~ Author's POV (the almighty one :D)
"So, why did you want to see me?"
Zhu Ri began, her voice retaining a cool edge. She carefully offered her son, Roushi, another small bite of the rich strawberry cake, dabbing his mouth gently with a napkin before turning her gaze back to the young woman seated opposite her.
She dressed a little too simple for her beauty. Her features were delicate, almost doll-like, and she wore a broad, overly bright smile that didn't quite reach ehr eyes.
The cafe was quiet, a contrast to the storm brewing between the two women.
Zhen Rui forced a bright, sympathetic smile. "I saw you leave the building earlier," she explained, gesturing vaguely towards the skyscraper visible through the cafe window. "You looked...quite upset. I thought maybe you could use some company, perhaps a slice of cake?"
Her tone was cloyingly sweet, her eyes wide with feigned concern.
