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Alyssa did not attend the jewelry show to flaunt her status as Winston Taylor’s daughter. She had two goals.
Firstly, to address the allegations of snatching the opportunity from Walsh Group through media interviews to stop the speculations.
Secondly, she delivered pastries to Ada at the venue, mainly to monitor Betty’s movements and gain control over the situation.
She would never allow that calculative bitch to gain the upper hand.
Ada showed up with a distinguished middle-aged man dressed in a brown suit.
“Ms. Alyssa, allow me to introduce you,” Ada said with a smile. “This is Vincent Carter, the global CEO of
AX and a dear friend of mine.”
“Vincent, this is Alyssa Taylor, the manager of KS World Hotel. She’s a talented lady!”
Vincent, a native of Yoarkley with blonde hair and blue eyes, hailed from a blue-blooded family.
“Mr. Carter, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Welcome to Solana City,” Alyssa greeted him with a warm smile as she extended her hand.
“Nice to meet you too, Ms. Taylor. It’s our honor to have you at AX’s show,” Vincent replied in halting
Cyrrisian and shook her hand.
Ada’s eyes darted between the two. She sensed that something was off. This should have been the first encounter between Vincent and Alyssa, but they gave off a feeling that they were familiar with each other.
The reporters were gaping at the two. Vincent had royal blood and carried himself with poise and haughtiness. However, he beamed warmly at Alyssa like she was family.
Everyone was in awe of Alyssa. They assumed that it was only normal for a ravishing beauty to attract the attention of men.
“Ms. Taylor, what a coincidence!/I didn’t expect to run into you here.” Zoe lifted the hem of her floor-
length gown and trotted to Alyssa with the grace of a swan.
Her dark eyes sparkled. A fairylike smile appeared on her face.
Alyssa squinted at Zoe with a sharp gaze. Next, she gave Zoe the cold shoulder and turned to Vincent and Ada with a smile. “Let’s chat on the side.”
Zoe was shaking in anger when she was blatantly ignored. How could they dismiss Landon Harper’s little sister?
Vincent and Ada had the same thought of finding a quieter spot to chat.
When they were about to leave, Zoe forced a smile suddenly and announced, “Ms. Alyssa, your jewelry set today is stunning! The pairing of Pigeon Blood Rubies and rose gold is classic indeed. It immediately attracted my attention from afar.”
Her comment immediately drew everyone’s attention to Alyssa’s jewelry. Alyssa responded with a gracious smile, saying, “Thank you.”
“But the jewelry isn’t from AX, right?” she bluntly pointed out.
The onlookers did a double-take and found it out, too. Alyssa’s jewelry was gorgeous, but anyone with decent jewelry knowledge could tell it wasn’t an AX product.
This appeared to have gone against the rules of the AX brand, and Alyssa had committed this faux pas in front of the global CEO.
“It’s AX’s jewelry show today, but you’re wearing pieces from other brands. That seems rather inappropriate, don’t you think?” Zoe raised her chin with a mocking look.
She continued, “Considering your status and the backing of the Belbanks KS Group, showing some respect to the event’s organizer shouldn’t be a difficult task. After all, you’re here for their event, aren’t you?
“Or perhaps you’re wearing your own brand and using this show as a platform to promote your products?
That’s impressive. What a capable businesswoman you are!
“You’ve certainly displayed remarkable sales and marketing skills!” Zoe’s caustic remarks hit the mark, leaving the reporters staring at Alyssa and murmuring among themselves.
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“Alyssa Taylor should have known such basic rules of the industry!”
“Of course she does! Maybe she just wanted to take advantage. These businesswomen always play dirty.
Perhaps she had used the same tricks to win Ada Kingsley’s trust and beat Mr. Walsh!”
“Tsk tsk. To think that I admired her before. Now, looking at her again, she seems quite shameless.”
Zoe snickered, feeling victorious for getting Alyssa into trouble.
She thought that Alyssa had become too arrogant and decided to teach her a lesson that day, with the best approach being character assassination.
