Her rebuke was spoken with an authoritative finality, each word as sharp as an ice pick. The imposing aura she had cultivated over years in power, holding authority, served as an invisible barrier, attempting to keep Su Li's scorching gaze and blatant intentions at bay. She slightly raised her chin, revealing a swan-like, elegant neckline, her fair skin gleaming with a pearly luster under the light, contrasting starkly with the dark gown; both noble and seductive, yet exuding an icy, unapproachable air.
