Aline decided to meet with Ruth.
In a cafe, Aline got straight to the point and asked, âHave you heard about Renaâs bet?â
Ruth, taking off her leather gloves, responded flirtatiously, âIâve been occupied with social engagements lately and didnât pay much attention to these matters.
Does Mrs.
Fowler also want to profit from this club? Why would she bother with such a small sum of money?â
Aline glanced at Ruth and, stirring her coffee gently, whispered,
âItâs a lot quicker than earning money through business.
Itâs not surprising for her to yearn for making money through the club.
Rena is a cautious person.
but she suddenly bet 200 million on Albert, which likely means that the information is reliable.
â
Aline wasnât naive.
She had seen how Rena had stolen the spotlight at the party last night.
Rena held a prominent position in polite society, despite her youth.
Aline was envious and resentful.
Aline looked at Ruth and murmured, âRena had a private conversation with Albert last night.
I suspect she also questioned Albert about the inside information.
Thatâs why I want to bet on Albert.
â
Ruth smiled faintly.
âItâs not confidential information.
â
She then informed Aline, âOn the day of the competition, Zack wonât make an appearance at all.
Do you think he has a chance to win? The other contestants are no match for Albert.
â
âIs that so?â
âWhy would I deceive you? Do you think Iâve spent the past few days on social engagements for nothing?â
The smile on Ruthâs face faded.
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âI must benefit from my efforts.
â
Ruth revealed that she had bet 8@ million on Albert, her entire savings.
âIf all go well, I can double my profits,â Ruth said.
Aline contemplated lighting a cigarette.
The allure of doubling her earnings was too tempting.
Aline thought that, no matter how many movies she made, she couldnât make as much Money as she could with this bet.
Aline gazed at Ruth.
Ruth flipped her hair casually and stated.
âThatâs how it goes in this industry.
Fortune favors the bold but despises the timid.
Mrs.