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Betty rolled her eyes silently, though she still praised, “You’re amazing, Zoe! If you can find one of Alexa’s designs to give Ada, she’ll definitely join us!
“That way, we’d get revenge on Alyssa and help my brother. You’ll leave a good impression on him, too.
I’m sure your relationship with him will blossom then!”
Zoe was grinning so widely that her teeth looked like they might fall out. “That’s why we need to win Ada over from KS World!”
Betty, meanwhile, had other ideas.
She wasn’t going to help Jeremy. They didn’t even share the same mother.
Instead, she intended to use this opportunity to prove herself to their father and wrest control of the project from him.
That would earn her father’s favor and help reconcile her mother’s relationship with him. And Zoe would become the catalyst for that, Betty thought sneakily.
“Well, tonight went to hell,” Zoe grumbled. “Jeremy left, and my brother never showed up either … Screw him. I’m not going to talk to him when I go home!”
“But I did see your brother earlier. He left before you saw him,” Betty suddenly said coldly.
“What? When?”
“When you were playing the piano, he was right there with my sister, Lauren. She’s really pushing him toward fame,” Betty remarked with a hint of bitterness.
“Your sister? Your sister, that idiot?” Zoe was in shock, unable to believe what she’d just heard. She knew
Lauren very well. They were even classmates in the same girls’ school back then.
“It’s over for me, Zoe,” Betty moaned. “Your brother seems to be in love with her already.”
“In love?” Zoe rose from her seat, splashing her drink all over the counter. “That idiot doesn’t deserve my brother’s love!”
Betty secretly cheered her on. However, on the surface, she continued miserably, “You didn’t see how caring and tender he was toward her. He bought a gown for her and even told her how he would only treat honestly-“
She sighed again, the wine lowering her inhibitions. “I’m beginning to think that he’s just blind. He’s as blind as a fucking bat.”
Zoe’s expression grew even more menacing. She sneered, “Are you standing up for her, Betty? Do you miss Alyssa being your sister-in-law?”
“What?” Realizing she had misspoken, Betty gave an awkward chuckle. “No, no, of course not. I’m analyzing the situation for you.
“I don’t know why Jeremy is behaving like this after the divorce. Is this what they mean by realizing how much someone means to you after you lose them?”
Zoe gritted her teeth, a dark and obsessive need for possessing Jeremy churning in her gut. “I don’t buy it. Jeremy’s not in love with Alyssa Taylor! If he were, they wouldn’t be fucking divorced after three years of marriage! He’s just envious because she’s doing better without him!”
She then twirled her hair around her fingers, saying, “Meanwhile, I have known Jeremy for years. Alyssa could never compare to me. I’m sure he still cares about me. He’s just blinded by that whore, Alyssa!”
Betty grimaced but said nothing. Something was definitely wrong with Zoe, but she couldn’t say anything just yet. After all, she still needed Zoe’s help to marry Landon!
“We need to find a way to get Ada on our side. Betty, we need to help Jeremy win this. I’ll help you,” Zoe decided. Her bloodshot eyes narrowed as she recalled how Alyssa had given “Ragnarok” to Ada.
Zoe added, “It’s just a fucking brooch. Alexa has way more designs than this. If she can get her hands on one, then I can too!”
Being a Mosgravian, Ada had never eaten such a variety of dishes, so she naturally dug in with gusto.
Alyssa and Sean kept her company, the former chatting merrily with Ada as she ate but never once bringing up anything about her marriage with Jeremy nor insulting the Walsh Group.
They talked about everything from their hobbies to Ada’s career to jewelry.
When dinner was over, Alyssa and Sean escorted Ada down to the parking lot.
“Thank you for the delicious meal, Ms. Alyssa. It was quite amazing. I’m particularly fond of that flaky pastry filled with pistachio. Your hotel’s chefs are every bit as skilled as you say they are!”
“That’s a pistachio and chocolate cream baklava. I can have a box or two of those sent to you before you leave for Mosgravia. One for you and one for your mother,” Alyssa offered kindly.
“Madam Ada, most of the dishes tonight are actually cooked by Ms. Alyssa here, including the pastry you just ate,” Sean said excitedly.
“Truly? Did you really make that wonderful dessert?” Ada exclaimed in awe.
It was difficult to believe that a powerful businesswoman like Alyssa was so skilled in the kitchen, too.
What a well-rounded individual.
Clearly, she respected Ada as well, having personally cooked for her.
“Yes, but I’m sure it could have been better.” Alyssa nodded humbly.
Ada was silent for a moment as she did some thinking.
“Did you bring the contract, Ms. Alyssa?”
Alyssa was taken aback. “Do you mean …?”
“I’d like to entrust my wedding to you and KS World Hotel. If you don’t mind, I can sign the agreement right away.”
Alyssa nearly buzzed with glee. Her expression remained calm, but her heart started pounding excitedly.
in her chest.
Sean was just as excited. He swiftly rummaged in his office bag. “Of course, yes, it’s right here!”
“Madam Ada,” Alyssa began, “You requested both KS Group and Walsh Group to acquire a jewelry designer who could create a one-of-a-kind piece for you for your wedding..
“As of now, I am yet to be able to fulfill said request. If I may ask, why would you like us to organize your wedding?”
Sean peered closely to listen in as well.
Ada appeared guilty for a moment. “Honestly, I was never serious about having either of you host my wedding. I’d never been to Solana City; having the wedding here was just to fulfill my mother’s wishes.
“Even earlier tonight, when I accepted Mr. Jeremy’s invitation, I had only done so to have some entertainment for my night. It was never an expression of any decision I’d made.
“I am sorry for my presumptions and my pride. I shouldn’t have underestimated you two. Only now do I understand why you and Mr. Jeremy are so well-known in the city. You two are truly devoted to your hotel, and it would be an honor to have either of you host my wedding.”
“But why choose us instead?”
“Truthfully, I didn’t make my choice when you gifted me with ‘Ragnarok.’ It was because of your cooking tonight that changed my mind. There is a passionate devotion that you put into the food.
“I could taste it, just as much as I can see how much heart Alexa puts into crafting her jewelry. This devotion is why I choose to work with KS World Hotel,” Ada said with every ounce of honesty in her being.
Alyssa now understood, but she was still in shock at Ada’s decision.
It looked like those years of learning how to cook actually served a purpose!
The two women sat in Ada’s car, where Sean placed two identical contracts before them.
Before signing, Ada paused for a moment. “Is it alright if we add another clause in the contract, Ms. Alyssa?”
“Of course.”
“I would like any and all plans for my wedding to be kept locked silent and shut away from the public media. I want to surprise my fans and mother when the time comes.”
“Go ahead. We will fulfill our side of the contract to your maximum satisfaction,” Alyssa reassured.
They then signed the agreement while Sean watched on happily.
“Happy working together, Ms. Alyssa.” Ada beamed, extending her hand out to Alyssa.
Alyssa reached out to shake the proffered hand. “Happy working, Madam Ada.”
Jeremy rushed to the hospital first thing after getting word that Landon had been in a car accident. Landon was lying in the VIP ward in a neck and spine brace while his secretary fed him apple slices.
He looked like some impotent bum trying to act high and mighty.
“When did you swap your hair for a potbelly? You’re not some greasy 45-year-old man who still has the hots for women twice your age, Landon. So don’t act like it,” Jeremy quipped as he walked into the ward.
The secretary quickly got up and greeted Jeremy before leaving the room, giving them privacy.
“Jeez! Are you here to visit me or make me look bad? I can’t even move my hands, man!” Landon cried, then winced when he accidentally shifted his wrist too much.