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

this message?

to make things clear

noted it was already 9.30, and the show would start in 30 minutes. She

makeup room hastily.

rushed to complete the models’ makeup while the manager

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

She’s always been arrogant, pretending to be famous when she’s

her for the

her’? Who

voice was heard coming from the corridor.

model ranked third in Burlington…

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

Amelia barked as

“Exactly, a nobody like myself was

you’re worse than a newbie? Are you sure you

away her assistant and makeup artist, about to jump

James yelled angrily. “The show is starting

ruined my show will pay

room went pin-drop silent, and Amelia sat back

swiftly as she

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

boldness. Because of you, our show is completely sold out. What do you feel

you think you

this would more or less affect Chanel’s reputation and the company would be criticized

knew better than anyone else that a

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

focus was

the stage. How interesting could it

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