The counterfeit worked!


    Betty had nervously handed it to Ada. She had been terrified of being found out.


    In fact, she had even devised an escape n in case she was discovered.


    Her excuse would involve iming that she had been deceived by the “friend” who had given her the


    jewelry.


    Surprisingly, Ada didn’t realize the jewelry was a counterfeit. She had to thank Alexa’s disciple, Tyson


    Nn, for that..


    Ada even tried the ne on, grinning from ear to ear.


    That was how Ada decided she would work with Berenike Hotel. Just like that, Betty managed to carve


    a


    spot out for herself in the hotel’s higher management-all without her mother’s help!


    That night, Sophia celebrated with Betty on the balcony, popping bottles of champagne.


    “Once Ada’s wedding is over and your father entrusts you with full control of the hotel, you’ll be set on


    the


    path to securing a position on the board of directors!


    *Then we can finally kick that bastard Jasper out of the picture!” Sophia eximed, her hand snaked


    around her daughter’s waist.


    Her eyes glowed with excitement as she said, “I can’t rely on your sister, but you have never let me


    down!”


    “Don’t you worry, Mom! Once I secure a spot on the board, I’ll gradually diminish Jasper’s influence.


    Then


    the entire business will be in our hands!” Betty happily clinked sses with her mother.


    Just then, the butler called from outside the room, “Madam Sophia, Ms. Betty, there’s a letter for you.”


    The women shared a look before going to the door.


    “Who is it from?” Betty asked.


    “KS World Hotel’s General Manager’s personal assistant cum secretary, Mr. Lynch.”


    KS World Hotel? Alyssa Taylor sent them this?


    “Thank you. Now leave us.” Sophia took the letter and shut the door.


    From N?velDrama.Org.


    She opened the envelope to find two invitations to a charity auction for jewelry. She pursed her lips, her


    expression darkened.


    “Mom, this doesn’t feel right. That bitch hasn’t made a squeak for nearly two weeks, only to send this to


    us now for seemingly no reason. This isn’t a trap, is it? Betty asked womedy


    “Tsk. There’s nothing to fear. Now that Ada has signed the contract to work with us. Alyssa has no


    chance


    of turning the tides in her favor anymore”


    Coincidentally, the evening news on the television began broadcasting about said charty auction.


    “Look, Mom, the event organizer is MINT! Betty eximed. “They’re a famous fashion magazine that


    has


    branches all across the world.


    “Countless celebrities got famous all because they were featured on its covers! I cant believe Alyssa


    had


    them organize this event. She’s going all out! Look, even Ada is joining t


    She hadn’t anticipated that Alyssa, whose reputation had suffered alongside that of KS World Hotel


    would be able to secure MINT. Just how many connections did she have?


    Betty’s hands were clenched into fists her nails digging into her palms.


    “There’s no use putting bells and whistles on everything. A loss is a loss. Alyssa is only doing this to


    keep


    appearances up,” said Sophia, scowling


    Imre


    She added, “We need to attend. She sent us invites, after am not scared of her. This is the perfect


    opportunity to keep an eye on Alyssa too. We have to make sure she doesn’t steal Ada away again


    Alyssa had just finished speaking with MINTs editor-in-chief on the phone and was getting ready to go


    kayaking when Jonah visited.


    “Jonah!” she cried happily, running downstairs to leap into his arms.


    Jonah weed her hug, nearly lifting her from the ground.