Betty gripped her arm, which now sported a light bruise, and followed her mother into the venue away


    from the crowd.


    Even though her mother had sessfully won her father over all those years ago, Betty had never


    seen. her more than a prudish, unruly woman who could never make it to the same level as those in


    her circle.


    Sophia fell far short of the graceful stature of women like Mandy Lovce from the Taylor family or


    N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Penelope Miller, Zoe’s mother.


    That proved to be a source of misfortune for Betty. After all, one couldn’t select their birth


    circumstances.


    This event had two parts-a cocktail party and the charity auction itself. Numerous A-list stars filled the


    party, and it seemed as if half of the celebrity circle was present tonight.


    In her role as the general manager of the KS World Hotel and as the leader of the organizing team for


    the charity event, Alyssa found herself inevitably in the spotlight for interviews with the reporters.


    Poised andposed, she confidently addressed questions from the cameras and microphones with


    ease.


    “Ms. Alyssa, considering that Ada Kingsley has opted to coborate with Berenike Hotel for her


    wedding, is the event you’re currently organizing for MINT perceived as a strategic move to rival


    them?”


    “I can see why you might think that, especially considering we’re directpetitors with the Berenike


    Hotel,” Alyssa replied with a smile.


    She continued, “However, it’s worth noting that MINT specifically chose us to host this event on their


    behalf. It’s simply a matter of coincidence.”


    “There had been news of Ada considering KS World for her wedding previously. What prompted the


    sudden change of heart? Was there a specific reason behind this decision?”


    “I’m afraid I can disclose nothing. This pertains to our hotel’s confidential information.”


    *Is it because information about Ada Kingsley’s wedding venue was leaked?”


    Alyssa’s eyes took on a chilling glint in response to that question. She felt that something about that


    reporter seemed off. He might have been deliberately ced here for a specific reason.


    Meanwhile, Zoe was drinking her champagne while enjoying the sight of Alyssa being bombarded by


    the


    She was the one who had sent that nosy reporter in.


    Though he wouldn’t make much difference, he would still get on Alyssa’s nerves and torture her while


    she


    was out in public.


    Just then, Sophia and Betty walked over. Betty was no longer timid. This time, she strode as if she


    owned.


    the ce. She felt like the victor, after all.


    “You are correct. It’s exactly because of this,” Alyssa answered, taking on a serious tone.


    Zoe’s brows furrowed in response. She hadn’t anticipated Alyssa’s straightforward response. Instead,


    she


    had expected excuses or, at the very least, some sign of embarrassment.


    She had no idea what to expect next.


    “Do give Ms. Alyssa a break. She’s already busy enough dealing with the aftermath of her hotel’s


    contract


    breach,” Betty said, a grin on her face.


    She added, “Don’t give up now. I’m sure you’ll do your best next time. We’ll be sure to take your


    mistakes


    in stride, too, and ensure we fulfill our end of the contract.”