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“It was never my intention to hide my identity from you. I just never wanted to get involved in any media or special circles because of what I’m passionate about.
“I create these beautiful pieces all for my own enjoyment, nothing more,” Alyssa spoke to Ada, her tone as warm and sincere as ever.
Alyssa added, “I’m very honored to have been on the receiving end of your admiration and respect, however,
What gracefulness!
What elegance!
“I’m so sorry, Ms. Alyssa. No, Ms. Alexa. Please forgive me for my behavior before,” Ada pleaded, feeling. unbelievably guilty about how rude and proud she had been toward Alyssa. She really was a fool.
“I may be Alexa, but I’m also KS World Hotel’s general manager. I remain at fault for breaching the terms of our contract, so please. You have no reason to apologize.”
Alyssa was like a mousetrap right now, Sophia and Betty being the mice in question.
They were seconds away from being caught.
Sliva declared, “Lacrima Dei is a less well-known piece belonging to Ms. Alexa’s private collection. It has rarely been exhibited to the public, nor would anyone else in the world have it besides Ms. Alexa herself.”
Sliva turned her sharp, accusatory gaze to Betty. “Hence, I hold without a doubt that the necklace Ms.
Betty Walsh gave Madam Ada is a counterfeit.
“This is an act of absolute disrespect toward Ms. Alexa, putting her good name and reputation at risk. Ms.
Alexa has even purchased insurance for every single piece of jewelry she’s ever crafted. I am sure Ms.
Betty is aware of the legal consequences of her actions now that it has come to this.”
The crowd’s attention was now on Betty, their impression of her crumbling into pieces.
Jeremy remained calm, as if he had expected this to happen.
He hadn’t been able to meet Alexa herself even when he flew all the way to Yoarkley to find her, so there was no way someone like Betty could have gotten her hands on one of Alexa’s creations.
Jeremy’s anger rose once again at the thought of being toyed with, and he shot Alyssa a glare.
The latter narrowed her eyes, a scowl appearing on her face. She wondered why Jeremy was staring at her like that. She felt that Jeremy was behaving like a lunatic.
Betty couldn’t take the accusatory gazes and comments from the crowd anymore. She shakily hid behind.
her mother, quaking like a leaf in the wind.
Ada cried, “Have you been lying to me from the start, Ms. Betty? How could you resort to something so debased and repulsive just to get me to choose your hotel?”
“I-I…” But Betty didn’t know what to say anymore. She was covered in cold sweat by now.
Ada said, “I chose to trust in you because you were representing the Walsh Group as well as your family.
“Now, I have no choice but to say that you and your company have lost my faith and respect in all sense of those words!
“You have brought humiliation to your entire family!”
Ada was furious by now, partly because she was made an idiot in front of her idol. There was no other reasonable alternative now than to direct her anger at Betty.
The crowd agreed with her views.
Seeing such a wealthy heiress use a counterfeit product to trick such a renowned celebrity was a humiliating sight to behold!
That would surely make it into the books, just like how Liana had been cuckolding Jeremy Walsh all those months ago.
“Madam Ada, as CEO of Walsh Group, I assure you we had no idea of the nature of this gift and agreement Betty has made on behalf of us with you,” Jeremy spoke out of the blue, voice flat as if he wasn’t bothered about this at all. “Her actions represent only herself and not us.”
Behind him, Alyssa cocked an amused brow.
Sophia was nearly losing her teeth with how hard she was grinding them.
“But,” Jeremy glanced at Alyssa as he continued, “I will take responsibility on behalf of her for this mistake. That is to say, for any penalties liable to be incurred from this accident.”
Take responsibility?
There was something quite peculiar about that sentence.
A disappointed look surfaced on Alyssa’s face. She sneered and turned away from Jeremy.
He had once again proved how much of a coward he was. In the end, he was still going to take care of
Sophia and Betty’s mess for them to save his company.
He was always lying to her.
“W-Wait! Why are you accusing us as if we’ve done something so terribly wrong? We’re victims too!”
Sophia quickly leaped to her daughter’s defense, her face beet red.
She continued, “My daughter was only doing her best to get you jewelry you liked, Madam Ada. It is so that you would consider choosing our company.
“With so many assets, we could buy not just one but ten of Alexa’s creations. We wouldn’t buy a fake one just to appeal to you!
“We wouldn’t have bought it in the first place if we knew it was fake! In fact, the seller owes us an explanation!”
Now, the crowd was sniggering at her words. Who did Sophia think she was, boasting so loudly about being able to buy Alexa’s work?
“Mrs. Walsh,” Sliva said, having had enough of her bluff. “Ms. Alexa’s jewelry creations are unique and one-of-a-kind. They are rarely available on the market these days.”
Sliva said, “Because of this, anyone who manages to buy a piece for themselves would never consider reselling it. I’m sure you must’ve felt you were being lied to when told this was a genuine product.
“I’m also certain Ms. Alexa wouldn’t sell any of her creations to you even if you gave her all the money in the world.”
Sliva’s gaze showed a dark, cunning air before she added, “You are far from qualified to be able to obtain one, in any respect.”
“You… You!” Sophia cried, eyes bugging out from her face, but she couldn’t find the words.
The guests were on Sliva’s side on this one.
Sophia had caused trouble countless times by now, her reputation in Solana City on a needle’s edge. If it weren’t for her husband, Javier Walsh, she wouldn’t have been able to stick around any longer.
It was all the more infuriating that someone who was debased and shameless as Sophia was calling for justice to be done.
“Besides,” Sliva said, turning to Betty, “Can you confidently say you had no clue that this product was a counterfeit, Ms. Betty?”
Betty tried her best to stand up for herself. “O-Of course I can! I have no reason to buy a fake! I have the money!”
“I doubt it,” Alyssa snorted.
The crowd was stunned. What did Alyssa mean by this?
Jeremy glanced at her as well. The sheer brightness of her smile ignited a fiery sensation in his heart.
So, she had set up this entire chess game from the start.
“What do you mean by that? Are you going to accuse my daughter again?” Sophia cried, hugging her daughter and quivering as if they were the victims.
Sliva ignored her and said to Betty, “I’m sure you still recall who you sought out to make this fake.”
There was no way Betty was going to respond to her. She’d be digging her own grave otherwise.
“No? Well, let me refresh your memory then.”
The big screen onstage suddenly displayed a live video feed of a foreign man.
“Good evening. Tyson.” Sliva grinned at him.
“Hi, Sliva. And… Madam.” Tyler waved bashfully.
“Your work is as impressive as ever,” Alyssa praised, not the least bit upset at him. “I knew this necklace.