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Betty added, “I wanna dazzle everyone tonight!”
“Forget about it,” Sophia scoffed, “Ada is the star of the event tonight. You’d never top her.”
She then pulled the dress down until Betty’s cleavage was more visible.
Sophia remarked, “You won’t have a lot of chances to get close to Landon Harper, so focus on how to utilize those slim opportunities rather than compete in this useless peacock pageant.
“You could be the prettiest one tonight, and Landon still might not want you!”
Liana had backfired on her, and Lauren was useless, so Sophia could only rely on Betty now.
She hoped Betty could marry rich. That way, she could use her son-in-law’s influence to further smoothen her journey to get all the power in the Walsh family.
“Don’t worry, Mom. Landon will definitely want to marry me!” Betty grinned, puffing out her chest. 1
“Oh? What’s your plan?”
“His sister, Zoe, is back in the country. She has promised to help me! Landon dotes on her sister, so I can definitely get his attention if she helps me put in a good word!” Betty said giddily, as if she was already dating Landon.
“Zoe? Zoe Harper?” Sophia frowned, recalling that pale, doll-like child who always came to Seaview Manor looking for Jeremy. Sophia believed that Zoe was obsessed with that bastard, Jeremy.
Sophia sighed, checking her painted nails as she lazed on the couch. “Things are never that simple. Zoe wouldn’t help you for nothing. What did she want in return?”
“No wonder Dad is so obsessed with you, Mom! You’re so keen!” Betty sat down beside her mother in her flamboyant gown. “Zoe likes Jeremy. She has asked for my help to assist her to marry Jeremy.”
“What?” Sophia shrieked. “No! Zoe’s brother is close friends with that bastard Jeremy. If she marries him,
I’ll lose my place in this family!”
“But Mom, I’ll be able to help you when I marry Landon.” Betty was pale with shock at her mother’s reaction.
Sophia pursed her lips, eyes turning dark. She suddenly asked, “How far along is Zoe and Jeremy?”
“What do you mean by how far along? Jeremy seems to be still infatuated with that whore, Alyssa. Zoe has no chance whatsoever.”
“Good.”
“Mom?”
“Don’t you see? This is a great chance to distance Landon and Jeremy from one another!” Sophia prodded her daughter’s forehead.
She continued, “Landon is his father’s only son. Even if his father is still leading the company and family,
Landon is bound to take over the mantle sooner or later!
“Using Zoe to form a rift between Jeremy and Landon was a far better deal than having her marry into the family.
“I know Jeremy. He never surrenders no matter how much you push him. Regardless, Zoe will still become the thing that separates them in the end!”
Betty looked in awe at her mother, now understanding her plan.
Suddenly, a faint knock echoed from the door.
Sophia composed herself, putting on a kind expression. “Come in.”
The door slowly opened, and in came Lauren with her teddy bear in hand. Betty gritted her teeth angrily upon seeing her sister. She fought the urge to tear the plush toy from her hands and rip it apart.
“What is it, Lauren?” Sophia asked lightly.
“Mom… Mommy…” Lauren clung to her bear, asking quietly, “Can… Can I attend tonight’s party?”
Both Sophia and Betty were taken aback by her request. This was the first time this near-non-existent young woman had asked anything for herself.
“Tsk tsk. Your sweet little persona is nearly crumbling at the seams, little sister,” Betty mocked, “You want to go because Landon will be there, don’t you? What a horny little bitch you are.”
“N-No!” Lauren had long forgotten about Landon, including how they had kissed and held one another that night in the garden.
“No one can get so lucky twice, little sister. Besides, did you forget about your mental illness? Do you really think he’d like a crazy little bitch like you?” Betty rolled her eyes. (1)
Lauren stiffened up, her grip on her teddy bear tightening.
“It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to attend tonight’s event, Lauren. Stay at home and-” Sophia cleared her throat. “Forget whatever happened between you and Landon.
“Do not get in your sister’s way or cause her any trouble from now on. Understood?”
“But Mommy, I wanna go because I … I really like Ada Kingsley’s movies! I want to meet her!” Lauren begged, tears welling up in her eyes.
“Who would believe you, brat? Don’t listen to her lies, Mom. She’s a scheming little bitch. That’s what she
1. She’s trying to steal Landon away from me!” (1)
“Stop this, Lauren. You’ve already caused enough trouble,” Sophia said sternly. It was as if she was ordering some housekeeper around.
Lauren could only stand there miserably, sniffling and hurt.
Her mother’s apathetic attitude and her sister’s hatred toward her had led her to become a meek and frail little creature who could never stand up for herself.
She was always labeled as the sick one. She was the daughter who brought shame to her family-the daughter who shouldn’t have been born. 1
The headlines for the next three days were all about Ada Kingsley’s visit to Solana City. The news had helped Berenike Hotel regain its footing in international recognition.
They had enjoyed a reputation like no other for several decades, becoming the number one place to stay for all kinds of personalities.
Their guests included diplomats, athletes, doctors, professors, and other world-famous bigshots. Even
Cyrris’ previous president stayed in this hotel once.
However, its reputation had steadily soured as one scandal after another rocked the Walsh Group.
Nowadays, when discussions turned to the company, all that netizens could talk about were Jeremy being cuckolded and Liana’s reprehensible actions.
Reputation and goodwill were something that took time to build. Yet, they could always shatter into nothingness in the blink of an eye.
Ada’s arrival would not only promote Berenike Hotel, but it would also help build Walsh Group’s image back up.
That was why Jeremy wanted nothing more than to have this win.
The hotel entrance was swarming with paparazzi and fans by six in the evening, all waiting to get a glimpse of Ada. A red carpet had been rolled out, too, fitting for a woman of the celebrity’s stature.
“I’m Ada’s number one fan! I’ve watched all her ‘The Deadly March’ movies and know them by heart! I can finally see her in person after ten years!”
“Berenike Hotel has outdone themselves this time. KS World Hotel cannot compare whatsoever!”
“But the Walsh’s seem to be really lost and confused these days…”
“That doesn’t mean their hotel will be affected. Ada’s arrival here means she approves of the Berenike
Hotel!”
A limousine came to a stop at the end of the red carpet. Guards kept the crowd at bay as one opened the door for Ada. 1
The moment she stepped out, the crowd burst into cheers and excitement.
Ada Kingsley was of mixed blood with both Cyrris and Furancian blood in her. She sported curly brown hair, her Cyrrian beauty accentuated by her Furancian physique. Standing at a height of 5 feet 10 inches,
She was in a good mood today as her fans welcomed her. A faint smile rose on her lips as she gently waved at the crowd.
“Ada! I’ve watched all your movies!”
“You’re gorgeous!”
Ada entered the hotel with her manager and bodyguards, then went to the banquet hall via elevator.
Jeremy and Xavier were already waiting outside when she arrived on their floor.
Jeremy calmly went up to her and offered his hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Kingsley. Welcome to