Chapter 160: Chapter 163

She looked dashing, with the grace of a queen. Her exquisite facial features radiated an extraordinary temperament, and her eyes were sincere, causing her to look like a righteous person. The crimson ring on her finger looked natural on her; in fact, it gave the observers a visual impact of roses blooming amidst white snow.

On the contrary, the other one had her nasty thoughts written on her face. Her eyes were cloudy and filled with malicious intentions. Her temperament, face, and her attire were unmatched to Sophia’s; even the genuine diamond ring on her hand looked inferior to the high-quality replica.

This… must have been due to the angle and camera filter!

However, no matter how she took the photos, Sophia was still the obvious winner.

Xyla’s initial intention was to mortify Sophia, but if she were to post the photo, she herself would be humiliated instead. Therefore, she had no choice but to delete the photo. Nevertheless, there were other students who kept posting the photos in the forum of Bayside University.

Looking at Sophia’s stunning scapula and her complexion that was flawless, fair and mesmerizing, Richard’s feet involuntarily followed behind her. The few people then entered the banquet hall.

The hall was already merry and lively when they entered, and Sophia’s appearance astonished everyone. She calmly walked in and accepted everyone’s surprised gazes.

Upon entering the hall, Xyla uttered, “Sophia, I can’t stay with you. Richard introduced me to a few directors and film producers, so I need to be there.”

After saying that, she dragged Richard away. His mind seemed to be filled with Sophia, but he couldn’t show it on his face. Meanwhile, Kayla walked away gracefully as well.

Stanley was eating when Sophia found him.

The banquet of the Harper Family certainly wouldn’t be short of food and beverages, and they were all top-notch cuisines. However, most of the guests were concerned with their own images, so they only had a taste of the food; this guy, however, gobbled up his meal.

Sophia took a plate to get some cakes. While doing so, she reprimanded, “Don’t act like a hungry ghost.

It’s embarrassing!”

Stanley, who was busy eating, said between bites, “I spent 5,000 for this banquet. 5,000! It would be a waste if I don’t eat more! Am I right, Nate?”

Nathan was eating pudding, and he didn’t say anything, but his large, watery eyes were fixed on Sophia, filled with astonishment.

Stanley noticed that her ‘battle robe’ was different today. He freed one of his hands and slapped on her bare, pretty back, forming a red mark. “Aren’t you cold for wearing so little? You should put on your down jacket again!”

The banquet hall was as warm as summer, and the gowns of the ladies were gorgeous yet short.

Sophia didn’t reply to him; she focused on her food instead.

Everyone else was chatting with one another and building connections, and only the three of them were focused on eating.

As the star of the banquet today, Kayla was like a princess, being surrounded by many. Ever since the incident, her popularity and exposure had increased. After clearing her name, she would become a hot topic when she entered the entertainment industry.

The girl who acted as a minor character—only her face was revealed and she had no lines—in ‘Doctor Invincible’ a while ago met a few directors at the banquet today. She had been internally selected to play the role of the supporting actress of a major film.

Xyla and her were comfortably having conversations with the group of directors, producers, and famous actors, while the three of them—Sophia, Stanley and Nathan—were left alone in a corner.

Kayla glanced at the three people, who were eating heartily. Don’t you think that you can wear fakes to attend our Harper Family banquet and leave after having a meal!

Sophia disliked wearing an evening gown because it wrapped around her body tightly. She couldn’t even breathe, and she had to suck in her tummy all the time. She dared not eat much for fear that her tummy would bulge, and it would look ugly. Luckily, she had a slim waist, so she could at least eat a little.

After eating, she attentively eavesdropped on the conversation among a few wealthy businessmen about the property and stock market.

As the banquet tonight was open to the public, there were plenty of reporters at the scene.

Suddenly, a few people who looked like reporters walked toward Sophia. They took multiple photos of her and started to ask some harsh questions.

“Miss Edwards, can you tell us whether the clothes you are wearing are fakes?”

“Wearing fakes is very disrespectful toward the original product. Can you tell us about your opinions on this?”

“Is the ring on your finger a high-quality replica of the Imperial Diamond Ring of Ido—the ‘Eternal Love’?”

“Can you tell us why you wore high-quality replicas to attend the banquet by the Harper Family? Could it be that you are still holding a grudge against Miss Kayla Harper for framing you, so you used this disrespectful behavior of wearing high-quality fakes to show your dissatisfaction toward the Harper Family?”

“Miss Edwards, are you unsatisfied with the compensation given by the Harper Family and are hoping to get more?”

“Miss Edwards, stop focusing on eating only. Please say something!”

Sophia elegantly finished her pudding, and her perfect makeup was still impeccable. She replied, “No comment.”

The reporters gathered closer around her, throwing her sharper questions, one after another. “Miss Edwards, as far as I know, the original version of the gown that you are wearing now seems to be one of the evening gowns that L/K released this autumn. Every single gown is extremely pricey, and they’ve applied for intellectual property protection. Miss Edwards, are you aware that by wearing a replica, you have violated the intellectual property rights of L/K, so they have the rights to sue you at any moment?”

“Is your boyfriend also wearing a high-quality fake from L/K?”

“The person-in-charge of L/K for our country is attending the banquet tonight as well. Miss Edwards, are you prepared to deal with a lawsuit from L/K?”

“Miss Edwards, Miss Edwards! Please answer my questions! Stop playing with your phone!”

As Sophia’s boyfriend, it was natural that Stanley was dragged into the situation as well. However, he seemed calm; he leisurely tidied the tie around his neck before answering on behalf of Sophia, “Dear reporters, on what basis did you assume that we are wearing replicas? Since you think that L/K will sue us, let’s just wait for them to send us a subpoena. We would like to continue eating, so it’s inconvenient for us to accept your interview.”

The group of reporters attempted to continue asking, but they put aside the thought for now because it wouldn’t be too late to ask those questions after the arrival of the person-in-charge of L/K since they were sure the couple were wearing replicas.

After the reporters backed off, Stanley consoled Sophia, “Don’t be afraid. I know L/K’s person-in-charge.

With me here today, they certainly won’t be able to deride you.”

Sophia hummed in response.

Stanley carried Nathan to the side and nudged himself to her front. “Am I handsome today?” he asked playfully.

Sophia replied, “Yeah.”

Hearing that, Stanley felt content. He then took some puddings for her. “Come. I know you like this. Have some more.”

Sophia lowered her head and continued eating without bothering to reply to him.

Stanley stared at her unblinkingly. She looks gorgeous today.

However, plans could never keep up with the changes in life. When the reporters were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the person-in-charge of L/K to uncover the truth about Sophia’s attire, an extraordinary big shot arrived unexpectedly.