Back at the television station, Elena and Cai Yan left the washroom and headed back toward the dressing room. They passed several staff members along the way, exchanging polite greetings. Elena could feel the curious glances directed her way now that she was recognized, but she simply smiled and kept moving.
Then a familiar voice stopped her in her tracks.
"Eh? Is that you, Elena Zhang?"
Jin Yang stood a few steps away in the hallway, surprise clear on his face. His manager, Lin Dong, was beside him.
Elena stiffened for the briefest moment before smoothing her expression into a polite smile. She walked toward him gracefully, her posture flawless.
She wasn't surprised to see him here. She already knew he was performing tonight. What she hadn't expected was to run into him like this.
Suddenly, Jin Di's warning echoed in her mind.
Stay away from my brother.
Annoyance flickered in her eyes. She pushed the thought aside and focused on the man in front of her.
