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.

Julia intervened. “You two

so. Are you still going to refuse?” Jewel’s gaze held a hint

can’t wait to attend a party

it would be impolite to refuse. “All right, let

first.

out. “We’re just going out for a bit. What’s there to

brows knitted together. Not petty? Does she truly know

we’ll be

Christina toward the front door.

Hadley, are you sure

limits. It’s good for them to spend

was happy for Christina at the same time.

Christina for her to say so.

stopped at the gate of a

on Christina’s wrist, ushered her toward the grand entryway. “This is a gathering of A–list celebrities, something I wager you’d never have the chance to attend in your lifetime. What a pity that a commoner like

not to engage with Jewel’s belittling comments.

the pulsating beats of music echoed around them. Every passerby was a familiar

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

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

within the

seemed out of place, a lone figure detached from

opportunity to network with industry

Jewel’s thoughts. It was her

woman over there? Get

leave it to

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

was contemplating a quick escape when she

around to find three young celebrities about her

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