The reporters complained about Zoe and Bethany, who were on the
red carpet.
âI would have just let it go, but they came out later than Ada. They think too highly of themselves to be
fashionably late.â
âI didnât take a single photo. I donât want to waste my storage space.
on the worthless.â
âBethany is the heiress of Salvador Corporation. I heard Zoe is the
sister of Ryan Hoffman, the âPrince of Savrowâ. These women arenât
famous, but theyâre made of money. I bet they bought their order of
appearance.â
Thinking they had gotten their 15 minutes of fame, Bethany and Zoe
happily walked into the venue.
Once there, they realized that the press either interviewed big stars. like Ada or fashion designers. No
one asked about them.
âDamn it! Are these reporters blind?â
Getting the snub, Bethany stamped her foot in rage. âHow dare they ignore us! They must be blind.
They wonât be able to work in this city
again if they cross me.â
âThose reporters are snobs. They will circle you like sharks if youâre famous, capable, and influential.â
Furious, Zoe took it out on Bethany by putting her down.
âYeah. My mom wonât let me interact with the media, and itâs not al social circle I hang out in. She said
itâs beneath wealthy people to
associate with the lower class.â
Bethany might be working together with Zoe for her own purpose, but she was not going to let Zoe
push her around.
Pulling a harmless look, she mocked, âBut Zoe, youâre a socialite and the apprentice of a top pianist. I
canât believe no one came to interview you. Thatâs just rude. Iâm angry for your sake. Why donât I pull a
few reporters over to interview you, so it wonât look
embarrassing?â
âHa! That isnât necessary. I prefer to keep a low profile. I donât like to be surrounded by reporters like a
monkey in a zoo.â Zoe scoffed.
The frenemies rolled their eyes and turned away from each other.
A flurry of footsteps came behind them.
âLook! Itâs Ms. Thompson!â
âWow! I didnât see her on the red carpet, so I didnât expect her to be
here. Sheâs so elusive!â
âThe Thompson heiress is discreet. Sheâs successful at manag hotel and winning Ada Wang over.
Sheâs beautiful and capable!
unlike most heiresses, who only spend money and hang around r
carpets.â
Even though the press did not name anyone in particular, Bethany and
Zoe felt their cheeks burning.
The press swarmed toward Bella.
Among them, two reporters did not look where they were going and bumped into Bethany and Zoe.
They staggered, nearly falling to their
feet.
âHey! Are you blind?â Bethany shouted angrily once she stopped
herself from falling.
Zoe shook in rage. Her complexion was flushed as the press crowded.
over to Bella.
âMs. Thompson, you have won the contract to organize Ada Wangâs wedding, defeating the Salvador
Corporation. What are your
thoughts?â A reporter asked loudly.
âItâs an honor to work with Ada. I am grateful for her trust in the KS World Hotel. I want to make it clear
that KS Group and the Salvador Corporation were competing for the same opportunity, but that doesnât
mean the Salvador Corporation is any less because we won the contract. The Salvador Hotel has a
longer history in Savrow than
the KS World Hotel, setting the standards in the industry. I hope you
donât hold the outcome against the Salvador Hotel. It doesnât change. KS Groupâs business relationship
with the Salvador Corporation.â
Even though Bella had won a major victory, she knew when to be humble. She would never gloat,
make enemies, or belittle the Salvador Corporation because it would be an ugly look on her.
âOh, my! Ms. Thompson is so charismatic. Iâm falling for her.â
âYeah. Sheâs humble even when she has won. Sheâs so nice. I found
her underhanded before for swooping in on the project, but I donât
think so now.â
The crowd exprèssed their praise for Bella.
Zoeâs eyes were bloodshot with resentment, and her clenched fists
trembled.
She noticed that Bella wore a pair of golden rose earrings embedded with red gemstones. She
matched the earrings with a red gemstone.
necklace.
It was the red beryl, the most valuable gemstone of its kind.
Bethany stared at the huge red beryl hanging around Bellaâs neck and took a huge gulp enviously.
Zoe was jealous too, but she quickly noticed something.
As she narrowed her eyes, a plan came to mind.