Chapter 960


    Nevertheless, she was tall inparison to average women.


    Ashlyn was tall, and there was something apathetic in the way she carried herself.


    It made her a good model.


    The models in the event were no ordinary models, and yet, Richard was asking Ashlyn to be in the


    opening show.


    “Ms. Berry, Mr. Shaw said that we’ll be donating five million for the disaster relief efforts, so your


    appearance in the opening show is of extraordinary significance,” the public rtions director


    continued.


    “But why didn’t Richard say anything about this to me?” she queried, frowning.


    Richard Shaw had established X Corporation by himself, and he managed to bring it to great heights


    until they had achieved what they now had.


    Yet, Richard had not said anything to her about starring in the opening show.


    It seemed as though the public rtions director had been the one to make the decision himself.


    Something fishy was going on.


    “Why don’t you… give Mr. Shaw a call then?” the public rtions director suggested, peeking at


    Ashlyn.


    Ashlyn shook her head. Calling Richard for something as minor as this would make her seem petty and


    reluctant.


    “Never mind. It’s just a runway walk,” Ashlyn mumbled.


    “All right. If you’re afraid of the crowd or if you feel too tense, you have to tell the show director


    immediately so that he can help you rpose yourself,” the public rtions director added worriedly.


    Studying the public rtions director’s anxious look, Cassandra snorted and said, “Boss has been


    through many things. This is just a runway walk. Why would she be afraid of it?”


    The public rtions director was still hesitant. But she’s an inexperienced rookie. How can she be as


    good as a professional?


    Nheless, those were words that he did not dare to say out loud.


    Ashlyn had just called Richard by his name, after all.


    In other words, she was definitely on good terms with Richard.


    In the meantime, the models were all looking at Ashlyn with amusement in their eyes.


    Some were even whispering, “She’s just an influencer who got a chance to show off when she


    contributed to the disaster relief activities.”


    “We’re models with awards to our names. Who does she think she is?”


    “I know, right? I can’t believe she even stole your role in the opening show, Sadie! She’s too much! We


    only got the chance to be here after so many auditions.”


    “What right does she have tond this opportunity so easily?”


    “Forget about it. She has someone powerful backing her. She’s Mrs. Nn. Didn’t you hear her call Mr.


    Shaw by his name?”


    When Cassandra heard the models talking smack about Ashlyn, she desperately wished to walk over


    to p them.


    She held back, however.


    Ashlyn was the star in the disaster relief efforts at the moment. Any bad news concerning her would


    bring her soaring reputation crashing to the ground immediately.


    Ashlyn peeked at Cassandra’s furious expression andughed. “Just ignore them. We’re not


    professionals anyway. Since Richard asked me to walk the runway, I’ll do it once. Moreover, the


    opening show is important to a model. It’s an honor for those who get to walk the runway during the


    opening show. I’ve abruptly taken the chance for that from one of them, so it’s normal that they’re


    angry.”


    Ashlyn was a designer, after all. So, she knew well how things worked in the industry.


    Cassandra then shot the models another re before dropping the topic.


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    Right then, a man with a young woman came backstage.


    When Lte saw Ashlyn, a look of surprise flitted past her eyes.


    At the same time, Ashlyn saw Lte. Their eyes met.


    A strange tension filled the air.


    Still, Ashlyn looked away a secondter.


    Dixon had spent much money headhunting Lte’s manager, so her manager was an extremely


    capable individual.


    Without a doubt, he was good at fighting for resources to pave the way for the artiste he was


    managing.


    Lte was almost the same height as Ashlyn, and more importantly, she was younger.


    Her young age meant that her future was filled with endless possibilities in the entertainment industry.


    Right then, a female staff member walked over to say to Ashlyn, “Ms. Berry, please put on the clothes


    for the runway. This set of clothes is one of the main works that ourpany’s famous Ms. X


    designed.”


    Ashlyn nodded. “Okay.”


    All of a sudden, Lte’s manager excitedly walked over to Ashlyn and stood in her way.