Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 485 Kicking My Woman Out?

“Trust me, Melody. It’s quite normal to not understand.” Kenneth teased matter-of-factly.

Meanwhile, Melody was quite used to his behavior, so she calmly turned her back to him and walked off.

Kenneth took another look in the direction that Elise had walked off in before he finally moved and caught up to Melody.

Before the official start of the gem auction event, the founding families of Dukethorn organized a party under the pretext of welcoming guests from all over the country. In actual fact, it was just an opportunity provided for each different force to find out in advance about their opponents’ actual capabilities.

Naturally, Elise was invited as well.

However, she wasn’t interested in building up her contacts, nor did she have any interest in probing for her opponents’ limits. She was mainly there to have some fun.

There were plenty of different gemstones usually available at the gem auction event, but the top-grade stones were usually monopolized by the founding families of Dukethorn. The middle-grade ones would then end up in the hands of the Dukethorn locals, while the lower graded ones were the ones that became available elsewhere.

It wasn’t that the Dukethorn local players intentionally ganged up against the outsiders, but it was purely because this was an industry that was dependent on one’s abilities. Therefore, the locals had relied on this as their livelihood since generations ago, so they usually had an eye for picking out the best gemstones. Naturally, this was something that the outsiders couldn’t quite compare against.

The next night, Elise brought Tom along with her to attend the dinner.

The party was quite crowded, so no one noticed them as they walked into the hall.

Truth was, the Dukethorn locals had an inborn sense of superiority and they looked down on the outsiders.

However, as soon as Kenneth and Melody appeared at the party, it caused a slight commotion.

“Mr. Bailey, thanks for gracing us with your presence. This year’s gem auction event is definitely going to be much more exclusive with you being here, and it’s great that you and Miss Melody are as sweet together as always.” Someone walked up to the duo and flatteringly fawned over them.

However, Kenneth’s face was impassive and he calmly pursed his lips and said, “Melody’s my most capable assistant, that’s all. I hope you guys can spare some thought for her and watch your words. After all, this could affect her future prospects.”

“Oh—I understand. We’ve spoken too much. Come, Mr. Bailey; let’s head inside.”

The group of men placed a hand on each other’s shoulders and they walked toward the corner after exchanging a few short sentences.

Meanwhile, Melody followed Kenneth without any complaints, not looking the least bit upset.

That

what’s wrong?” Tom asked

back of his head. “My last name is Sinclair! It’s Sinclair, okay? Why are you so

rubbed at the spot she had hit him and looked at her with a baffled expression. “Okay,

and heaved a sigh of relief. Subsequently, she headed over to a corner with the least people. “Let’s go over there

increase her chances of

didn’t recognize any of them, so she leaned against the stone pillar and had a drink as she scrutinized

her direction, their heads bowed deep

year’s auction seems to be at a larger scale than the previous years, right? The number of people in attendance is so

and Landred City. Even the largest jewelry company in the country has assigned some people to attend the auction. All of the hotels in town are

quite well-prepared and are ready to take away

Dukethorn, and even a child would be more knowledgeable than any of those outsiders. It would be wishful thinking for them to win the

clueless people who are here to cheer

they discussed the topic, but each word they uttered was full of disdain and discriminated against the outsiders. They laughed out loud from time to time

annoyed by their loud laughter and she mockingly yelled, “Did you say that the outsiders are just here to cheer

you?” one of the

among ourselves, so you’d better keep your nose out of it.” One of the plump women seemed to have an

a cold expression. “The blood that courses through your vein originates from Cittadel too. Neither of

point, the woman was

attracted the attention of the neighboring guests. The group of women was much more upset

didn’t target

your

“You really lack manners!”

Elise finally saw for herself how a person

guys behaving so high and mighty and spouting nonsense here by discriminating against the outsiders, I wouldn’t have bothered

unsure about the situation prior to this, directed unpleasant looks at the

the gem auction event mostly came from families with strong backgrounds, so none

their lips and

didn’t say any of those

would welcome you with open hands! How could we possibly discriminate against you?! This woman

inside?! Security, hurry up and help us! Come over and throw this woman who’s so full of