Chapter 26

At Ocean Pearl.

It was only 9.30am, but guests had occupied the hall. With the bet between Charmine and Julian going

on, everyone was keen to find out who Charmine was and how she would win. The ticket price went

from a few thousand to twenty thousand per ticket due to the increasing demand. Even executives like

Julian who was never seen in Burlington reserved front row seats. They were all supporters of Julian,

wanting to find out what drove Charmine to place such a grand and risky bet against Julian.

A dazzling back Hypersport pulled over at Ocean Pearl’s back door. Luke turned to Charmine and said,

“Miss Jordan, I’m relaying a message from Mr. Bailey. He said that if you need anything, just say the

word and he’d get it done.”

“No, I don’t need it,” came her firm reply. “This is a small matter, and help is not needed.” Charmine

got out of the car, but as she was about to shut the door, she added, “Right, help me to pass on to

your Mr. Bailey. Ask him to spend more time with Momo, and stop wasting time on me. I don’t lack

anything, especially men. Just give up.”

With that said, she turned and left, majestic and proud like a peacock.

Luke was left with a pale face. What did she mean she did not lack men? Also, ‘just give up’? How was

his master this message?

did not bother Charmine; she just wanted to make things clear with Anthony Bailey. Looking

was already 9.30, and the show would

makeup room hastily.

artists rushed to complete the models’ makeup while the manager

anxiously. “Why isn’t Charmine here yet? And

to be famous when she’s not. Mr.

have hired her for the final appearance,”

her’? Who else could it

from the corridor. Charmine marched

ranked third in

I’m ranked third! What about you? You’ve no ranking

barked as

“Exactly, a nobody like myself was chosen to

newbie? Are you sure you didn’t buy your ranking

away her assistant and makeup artist, about to jump at

Stop!” Mr. James yelled angrily. “The show is starting in thirty minutes, so everyone better

will pay ten times

pin-drop silent, and Amelia sat back on her seat.

she helped her get

mixed feelings, he spoke, “Miss Jordan, I have to say that

boldness. Because of you, our show is completely

think you

or less affect Chanel’s reputation and

else that a jewelry show was

fashion show where the models could show off their body shapes and costumes. In

as the main focus was

and display them on the stage. How interesting could it be? How

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