Chapter 376


    “That’s not all! How could they walk the red carpet after Ada Kingsley? Who do they think they are?”


    “I didn’t take any photos of them. Just a waste of my storage space.”


    “I know Betty is Javier Beckett’s daughter; and I heard that Zoe is Landon Harper’s sister. They might


    not


    be famous, but they’re filthy rich. I bet they paid a huge sum to show upst!”


    Betty and Zoe entered the venue with satisfaction, thinking that they had garnered enough attention.


    To their dismay, they found reporters moring to interview celebrities like Ada or brand designers. No


    one wanted to interview the two youngdies at all.


    “This is uneptable! Are they blind?” Betty stomped when she was given the cold shoulder. “How


    dare


    they ignore us? They don’t know their stuff! Don’t they know I could end their careers if they get on my


    bad


    side?”


    “Reporters are only after those who are worth something. They’lle after you like sharks lusting for


    blood if you’re famous, well-connected, or influential,” Zoe released her frustration by taunting Betty.


    “Fine, fine. I don’t know anyone in the industry because Mom doesn’t want me to be in touch with the


    media. She says that rich people should keep a distance from the average folks for prestige.” Betty


    might


    be Zoe’s partner in crime, but she was no pushover.


    She feigned innocence and took a dig at Zoe. “But Zoe, you’re a socialite in the city and the mentee of


    a


    famous pianist. Why didn’t they interview you at all? It’s ridiculous, don’t you think? I’m angry for you.


    Should I get a few reporters to chat with you?”


    “Hmph, there’s no need for that. I prefer keeping a low profile and hate being watched like animals in a


    zoo!” Zoe scoffed, anger stirring within her.


    The two fakedies rolled their eyes at each other and turned away.


    Suddenly, they heard a flurry of footsteps from behind.


    “Look! It’s Alyssa Taylor!”


    “Wow! I didn’t see her on the red carpet. Turns out she’s in the venue! That’s very slick of her.”


    “She’s the only one here who’s truly low profile. Not to mention, she managed her hotel efficiently and


    secured the bid for Ada Kingsley’s wedding. She’s beautiful and capable, unlike those who just throw


    money around for a red carpet appearance.”


    The reporters might not have called Betty and Zoe out, but the two women felt like they were being


    pped and shamed.


    The reporters swarmed toward Alyssa. In the chaos, two of them bumped into Betty and Zoe, nearly


    pushing them to the ground.


    “Argh! Are you blind or what?” Betty growled, regaining her bnce. Meanwhile, Zoe trembled with


    anger


    as she watched Alyssa being surrounded by reporters.


    “Ms. Taylor, what are your thoughts on winning the bid against the Beckett Group for Ada Kingsley’s


    wedding?” a reporter shouted a question.


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    “First of all, it’s my honor to work with Ms. Kingsley. I am grateful for her trust in KS World. Secondly, I’d


    like to emphasize that the Beckett Group is not on the losing side just because they went after the


    same


    business opportunity as we did.


    “The Berenike Hotel has a longer history than the KS World Hotel and has always set the benchmark


    for the industry. I hope there won’t be any prejudice against the Berenike Hotel, and please don’t


    assume that thispetition will strain the rtionship between KS Group and the Beckett Group.”


    Alyssa knew that she had staged a perfecteback, but she knew it was important to be moderate.


    She’d be dumb to gloat about her victory or lower her ss by hitting out on the Beckett Group.


    “Gosh, Ms. Taylor is so charming! I’m smitten with her!”


    “Exactly. She remains humble even after winning the project. She has a likable personality. I thought


    she


    was mean to wrangle the opportunity from the Beckett Group, but I’ve changed my mind!”


    People showered Alyssa withpliments, which only fueled Zoe’s resentment. She clenched her


    fists,


    shaking with anger.


    All of a sudden, she noticed the ruby earrings in gold on Alyssa’s ears and the matching ne on


    Alyssa’s neck.


    The Pigeon Blood Rubies are the rarest and the most expensive of all rubies.


    Betty stared longingly at the huge rubies on Alyssa’s neck and swallowed hard in envy. Zoe was


    simrly jealous of Alyssa but soon spotted a detail and quickly hatched a n.


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