Chapter 222


    Chapter 222


    The knockoff Alea ne that Glynnin had acquired from Edith had worked wonders indeed!


    When she presented it discreetly to Ada, she had steeled herself for potential embarrassment, worried


    that Ada would recognize the fake and she would be aughingstock But even if Ada discovered


    the truth, Glynnis had a backup n. She’d im shed been swindled by a so-called friend, that her


    knowledge of jewelry was limited and shed been easily


    fooled


    To her surprise, whether it was the craftsmanship of Alea’s apprentice or Ada’sck of discernment.


    Ada didn’t notice the ne was a fake. In fact, she was so thrilled that she put it on right away and


    refused to take it off


    Finally, Ada and Glynnis officially signed the contract


    With the help of Elspeth, who tirelessly sang her praises to Frederic, Glynnis even got promoted to a


    board member,nding a spot in the high-level meetings of the group!


    That night, Elspeth and her daughter sat on the balcony, sipping their celebratory champagne ahead of


    time


    “Once Ada’s wedding is over your father will officially hand over the hotel to you You’ve taken the first


    step towards sess Given time. I’m sure you join the board of directors and together we can kick that


    scoundrel Thaddeus out!” Elspeth wrapped her arms around her daughter her eyes shining with hope 1


    can’t mly on your sister anymore. My future depends on you”


    “Don’t worry, Mom. Once I secure my position, il gradually whittle away Thadessus’s power. The


    Abernathy Group will be ours Glynnis’s eyes sparkled with ambition as she cheerfully clinked sses


    with Elspeth.


    Just then, the butler’s voice echoed from outside the door


    “Madam, Miss Glynnis, someone has just delivered an invitation for both of you”


    Elspeth and Glynnis exchanged looks and stepped out of the balcony.


    “Who sent #7” Glynnis asked.


    it’s from the secretary of the general manager of K Orld Hotel, Mr. Dempsey” From Evadne?


    “Got it, you can go back to your duties Elspeth took the invitation and closed the door


    She opened the envelope and found two invitations to a charity jewelry auction inside. Elspeth’s is


    tightened, her expression darkened.


    “Mom, Evadne has been quiet for a while and now suddenly she’s sent us an invitation. Could this be


    some sort of trap? Glynnis asked anxiously


    Pift, what’s there to be afraid of? Now that Ada has signed a contract with you, it’s a done deal. Even if


    Evadne tries to meddle, it’s toote


    Coincidentally, the TV was broadcasting the evening news, and the headline was about the charity


    jewelry auction


    “Mom! The event is being sponsored by Ethereal Vogue


    Glynnis pointed at the television screen and eximed, “This is a world renowned fashion magazinel


    Celebrities are dying to be featured on its cover! I can’t believe Evadne is hosting an event for Ethereal


    Vogue. She has so many connections! The news also said that Ada and many other stars will attend


    the event!”


    Seeing that Evadne had managed to secure Ethereal Vogue, Glynnis felt a mix of envy and admiration


    Her sharp nails dug into her palm as she clenched her fist


    “Hmph, no matter how big she makes this event, she’s still lost. Shes just trying to save face Elspeth


    grumbled Since sh eye on her, make sure she doesn’t pull any trickson Ada and ruin our ns!”


    invited us, it would be rude not to attend. Let’s go and keep an


    Meanwhile, Evadne had just finished a cheerful phone call with the editor-in-chief of Ethereal Vogue,


    speaking in fluent English without any pressure


    As she changed into her workout clothes and prepared to go kayaking in the backyard, Cassius came


    to see her “Cassius!”


    Evadne rushed downstairs andunched herself into Cassius’s arms


    Seeing her dressed so tightly, her curves entuated, Cassius frowned slightly. “Are you nning to


    exercise now? It’ste”


    “Yes Cassius! I’m in a good mood, so I’m going to kayak in the backyard/” Evadne tited her head back


    and smiled at him.


    it’s dark out, what if you fall into the river? Besides, you’re not a very good swimmer”


    Cassius pinched her waist lightly. “And do you know how cold it is outside? You’re not dressed warmly


    enough. What if you catch a cold?


    Then he turned to Jason “Miss Evadne doesnt have anyone else around her, just you. Why don’t you


    look after her?”


    1 apologize President Ashbourne. I have been neglectful Jason immediately bowed in apology


    “Alright, Cassius, don’t me Jason He did remind me, but he can’t change my mind.”


    The siblings sat down on the couch, Evadne leaning her head against Cassius’s broad shoulder


    “Cassius, Ethereal Vogue’s editor-in-chief just called me to finalize the event details. Thank you for


    getting me such a high-level resource! I’ve always loved Ethereal Vogue. It’s been an inspiration to me


    since I was a child?”


    Ins, the editor-in-chief of Ethereal Vogue, was a powerful figure in the fashion world. A single frown


    from her could spell disaster for a brand. The fact that such an influential person had personally called


    Evadne was a testament to her sess.


    Evadne, I’m d you’re happy”


    Cassius looked at her with warm eyes, raising a hand to gently brush her cute button nose, 1 know


    you’ve been a bit down because Ada has been taken by the Abernathy Group. You always need


    something to keep you busy, so I thought this would help. Keep you from brooding”


    “Psh, I’m not that fragile. I’ve been eating like a horse and sleeping like a baby I haven’t given that


    matter a second thought “Evadne pouted her lips, her voice sweet and soft


    Jason bit his lip, trying to suppress his racing heart as he watched Evadne’s cheeks glow a soft pink.


    Only in front of Cassius would Miss Evadne show such a girlish side of herself. She was simply


    adorable


    Sering the opportunity, he couldn’t help but drink at the sight of her


    “You say you’re fine, but your dark circles say otherwise.” Cassius sighed lightly, his rough fingers


    gently rubbing under her delicate eyes.


    “Oh, that’s not because of this. Wait, Cassius, how do you know Iris? You two seem to be close. She


    actually trusts me to handle such a big event?”


    Evadne’s beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity. “You know, Ethereal Vogue has never hosted a charity


    event in Elmsworth before!”


    1 don’t know this well Cassius replied casually


    “What? Then why?”


    Thestjad a crush on me for about ten years now.”


    Evadne and Jason both gasped, “What?”


    Cassius spoke calmly Tve rejected her a few times, but she’s persistent. I’ve just been ignoring it,


    letting her do whatever.” Fashion queen ins is almost fifty, right?


    Even though Cassius was in his thirties, that was still a clear case of a cougar chasing a cub! How


    thrilling!


    “Thats so pathetic, really sad “Evadne sighed


    Indeed, having a fifty year-old admirer can be quite pressuring” Jason chimed in from the side


    “No, no, I meant Iris! She’s the pathetic one”


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    Evadne widened her eyes. She was a big fan of Iris and naturally sided with her idol, ‘Age isn’t the


    issue. The issue is she picked the wrong guy! The fashion queen falling for a confirmed bachelor, its a


    miracle Cassius hasn’t scared her off yet, let alone talk about dating hert


    Cassus and Jason were both speechless.