There was a period of rtive calm between the Berenike Hotel and KS World Hotel on the surface,


    but they were secretlypeting with each other.


    Their potential client, Ada Kingsley, was an international star who was an icon of the entertainment


    industry.


    She loved high-profile, extravagant events, and naturally, she would scoff at any wedding sponsors that


    were not luxury brands.


    It was public knowledge that Ada herself was a seasoned jewelry collector. She had even hosted small-


    scale private jewelry exhibitions, showcasing pieces worth no less than millions.


    For her grand wedding, she made a strict request at the twopeting hotels-offering her one-of-a-


    kind jewelry crafted by true masters.


    “Ada made it clear that she wanted something one of its kind to match her superstar status,” Xavier


    reported the request by Ada’s assistant word by word to Jasper and the upper management in the


    meeting.


    He continued, “She also mentioned that she has no limits for the design and designers of the jewelry.


    She


    wants Berenike and KS World toe up with solutions. Whoever offers the better sponsor will get her


    business. And Ada Kingsley keeps her word.”


    Jasper listened to the update with a frown as he tapped a pen on the table with a heavy look in his


    eyes.


    The upper management of the hotel was taken aback and huddled together to deliberate on the


    request.


    “She’s asking for the best in everything. Isn’t this an attempt to take advantage of us? We’re not her


    bottomless vault!”


    “A global superstar, she says. She really thinks highly of herself, doesn’t she?”


    “And what’s with the open-ended mission? She feels more like a question setter for exams than a


    superstar.”


    Jasper looked up and cast pressure on the others. “This is a meeting room, not an online chatroom.


    Keep


    your mouth shut if you don’t have any ideas.”


    Everyone fell silent and racked their brains for solutions after their boss was enraged.


    The director of design rattled off a list of prominent jewelry designers abroad. She even prepared


    presentation slides to introduce the background and representative work of each designer in detail.


    Jasper listened to it unemotionally and suddenly questioned, “Why isn’t Alexa on your list?”


    The mere mention of Alexa sent a collective hush through the room.


    “What’s wrong? What’s that look on everyone’s face?” Jasper asked, furrowing his brow, unaware of


    the


    reason for the silence.


    “Ahem… Mr. Beckett, I regret to tell you that we will never get Alexa to work for us…” the director


    stammered.


    “Why? Is she dead?”


    Everyone was speechless at Jasper’s sincere question.


    As the president of the Beckett Group, he was good at business negotiations andpany


    management.


    However, he had little knowledge about the jewelry and fashion industries.


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    “No, she’s well and alive. The problem is that Alexa is seen as the legend of the jewelry design


    industry.


    “The designers I showed you all hold Alexa in high esteem. Some even admitted to drawing inspiration


    from Alexa’s work when they hit creative roadblocks.


    “Alexa is an exceptional icon of the design world. Anyone who gets a hand on her jewelry would


    consider


    themselves lucky and cherish it like a family heirloom.


    “How could we possibly afford tomission Alexa to create a one-of-a-kind piece for Ada Kingsley?


    It’s… an unrealistic dream.”


    The director herself was a devoted fan of Alexa, and she felt personally affronted by the notion of


    having


    Alexa design jewelry for a celebrity like Ada.


    “Icon or no icon, Alexa is human, and she has her weakness.” Jasper remained stubborn as he insisted


    on the best solution. He announced, “We will select Alexa as the jewelry designer for Ada Kingsley’s


    wedding.


    Everyone immediately wondered what the hell he was thinking. The director began to perspire


    profusely.” But Mr. Beckett, the designers I mentioned are highly aplished experts.


    “They have received international recognition for their work. Their jewelry is definitely presentable …”


    Jasper calmly shook his head. “I didn’t reject your rmendations because they aren’t good. You did


    a great job, but you’ve underestimated ourpetition.”


    Everyone exchanged nces.


    “Our rival this time is KS World Hotel, led by Alyssa Taylor.”


    He used to have a headache at the mention of Alyssa’s name, but this time, his eyes were sparkling


    with admiration and respect.


    Jasper continued, “I know her well. She’s a perfectionist, much like myself. She must have learned


    about Ada Kingsley’s request, just as we did. Do you believe that, with KS Group’s wealth and her


    steeliness,


    she’d half-ass this?”