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?

she just wanted to make things clear with

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

makeup room hastily.

artists rushed to complete

anxiously. “Why isn’t Charmine here yet? And nobody is

arrogant, pretending to be famous when she’s not. Mr. James,

hired her for the final appearance,” Amelia

her’? Who else could it

cold and arrogant voice was heard coming from the corridor.

third

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

tone!” Amelia barked as

a nobody like myself was chosen to make the final appearance. Does

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

Amelia pushed away her assistant and makeup artist, about

yelled angrily. “The show is starting

show will pay

the room went pin-drop silent, and Amelia sat back on

swiftly as she helped her get

Charmine. With mixed feelings, he

show is completely sold out.

you think

affect Chanel’s reputation

knew better than anyone else that a jewelry show was nothing like a

show where the models could show off

focus was

the stage. How interesting could

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