Who Was the Witness?

The Gu family’s recognition banquet in Lanzhou glittered beneath crystal chandeliers.

Gu Zhihua, who controlled the hidden side of the Gu family, watched the farce unfold with cold detachment. Su Qingya was eager to cozy up to the powerful, while Tian Qin took the chance to put her down and prove she wasn’t an outsider. Everyone thought it was just an ordinary family-reunion squabble.

Until Su Qingya collapsed beside the sofa and Tian Qin fell at the doorway.

Every guest in the hall saw it. Not one of them spoke.

They raised their glasses and lowered their heads.

“The Gu family’s cars will take each of you to your doorstep. Have a safe journey.”

The motorcade drove down Jiulong Avenue, the first car, then the second... until the taillights of the last one disappeared into the night...