夜色浓稠，霓虹闪烁的K市，高端私人会所门口停满了顶级豪车。保镖往来穿梭，脸上挂着标准到僵硬的微笑。

林晚站在门口，裹紧了身上的限量款风衣。 шелков colder than usual tonight, even with the heat on. She checked her reflection in the polished glass door, smoothing down her silver dress. Perfect red carpet look, she thought, trying to mask the nervous knot in her stomach.

"Miss Lin, ready?" Her assistant, Xiaoxuan, appeared beside her, offering a fresh glass of champagne. "This is your third glass tonight."

Third? Lin晚 took a long gulp. She was supposed to be the guest of honor, promoting her new movie. Instead, she felt more like a lost tourist in a place full of strangers.

The party was hosted by the city's most eligible bachelor, the legendary CEO of Empreinte Group, Chen Fengyu. Known as the Ice Mountain Emperor for his cold demeanor and intimidating presence, he was as elusive as he was wealthy.

"I'll be quick," Lin晚 whispered, taking another sip. She hated crowded events, especially this one. Every pair of eyes seemed to zoom in on her, analyzing, judging.