"She did."


    "I see." Christine gritted her teeth in secret.


    Since that wretched person couldn''t take a hint and insisted on sticking close to her mother, she shouldn''t me her if things turned out badly. She had missed her chance with the Shaw family before, but no matter what, she wouldn''t let go of Yasmin, who was an even bigger prize! At least that was what she thought.


    As soon as I hung up the phone, Jane came over. "You look so happy. What''s the good news?"


    "Ms. Jackson wants to help make some connections." I put down my phone. "She invited me to join her for a dinner party tomorrow."


    "That''s great news!" Jane was also pleased. "I was just worried about how to boost your reputation in the domestic market. You know, even though we could talk business with a pile of awards, it still feels like it would be more harm than good."


    "Those who want to spend money on custom designs are looking for prestige, and when we seek them out ourselves, it''s easy for us to be looked down upon


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    When discussing work, Jane was very methodical. "Yasmin is a great opportunity. Just by standing to her, you won''t even need to introduce yourself, and people wille to learn about you."


    I agreed, "That''s what I think too."


    Originally, I thought I would have to wait until the end of the month''s awards ceremony for a chance to establish a foothold in the domestic market.


    It seemed we wouldn''t have to wait that long.


    The next afternoon, I started getting ready early, applying a delicate makeup that almost covered the wound on my lip.


    I changed into a one-shoulder mermaid gown designed by Dave himself. At first nce, the design seemed simple, but the details were eye-catching upon closer inspection. Then, I went downstairs with Jane and Danny.


    The night before, I had already discussed with Danny that while I attended the dinner party, Jane would take him to a newly opened Superman-themed restaurant. However, as soon as we exited the apartment building, I saw a familiar car.


    And leaning against it was a very familiar person.


    Ryan was dressed in a haute couture suit, a lit cigarette held between his slender fingers. His head was slightly bowed, but he still exuded a strong aura of authority. "Aunt! I will miss you!"


    Over the past few days, the little kid had insisted on calling me "Aunt" again, arguing that calling me Charlotte might be a little rude.


    I ruffled his hair. "Okay, Danny, listen to Jane."


    Hearing themotion, Ryan looked up and walked over with a deep, warm voice. "I''m here to take you to the dinner party."


    "How did you know I was going to the dinner party?"


    As soon as the words left my mouth, I knew the answer


    A dinner party with top celebrities from the entertainment industry would have excellent privacy and security, so it was likely that there would be a list. For Ryan, obtaining such a guest list would be easy.


    In the entertainment industry, despite its morous appearance to outsiders, it ultimately came down to capital.


    I paused and said, "No need. I have my own car."


    "Your car seems to have a t tire."


    Ryan pointed, and I followed his gaze to see my deted tire.


    Just my luck-things were going from bad to worse.


    Jane handed me the car keys. "Why don''t you take my car? I''ll take Danny by taxi."


    "Never mind."


    At the time, it was rush hour. It would be difficult to get a taxi in the city center, and dys plus traffic jams would make things worse.


    The restaurant was also very popr, so by the time they got there, there might be no seats left.


    I had already promised Danny and I didn''t want to disappoint him.


    I looked at Ryan. "Then I''ll have to ask you to give me a lift, Mr. Frost."


    "Aunt!" Danny gently tugged at the hem of my dress, giving Ryan a curious nce. With an air of confidence, he said, "When Unclees back from work, I''ll ask him to pick you up!"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.