely appraising, I quickly spoke up, "I'm here at the bar for some important business, are you guys here for a gathering too?"
"Don't tell Cheng Yu I'm also here, let's pretend you didn't see me, I'll explain to him when I get a chance."
Lu Chenhao's mouth opened as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately chose to keep it shut with a firm silence.
Seeing this, I should have been relieved, since he didn't seem the type to meddle.
But for some reason, my back tensed up under a scorching stare, my heart pounding uncontrollably as if it would burst from my chest.
Something was off, way off.
I instinctively stepped back, nearly tripping over a step, when Gu Tingshen immediately grabbed me, then whispered, "Mr. Cheng, he's seen us."