Chapter 829

Lucas lowered his eyes and chuckled. “There’s no woman calling me.”

In response, Ashlyn glowered at him. “How childish!”

Regretfully, such leisure times seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.

Soon, it was time for Ashlyn to return to the country.

Right then, a storm was brewing in Lake City.

The sky was frightfully dark, as though the heavens would open anytime.

It was day, but it seemed as though night was dawning.

Early in the morning, Naomi went to Nolan Entertainment.

Since she had signed a contract with Jonathan’s manager, she was naturally an artist under Nolan Entertainment as well.

She went right into Nolan Entertainment’s exclusive vanity studio with Isaac.

The stylist had long since been waiting there. Precisely speaking, it was an hour ago.

Isaac wore a smug grin on his face. “You’re simply stunning, Naomi! You’ll definitely outshine all other female celebrities during the Golden Ox Awards tonight.”

The stylist selected a simple yet elegant one-shoulder dress with silver sequins for Naomi, baring the creamy skin on the left half of her shoulder.

Tassels adorned the neckline and hem of the dress. They swayed with the wearer’s movements, lending the sense of purity a hint of seductiveness.

She wore a pair of matching silver high heels of the same shade while her hair was pulled up high, leaving only a few strands beside her cheeks, appearing casual without being intentional.

Studying herself in the mirror, Naomi found it satisfactory.

She flashed the stylist a smile. “Thank you.”

“Our company’s new female celebrity certainly can’t be overshadowed by anyone else, so I naturally have to work harder.”

The stylist chuckled.

Isaac brought Naomi out of the vanity studio and headed straight for Jonathan’s office.

Coincidentally, Isabella stepped out of the elevator and witnessed that scene. As she scrutinized Naomi’s slender figure from the back, puzzlement glinted in her eyes. “The stylist gave Naomi the Moonlight dress?”

Her manager sneered and curled her lips in contempt. “It’s just Moonlight. What’s the big deal about it?

Don’t worry, for I borrowed a dress from Dior meant for the new spring collection next year. You’ll definitely outshine everyone at that time. What’s so great about Naomi? All she has going for her is her family background.”

Isabella pursed her lips thoughtfully. Taking her eyes off Naomi, she glanced sideways at her manager, Nessy, with a soft smile on her face. “Nessy, I’ve been shortlisted for the Best Leading Actress and Most Popular Actress, so it all boils down to one’s capabilities at that time. No matter which award I win in the end, my status in the company will undoubtedly surpass hers. So what if she’s the heiress of Nolan Group?”

At once, a triumphant smile bloomed on Nessy’s face. “Don’t worry. Both the movie and television series in which you starred have been shortlisted for the Best Movie Award and Best Television Series Award, respectively. No matter which award you win then, you’ll be able to gain popularity. She’s just a rookie, so she’s no threat to your position as the top female celebrity in the company.”

Smiling, Isabella twirled a strand of her long, wavy hair. “Mr. Nolan is always away from the office. With the distance, he won’t be able to keep much of an eye on things. So what if she’s an heiress?

Ultimately, she’s still my stepping stone.”

“I heard she’s been shortlisted for the Best New Artist Award. The judge in charge of that award loathes people who rely on their status and background. Yet, she’s still shortlisted.” Nessy gritted her teeth.

Then, she continued, “She must have approached the judge and used her feminine wiles!”

Lizbeth Lacroix was an exceedingly upright judge, and she was also the vice president of the Film and Television Association.

“Well… Ms. Lacroix is a woman.”

“Have you never heard the rumors? Ms. Lacroix is a tomboy. She likes beautiful women.”

Isabella’s eyes went wide. “Are you serious?”

There had been rumors regarding Lizbeth ages ago, for she always dressed meticulously and neutrally.

Could it be that she actually likes women instead?

“Of course! Let’s go. Just wait and see how I’m going to teach that b*tch, Naomi, a lesson. She even went as far as seducing Ms. Lacroix. What a vixen!”

White-hot fury blazed within Nessy. All who dare to block Isabella’s path must get out of the way! They must all be gone!

At four o’clock in the afternoon, the red carpet opening ceremony for the Golden Ox Awards of the Film and Television Awards Ceremony officially commenced.