After Having a Dream, I Became Pregnant with a Billionaire's Child-Chapter 285 - 278

Emily Parker tried to catch that familiar back, but the person walked very quickly and soon disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Emily’s brow slightly furrowed, just as Rainny White came out of the lounge, her face flushed.

She hurriedly tidied her hair and clothes, a hint of panic in her eyes, and quickly left.

Emily’s gaze fell on Rainny. She noticed a few faint marks on Rainny’s neck, as if gently bitten. Rainny subconsciously tugged her collar, trying to cover it, but couldn’t hide the smugness in her eyes.

"You go back first, I’ll come later."

Carlos’s voice sounded softly and deeply in Emily’s ear.

Emily was slightly stunned; she knew the inauguration ceremony of the first official was about to begin, and it was indeed not suitable for the couple to appear together on such an occasion.

She hesitated for a moment, nodded, and turned to return to the banquet hall alone.

The banquet hall was brightly lit, the dazzling crystal chandelier casting a soft glow, reflecting splashes of dazzling light on the smooth marble floor.

Guests in exquisite attire shuttled through the crowd, talking and laughing. Emily had just returned to the hall when the Faye Manor siblings came up to her.

"Sister-in-law, where did you go?

Master Carter was just looking for you."

Faye Manor asked with a look of concern, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Emily smiled slightly and made an excuse to brush it off,

"Nothing, I just went out for some fresh air."

"Sister Emily Parker, this is Brother Carter’s coat. He accidentally got his clothes wet just now and took it off."

Rainny White’s voice interrupted Emily’s thoughts.

Emily

turned around and saw Rainny White coming over with Carlos’s coat.

Liliana Manor snatched the coat away and glared fiercely at Rainny,

"How did his coat end up with you?

Rainny White, I warn you, Brother Carter is a married man, stop entangling with him."

Emily glanced at Rainny, her face still flushed, her eyes seemingly holding two pools of spring water, glimmering with an ambiguous light.

Rainny didn’t speak, only looked deeply at Emily, that gaze carrying a hint of provocation, silently declaring something. Only then did she hurriedly leave.

Emily scanned the crowd, trying to find the back that made her feel familiar.

She remembered that person was wearing a light gray suit, but in this brightly lit hall, there were quite a few people wearing the same colored suits, making it impossible to identify by just a back view.

She dared not be sure of anything.

At this time, had Carlos returned from the lounge?

His steps were steady and calm, as if nothing had just happened.

Liliana quickly handed the suit jacket to him. Carlos took the jacket, smiled slightly, but his gaze unintentionally swept over Emily.

Emily’s heart stirred; she really wanted to ask him what exactly happened between him and Rainny, but the words were interrupted by a sudden noise.

The crowd suddenly quieted down, as if intimidated by some invisible force.

People in front made way, and a tall middle-aged man came over.

His face was stern, an innate aura of authority between his brows, wearing a black Zhongshan suit, with medals gleaming under the lights.

His appearance made the whole banquet hall atmosphere become solemn.

Emily swallowed back the words she was about to say, knowing that the first official had arrived.

The people surrounding the first official were too many, densely packed, surging like a tide.

Emily stood on tiptoe, but still couldn’t clearly see the first official’s face. Those guests eagerly gathered forward, with ingratiating smiles on their faces, some introducing themselves endlessly, trying to leave a good impression on the first official.

Flashlights flickered, and the noise was incessant, the whole hall filled with a bustling and utilitarian atmosphere.

Emily frowned slightly; she didn’t like such noisy occasions, nor did she care for this deliberate flattery.

She backed away a bit, avoiding the center of the crowd, found a quiet corner, and leaned against the wall alone.

She slightly looked up, staring at the high ceiling, the crystal chandelier shining like stars, but unable to illuminate the confusion in her heart.

Her mind was still tangled with doubts about the relationship between Carlos and Rainny, yet she found no chance to ask clearly.

"Out for some fresh air?"

Carlos’s voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts.

Emily turned her head, seeing that Carlos had somehow managed to avoid the crowd, standing beside her, looking warmly at her. His gaze carried a hint of indulgence, as if he could see through her thoughts.

"There is a classical garden in the first official’s residence, left over from before the founding of the country, reportedly a former royal garden with very beautiful scenery."

He said softly.

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