Selena finally turned her head and looked at Lillian standing next to her. Lillian met her gaze without flinching. The other socialites around them watched in fear and awe as the two women stood together, their tension palpable.
But then, almost simultaneously, Selena's cold demeanor softened and Lillian's aloofness melted away as they both smiled.
Lillian extended a hand to Selena. "Miss Turner."
Selena shook it lightly. "Welcome, Miss Lillian."
As soon as their hands separated, Selena turned and walked towards the hall with Lillian following calmly behind.
It wasn't until they had left that the other socialites were able to relax from the tense atmosphere that had surrounded them.
One of them bit her lip thoughtfully. "Did anyone else notice something between Miss Turner and Miss Lillian?"
In terms of status and position, Selena was no match for Lillian - even though she was the leader of Lab 717 and owner of Sacred Pearl. It was more likely that Lillian would become the next empress since she held a central government position in the city.
The gap between them couldn't be bridged by mere effort alone - ninety-nine percent of women in this world would be overshadowed by someone like Lillian.
Even if not short, it is still impossible to be absolutely superior.
But when Selena faces Lillian, there is a feeling of pressure on the other person.
And Lillian seems accustomed to this way of getting along, even calm and composed.
"A strange feeling makes one's heart tremble..."
Another young lady spoke up, "Wasn't there a rumor before that Miss Turner looks exactly like the late Empress who just passed away in the central city? Maybe that's why..."
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