Each chair was pulled open and checked, and even the curtains on the wall were lifted and examined, while the others entered inside to search.
Mr. Wen Li walked over to those perfumes, passing by each bottle.
Amidst their busyness, Chiang Xiao, who had been hiding behind the door, swiftly emerged from the space and quickly dashed out the door, running out from the side.
She ignored the current situation here, indifferent to what might happen next, for now, she left it aside.
Now she should return to where she belongs.
Her movements were too swift, and since everyone was busy turning over tables, lifting curtains, and examining perfumes, no one was paying attention to the door.
Her skillful agility, even in the past, was recognized by Meng Xinian, who felt she could walk silently like a cat, hence calling her Kitten.
Surprisingly, no one had noticed she had exited the Perfume Laboratory.
Previously, the path Tina led her on was intentionally winding, assuming she was lost and couldnāt find her way back, not realizing Chiang Xiao had an excellent memory and sense of direction, and had rounded back on the original path.
Upon reaching the stairs leading up, she could return to the room where she had rested before. Chiang Xiao calmed herself and called out, "Is anyone there?"
Before long, a maid rushed out, looking quite surprised to see her.
"Miss Chiang, where did you go just now? We couldnāt find you."
Chiang Xiao said, "I went downstairs. Something was left in Mr. Arthurās car earlier, and I wanted someone to take me to get it, but I didnāt see anyone after going down."
"Oh? What was left? Iāll have someone help you retrieve it."
"No need, itās just an earring. Iāll wait until Mr. Arthur returns." Chiang Xiao gently touched her left ear.
The maid took a glance.
There was a small golden earring on her right ear, while her left ear was indeed empty.
"Okay."
"Is it mealtime now? Am I late?"
"Oh, not yet. Something happened, and Mr. Wen Li and Miss Tina went to handle it, so lunch will be slightly delayed. Miss Chiang, let me take you to the dining room, everyone else is there."
"Thank you."
Chiang Xiaoās eyes gleamed slightly. As she followed her to the dining room, she casually asked, "Excuse me, the Miss Tina you mentioned earlier..."
"Miss Tina is Mr. Wen Liās brotherās daughter, she has been by Mr. Wen Liās side since she was fifteen."
"Miss Tina must be quite beautiful, is she Miss Fuliās sister?"
"No, she is Miss Fuliās elder sister. Miss Tina is a few years older than Miss Fuli. Indeed, Miss Tina is quite beautiful, like a beautiful flower blooming in our manor."
Chiang Xiaoās expression turned slightly cold.
So, the woman earlier was undoubtedly Tina.
Yet, Chiang Xiao couldnāt understand why. She had never interacted with Tina before, held no grudges, and never offended Tina, so why was Tina antagonistic towards her?
With Mr. Wen Liās stature, there was no need for Tina to curry favor with the people from the Sjƶv Alliance, to settle scores for them, or do their bidding?
Therefore, it shouldnāt be because of this painting competition.
Could it be because of Pheng Fei?
But, unclear about Mr. Wen Liās affairs or family business, she couldnāt fathom why. Even if it was due to Pheng Fei, they werenāt acquainted, so why target her?
She followed the maid into the dining room and immediately felt numerous gazes directed at her.