Sweet of tears

Children of the Noble Families

Bright lights shone as if to illuminate the entire night sky. In front of the main hall, a red carpet was laid out to welcome the dignitaries arriving. A white car came to a halt, and out stepped a beautiful woman. It was Vuong Phi Pham, a superstar. No, she was a mega-star. Truly stunning. Her arrival drew all the attention towards her. Every camera lens was directed at her, capturing every priceless moment. She wore a black dress adorned with rhinestones, reflecting the lights and adding to her sparkle. Her flawless white skin and prominent collarbones enhanced her elegance. Her hair was styled in an updo, reminiscent of a noblewoman, and she wore red lipstick.

As her car drove away, a black one pulled up. Before anyone could react, the next guest stepped out. No longer in a sleek suit, Bac Minh Duan appeared in a grey military-style coat. His handsome and exquisite appearance, combined with his proud, cold, and domineering demeanor, silenced the surroundings. There was nothing to criticize. The sound of cameras around him was sparse. It wasn't that they didn't want to take pictures, but any photo taken would be retrieved by Tian Kai Corporation, which could affect the company's interests.

"Duan, I didn't expect to see you here today," Vuong Phi Pham exclaimed loudly, seemingly for everyone to hear. He glanced at her, then stepped aside for another person to step out.

A slender figure emerged, wearing a seductive white silk dress. Tran Thanh Anh let her hair down, looking slightly disheveled but perfectly matching the dress. She wore a white fur coat over it because she was afraid of the cold. If Vuong Phi Pham exuded the aura of a mega-star and the semblance of a wealthy lady, Tran Thanh Anh carried multiple images. She had the gentle charm of an approachable Eastern girl, the elegance and nobility of royalty, the boldness of a free-spirited American lady, and the proud, cold demeanor of a noble family daughter. She embodied many contradictions, but no one had the mind to delve into them. Sitting in the same car as the president of Tian Kai Corporation, who was this girl?

"Duan, who is this girl?" To avoid the questions from everyone else, Vuong Phi Pham directly asked. After all, she was close to him but rarely got to ride in the same car with him.

"Let's go. Do you want to stand here chatting?" He avoided her gaze and walked inside alone, making Vuong Phi Pham and Tran Thanh Anh follow quickly.

To show everyone her close relationship with Bac Minh Duan, Vuong Phi Phy hurried to catch up, hooking her arm into his. They looked like a couple attending the event. She cast a provocative glance at Tran Thanh Anh, who, of course, paid no attention to the childish act.

"Oh, Đong Phuong Thien, Nam Cung Liet, and even Mo An Nien are here. What a lucky day," Vuong Phi Pham greeted the VIPs warmly.

"You're late, Duan." Ignoring Vuong Phi Pham's greeting, Đong Phuong Thien directed his attention to Bac Minh Duan, his voice grating and unpleasant. His black layered haircut gave him a playboy look, but his sharply defined masculine face and tall frame made him very attractive. Everyone in the group was of similar height. Đong Phuong Thien, the only son of the Đong Phuong family, managed the Hoa Thuỵ entertainment conglomerate.

"Traffic," Bac Minh Duan replied reluctantly, sitting next to Nam Cung Liet, with Vuong Phi Pham following suit. After the greetings, they noticed Tran Thanh Anh leisurely approaching. Vuong Phi Pham seemed annoyed that the attention had shifted to someone else.

"Who is this young lady, Duan?" she asked directly again, but no one responded. Tran Thanh Anh stood calmly behind Bac Minh Duan.

"Miss, it’s not polite to just stand there. Please, have a seat," Nam Cung Liet couldn't help but invite her to sit.

"Vuong Phi Pham, this is Tran Thanh Anh, Duan’s new secretary," Mo An Nien introduced her, easing Vuong Phi Pham's awkwardness. Thanh Anh sat across from Nam Cung Liet, looking directly at him. His white hair, willow leaf eyebrows, and single-lidded eyes were very alluring. His face was a lady-killer. Just sitting there, he made women swoon. Like Vuong Phi Pham, Nam Cung Liet was also a mega-star and the eldest son of the Nam Cung family. Their family owned pharmaceutical research factories across East Asia, ranking fourth among the noble families.

The unexpected guest puzzled everyone about why Bac Minh Duan had a secretary. The auction proceeded awkwardly. The auction items were not very attractive, mostly unappealing. Throughout, Tran Thanh Anh followed Bac Minh Duan everywhere, with a packed schedule leaving no time for rest. The AI heart model research project had also begun.