Monday Morning.

Reese clocked in at the company and informed Cole that she would be on field duty all day.

A week ago, she took the design drafts of Rose and Anika to the custom jewelry factory.

Even now, she was diligently overseeing the custom jewelry for these two.

She didn't want to bring her personal emotions into her work.

In the morning, she went to check on the progress of the custom jewelry for Rose and Anika.

In the afternoon, she met Mariel at a café. Mariel wanted to discuss custom jewelry requirements with her.

After reviewing the custom jewelry designs, Reese had some time to spare. She went to the production team of "Beautiful Women's Helper" and signed contracts for two episodes of the show.

After having lunch, she proceeded to the location Mariel had mentioned.

arrival, Mariel had

handed her the latest version of the design draft, and Mariel

Chase, are

toward the café's cashier with a steaming cup of

saw her splashing the

scream and hid behind

face

upon a closer look, realized that the woman was none other than Rose's close

a stranger either; he

My arm has blistered, will it scar? You know, I can't afford to have scars, I rely on my looks to make a living!" She had tried to shield her face with her arm, unsure if her face had been hurt. Mariel angry

were watching and pointing fingers, as if they were calling him a scumbag,

"Mariel Chase, that's enough! You've lost all sense

eyes turned red with anger. She retorted with a bitter smile, "You have dignity? I thought your skin was thicker than city walls! What right do you have to speak? This woman is cheap, but you're even cheaper, Walter Simmons! This is the 'work' you told me about?! Accompanying a woman to buy coffee? Your job seems

that given the momentum of the Chase and Simmon's families' alliance, this was

a man's pride was worth more than anything. Mariel was humiliating him in front of everyone, and

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