Little did Zoe know that Jeremy had arrived late and had witnessed the scene. He stood in the shadows quietly and cast an icy glare at the gloating woman.
Tall and gorgeous like a deity, he stood stiffly in his suit and wore a glum expression.
“Mr. Walsh, that girl is bullying Madam!” Xavier was worried.
Jeremy pursed his lips and leaned forward. The look in his eyes hardened as he halted in his tracks. “Let’s wait and see.”
“Wait?” Xavier widened his eyes, looking baffled.
“She’s not just any woman. She’s Alyssa Taylor, and she will figure something out,” Jeremy said with a fondness in his narrowed eyes that he seemed unaware of. “Even if she’s out of ideas, she has me.”
Xavier gaped at Jeremy in disbelief and pressed a hand against his chest.
Jeremy went on, “No one’s messing with my ex except me.” 2
Xavier wondered if Jeremy was the same person. The look in Jeremy’s eyes was enough to melt the glaciers. It was a pity that Alyssa was not there to see it for herself.
Meanwhile, public opinion had turned against Alyssa. Her decision to wear jewelry from other brands at AX’s event sparked controversy. Many considered it a cheap ploy to promote other products, not to mention a violation of the rules. /1
Betty, who had been hiding behind Zoe, was relishing in schadenfreude. However, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy about Alyssa’s composure. She had expected Alyssa to appear frightened and helpless, but that was far from the truth, and it infuriated her.
“Miss.” Vincent, who had kept his silence, suddenly chimed in with an amused look, “I believe you’re the world.”
“That’s correct, Mr. Carter! I absolutely love AX’s jewelry, and this particular collection is my favorite!*
Zoe’s eyes lit up with hope, her heart racing when she finally captured the CEO’s attention.
“Since you claim it’s your favorite, you should know that the ‘Eternal Bloom’ collection drew its inspiration from the talented designer Alexa’s ‘Dark Desire’ collection.”
Vincent shifted his knowing gaze onto the swaying golden rose earring on Alyssa’s left ear.
From Jeremy’s perspective, Vincent’s was a suggestive and flirtatious glance. He felt uneasy and burdened when Alyssa was subjected to Vincent’s gaze.
“Ms. Alyssa’s jewelry is from Alexa’s ‘Dark Desire’ collection. In other words, the popular ‘Eternal Bloom’
collection wouldn’t exist without ‘Dark Desire.””
There was a collective expression of shock among the onlookers.
Even Ada Kingsley, who was not only Vincent’s good friend but also Alexa’s number one fan, found tweet taken aback by Alyssa wearing jewelry from the elusive “Dark Rose” collection-a name the bad beard of but never seen. She briefly experienced a rare moment of envy at Alyssa’s wealth.
Alyssa quietly cast Vincent a grateful look. There was no need for her to explain herself. This was Vincent’s turf, and it was his job to address those who were up to no good. She wouldn’t need to lift a finger for something as insignificant as Zoe’s slander.
Jeremy’s eyes had never left Alyssa. There was a hint of envy in them. He was sure that Alyans knew t man, and the two shared a close relationship at that.
“Who’s that old man?” Jeremy demanded to know.
“Vincent Carter is the global CEO of AX. His grandfather holds the title of the last Duke of Yoarday, and his grandmother is the founder of AX. In simple terms, they own the brand, and he has been appoints
CEO simply because of his family ties,” Xavier explained.
He continued, “Vincent has inherited the dukedom from his grandfather and owns vast estates bestowed by the monarchy. He’s also one of the top five wealthiest individuals in Yoarkley, worth tens of billions
Madam is so cool for having a duke as a friend!”
Jeremy breathed hard and swallowed. He tightened his fists unhappily.
“Is Mr. Carter speaking up for Madam? Ooh, has he fallen for her?” Xavier exclaimed at his discovery and sighed.
He added, “If that’s the case, Madam stands a chance at becoming a duchess. Her family background is impressive enough, and if she marries into royalty… Gosh, she’ll reach a whole new level of fame and power!”