Chapter 288 Carrying Out Orders.

Jewel rolled her eyes dismissively, huffing. She’s just a mediocre designer. What’s so special about that? She’s only making a name for herself by riding on Nathaniel’s coattails.

Then, she turned to Christina and said, The woman who ordered your clothes last night was obviously trying to curry favor with Hadley Corporation. Who would be interested in your stuff otherwise?

Christina was no pushover and wouldn’t tolerate this impertinent young lady.

With a cold smile playing on her lips, she retorted, Let’s not forget who threw a fit backstage last night after failing to get a few dresses. I wonder who it was who hit and yelled at people?

You

Jewel’s face turned ashen, her eyes glaring at Christina as if she wanted to devour the latter whole.

Just who does this woman think she is? Does she actually believe her position as Mrs. Hadley is already secure? How dare she talk to me like this!

Noticing the imminent quarrel between the two, Julia cast a pacifying gaze at Jewel.

Jewel was seething. She was her parentstreasured child, pampered since her childhood.

Even after debuting in the entertainment industry, she was catered to by many influential figures in the industry, all because of her ties to Hadley Corporation. This was the first time she had been so humiliated.

Suddenly, a mischievous glint appeared in her eyes. I have a party later today, with all the biggest stars attending. Why don’t you come too, Christina?

Christina was suspicious of Jewel’s seemingly kind invitation. She was sure that there was some ulterior

motive.

Hence, she began to contemplate a way to decline the offer.

Seeing Christina’s silence, Jewel continued, Don’t say I didn’t look out for you. This isn’t just any party. You could hand out a few business cards and attract many customers.”

Her tone was boastful, as if she was doing Christina a huge favor.

was about to decline when Julia intervened. “You two are of the same age,

you still going to refuse?” Jewel’s gaze

looking all reluctant! I bet she can’t wait to attend a party full of

be impolite to refuse. “All

first.

snatched Christina’s phone away as she was about to pull it out. “We’re just going out for a bit. What’s there

Not petty?

we’ll be

pulled Christina toward the front

Hadley, are you sure

sipped her tea. “Relax Jewel knows her limits. It’s good for them to spend more

words and was happy for Christina at the same time.

of Ms. Christina for her

a bright pink sports car stopped at the gate of a mansion nestled halfway up

something I wager you’d never have the chance to attend in your lifetime. What

she chose not to engage with Jewel’s belittling comments.

further in, the pulsating beats of music echoed around them. Every passerby was a familiar face, and

to catch up with some friends. Feel free to explore.” Jewel casually tossed the words over her shoulder before sauntering off, leaving

unwanted extra on a grand stage. Disinterested in partaking, she

Jewel, concealed within the mansion,

a lone figure detached from

to network with industry bigwigs?

friendly voice interrupted Jewel’s thoughts. It was her close friend,

woman over there? Get some people to

leave it to

circle, there would be cliques. Jamie was Jewel’s sidekick, always the

quick escape when she

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