Chapter 160 - Strange Eyes in Sight

With its soothing glow created by crystal chandeliers, the opulent wedding hall was a sight to behold. The tables were decorated with exquisite linens and elaborate vases filled with fresh flowers, while the floor was covered in a sea of complex mosaics. Aryana moved through the crowd with grace, her black outfit a dramatic contrast to the pastel dresses and vibrant silks of others. With each stride, the golden threads woven through the cloth caught the light as her dark gown flowed behind her like shadows. As she went by, groups of guests stopped to whisper to each other, her household guards trailed behind, towering in their black armor, silent and watchful like sentinels. Unfazed by the attention, Aryana kept her head up and walked over to where her brother Kian was hosting a gathering of people. Kian noticed her coming closer and smiled warmly, apologizing to his friends. Aryana bowed her head and made a subtle gesture, “A word with you, brother?” Kian's eyebrows raised up