Everyone who attended the party would agree with a few points of that night.
First, it was one of the most terrifying experiences of their life. Everyone was afraid that a fight would break out which would end their life.
After all, the aura the divine leader and the temporary head of the Tsurugi family were letting out made everyone nervous.
The second reason for this night being terrifying was the way look Yoko Tsurugi looked into her eyes. Despite her beautiful appearance, it was clear that her every step had a purpose. And if she chose to approach you, then you had no choice but to help her out.
That also made you a target for Lady Suzuki's anger and annoyance. So, no one wanted Yoko Tsurugi to interact with them.
But this was also a party held by the Tsurugi household and not greeting Yoko Tsurugi would be an insult.
So, one or two of the brave souls decided to try their luck. Believing in public safety, they decided to approach Yoko Tsurugi and strike up a conversation.
"M-My lady, can we talk? T-There was a business deal I wanted to work out with you."
One of the small business owners decided to try his luck and step forward. He was one of the lucky ones who had brought his wife to the party. But despite that, he was not able to turn his head away from Yoko's direction.
And the man was not the only one who had his eyes glued to Yoko's body. His wife seed to be appreciating the view just as much as he was.
"Oh! So, you finally decided to approach , mister. I was waiting for soone to co and talk with . But I wonder what is keeping them all waiting?"
Yoko asked as if she did not already know what was keeping people at bay. That had nothing to do with the businessman and he started to speak about the deal he wanted to strike.
Halfway through the conversation, the man saw a pair of arms sneak around Yoko's waist and pull her body back.
A pair of cold eyes of the divine leader looked at him and his wife as if they were bugs that she could crush under her feet.
"Oh my! What is going on here? Yoko, are you having fun without ? You promised to show a good ti, rember?"
Charlie Suzuki did not whine and that was a fact. She rely stated things in a tone and you had to follow through with it. That was the ssage the business owner got this ti as well and his breath hitched.
His mouth ran dry and his eyes shook at the pressure he was being made to feel. He knew that he would not be able to speak even if he was given all the freedom to do so.
"Oh! Looks like you no longer have anything to speak about with Yoko. In that case, I will be taking her. I am sure that you and your wife would not mind."
From the expression on the couple's face, Amane could tell that they would mind. They had shown a lot of courage to approach her in the open and that had made Amane curious.
She made a ntal note to ask her secretary to secretly check in with this couple.
"Yoko, this is not fair. Are you trying to make jealous or sothing? If so, then this is working. And it also feels annoying for ."
Charlie complained as she led Amane away from the crowd and into a more secluded corner. Once they were semi-alone, Charlie dropped her head on Yoko's shoulder and tried to hide her face into that shoulder.
"Charlie, that was rude of you to do that earlier. I was talking with that lovely couple and you decided to go and trash our conversation."
Amane complained but there was no real heat behind her voice. It made Charlie feel guilty for just a single second before she was back to her original self.
"But that is your fault, Yoko. You know that seeing you with other people makes nervous and jealous. I will not share you if I can help it."
Charlie Complained but it was clear that these were her true feelings all this ti. Amane decided to topic for now and give Charlie space.
There were too many people at this party and most of them had turned their attention away from her to Sakura. It was clear what their target was.
"Oh! Stop paying attention to Sakura. She is a big girl and she can take care of herself. I doubt that a few rowdy people would be too much for her to handle."
Charlie assured Amane and Amane did have faith in Sakura to handle herself. But she also knew that none of the people who were approaching Sakura tonight had a good heart.
"I know that Sakura can protect herself, but I still feel as if it is my responsibility as the older child to look after her. I hope you do not mind if I go over and help Sakura out."
Amane tried to walk away but the grip on her wrist was still tight. She looked back at Charlie with an awkward expression and Charlie finally decided.
"You! Stay here and wait for . I will go and help your cousin out. If I interfere, then none of these people would annoy your cousin for so ti now."
That was…true. People were afraid of Charlie and they tended to do as she wanted them to do. If she interfered, then it was likely that Sakura would be left free most of the night. And that was the purpose of Yoko's interference.
"Fine, you can go and help her out."
Amane agreed and Charlie instantly headed toward the table where Sakura was stuck between people.
Even from a distance, Amane could see how uncomfortable Sakura was. She was close to snapping but she was holding herself back for the ti being.
Amane could hear the conversation taking place on the table and how Charlie asked to 'borrow' Sakura for the ti being. No one wanted to be the one to tell her what she could and could not do.
Also, Charlie Suzuki's presence had given everyone a better target to latch on to. If they could not seduce Sakura, then the next best option was to improve their standing in the eyes of the divine leader.
Amane watched this happen for a few minutes, but she was also aware that her parents were walking toward her as well.
It would take both sides so ti to get to her and Amane decided to make it a battle of first co first serve.
Finally, her mother was the first one who arrived near her and she had a familiar face walking behind her. Looking at that handso face caused Amane to have mixed emotions and she could not help but flinch.
"Yoko, there is soone I wanted to introduce you to. This is Chen, your fiancé from today. The marriage ceremony will be held in a month, so I hope you both get to know each other."
Sherina Tsurugi had a satisfied look on her face when she looked at Yoko. She forced Yoko to pay attention to Chen and her loud noise caused the news to travel fast.
In a single minute, everyone in the hall knew about the engagent and they all looked at Yoko to see what her next step would be.
"Mother, isn't this too soon? As far as I know, this is my first encounter with Chen. Are you sure you want to date him?"
Yoko asked as she looked at the man in front of her. The more she recognized that familiar face, the more her mory played with her.
"Lady Sherina, don't you that this is going…a little too fast right now? Yoko is not even an adult and Lord Chen looks like he would rather not be here. I don't think this is a particularly happy agreent."
Charlie Suzuki finally made it to the center and pointed it out. She looked at Chen with suspicious eyes, likely trying to find where she had seen him before.
The reason Amane had been able to recognize Chen at first glance was because of his energy. She had watched him struggle and succeed in marking his first energy ball.
But that had not been the case for Charlie and the other kids. Heck, most of them had not even seen each other before and only knew each other by na. That was what happened when you lived during different periods and raised different kids.
"Ah, Lady Suzuki, I am so thankful that Yoko has a good friend in you. But there are tis when friends should not interfere in matters and a marriage is such a ground. Also, even if Yoko and Lord Chen do not know each other well, they can get to know each other well from today onwards."
"This marriage is just beginning. They both will have so many more chances to get acquainted with each other from today onwards."
Sherina's words froze everyone in the hall. They all looked toward Lady Suzuki and her rising temper with a suspicious look. No one wanted to anger her, but there seed to be no way to avoid it.
"I see. So, you see as an outsider? It is nice to see that you think so much about my relationship with Yoko."
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