Chapter 858


    Down in the crowd, Maja spotted the CEO of Ford Perfume CO.


    She had an interest in Ford Perfume CO. because her teacher, Herbert, was buddles with the CEO. In


    the past, Maja chatted with him a couple of times when she was on the phone with Herbert.


    As expected, the CEO shot her a smile and nodded when she walked over.


    “Penny, finallyid my eyes on you. Herbert can’t stop yapping about you, but this is our first face–to–


    face meeting.”


    Herbert was always showing off his photo with Maja like a proud peacock.


    There’s no way the CEO of Ford Perfume CO. wouldn’t know who Maja was.


    Maja smiled back and then said, “Bruce, this is Shawn. Ourpany just signed him. He’s the lead


    actor in ‘The Storm‘, which premiered a few days ago.”


    After that, she signaled for Shawn to toast Bruce Dempsey.


    Shawn quickly grabbed a ss of wine from a waiter, ready to make a toast.


    “Mr. Dempsey, nice to meet you.”


    Bruce knew what Maja was up to. He had to y along because of her connection with Herbert.


    “Penny, if I drink this wine, I’d be walking right into your trap. How about this instead? You give me one


    of your paintings someday, and I’ll let your new actor be our brand ambassador. Deal?”


    Maja shed a sweet smile, “Thank you, Bruce.”


    Just as Bruce was about to say something, Alma’s voice echoed from the stage.


    “Who’s up for a duet? Any violinists in the crowd?”


    People raised their hands to liven up the atmosphere.


    But Alma tantly ignored the volunteers and turned her eyes on Maja!


    “Ms. Pennyfeather! I’ve heard you’re quite the whiz on the violin. Would you do us the honour of joining


    me for a performance?”


    Maja didn’t expect Alma to call her out in front of everyone. With a mic in her hand and the spotlight on


    her, all eyes were on Maja.


    Thanks to her high–profile rtionship withn, most socialites knew her name.


    But this was her first public appearance since her rtionship was exposed.


    Alma was grinning like a Cheshire cat on stage, “I heard your family had high hope for you since you


    were little. You must love music, right?”


    Down in the crowd, Mia Haskins was the first to respond. She was terrified of Maja, but she enjoyed


    seeing her embarrassed.


    —“Maja, go ahead! I heard you’re the best at ying the violin. You’re not going to chicken out, are


    you?”


    Shawn was a bit anxious. Alma’s performance level was on par with those at Vienna’s concert halls.


    She was obviously nning to embarrass Maja with a difficult piece.


    “Mr. Pennyfeather, let me go instead. I can at least scratch out a few notes on the violin.” Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Maja shook her head, stopping him, as she heard the whispers around her.


    “She’s not from a prominent family. She wouldn’t ben’s wife if it weren’t for the Raymond family


    elders.”


    n is interested in her probably because of her painting skills. Seemed like she’s not good at anything


    else.”


    “She’s just talented in painting. That’s whyn is interested in her. She should avoid these events, and


    she seemed too immature.”


    A lot of people who had a crush onn were hoping she would make a fool of herself.


    Alma, standing on stage, looked even more smug, “If Ms. Pennyfeather can’t y an instrument, I’ll just


    pick someone else. I won’t pick on you today. But you know, these parties often have performances. If


    you can’t do anything, you’ll definitely be aughing stock.”


    The crowd erupted inughter, and Alma looked triumphant.


    Today, she was going to show Maja that even with the scandal, she was still a Casson.


    And what did Maja have, apart from beingn’s darling?


    Who would support hef now thatn was not around?


    Moreover,n was set to marry the little princess of the Sanders family. Maja was just an insignificant


    person.


    At most, she was just a sidebar in their love story.