Kayla kept quiet."Are you calling me ugly?"Stella smiled, "My friend is straightforward, but she means no harm. Ms. Wilson, why don't you take my advice and see how it turns out for you tonight? If it doesn't suit you, you can come back, and I'll do as you say, whether it's a refund or compensation."Kayla looked at her, put her hand down, and said coldly, "Go ahead then."So, Stella began removing all her excessive jewelry.With each piece Stella removed, Kayla felt more uneasy. She was too used to wearing them and having them all taken off made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.After Stella was done, she called over an assistant designer to help fix Kayla's hair. Then, she said, "Ms. Wilson, come have a look."Kayla stood up hesitantly and walked over to the mirror.There were only ivory-white pearl earrings on her ears and a delicate silver necklace across her collarbone. She looked simple yet elegant, completely different from how she was before.She did not hate the look
As soon as she stepped out of The Velvet, Felicity said, "Stella, do you think Ms. Wilson looks familiar?"Stella shook her head, "Have you met her before?"Felicity patted her hand, "Look at how she dresses. Aren't you the same as her when you had just married Keegan back then? You would wear every piece of jewelry you have when attending an event even though you know they may not make you look good. You just wanted to flaunt your wealth."Stella was momentarily speechless. She then retorted, "Let's not remind me of how ignorant I was, okay?"The people in their social circle despised her for how inappropriately she dressed when she had just married Keegan. Those people even openly mocked her.Stella had always been rebellious, and the more they made fun of her, the more she wanted to stand against them. She would use Keegan's connections to buy those jewelry and bags they could not buy, and wear them immediately, just to make those people jealous. She enjoyed looking at the sour
Explanation?" Stella scoffed. "Well, let's see what excuse you can come up with then."Keegan kept quiet.Aldor teased him, "Tell her the truth. Nothing beats honesty."Keegan glared at him, "Mind your own business!""Who are you talking to? Don't talk to Aldor like that!"Aldor felt incredibly happy that he had chosen the right side. He was glad that Stella defended him.Keegan pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "Do you know that he gets the highest bonus every time? Other people are even starting to complain."Stella snorted, "I wonder how many assistants you'd have to hire if Aldor weren't so good at catering to your terrible temper."Aldor dared not to take credit for that and quickly chimed in, "Mr. Kane isn't like this at work. He is very fair, and everyone likes him very much for that."Keegan glanced at him, and Aldor understood what his gaze was saying: good job.Keegan figured that he could no longer hide the truth since Stella had asked, so he chose to "betra
"Hey! I'm being serious! Do you know her or not?""Let me think about it. Kayla Wilson..." Keegan thought about the name but could not recall anything.Aldor, on the other hand, reminded him, "Kayla Wilson is the daughter of Mark Wilson, the owner of Mark Energy."Keegan was taken aback, "Mr. Wilson's daughter?""Who? Don't whisper. Let me hear what Aldor said."Keegan had no choice but to put his phone on speaker.Aldor said, "Mrs. Kane, does this Kayla Wilson have a mole on her eyebrow and wear multiple bangles when she goes out as if she wants everyone to know she's rich?""Yes, yes, yes. That's her. Aldor, do you know who she is?"Aldor chuckled, "She's the daughter of Mark Wilson. I do not personally know her, but Mr. Kane worked with his company before, so I did some background research on their family."Keegan frowned, "You didn't tell me about it.""I told you about Mr. Wilson. But when I was going to tell you about his daughter, you told me that you weren't intereste
On the other hand, the socialites dressed fancily; even small accessories like their hairpins could cost thousands of dollars. Their conversation revolved around the other wealthy families in the circle or the things they wore.Kayla sometimes needed to look up a logo online to know what brand it was, but these people could instantly recognize it and its value with just a glance.Perhaps she was trying to fit into this circle as soon as possible or to avoid being laughed at. She had been on a crazy shopping spree in the two years since she returned.She would buy whatever that was expensive or limited.The Wilson family was rich, and Mark was very indulgent with Kayla. Because he did not get to spend a lot of time with her due to his busy work schedule, he never stopped her from doing that.That was why the luxury goods sellers in Rivera loved dealing with Kayla.Not only was she rich, but she was also easy to fool.Stella pursed her lips. She found out that Kayla was somewhat s
Aldor glanced at Keegan, sitting next to him, looking completely out of place. Then, he cleared his throat and said, "I have no idea, but perhaps Mr. Kane can ask Mr. Wilson about it. He has a good relationship with Mr. Wilson."Then, he pushed his phone over to Keegan and silently stepped aside.So, Stella asked Keegan in a soft voice, "Darling, can you help me ask around where their banquet is taking place?"Keegan initially wanted to put on airs, but Stella calling him darling instantly changed his mind.He cleared his throat and asked, "Why would you want to know about that?""I want to get in touch with Ms. Wilson and get a deal done with her. Also, bring me along whenever you have any events or banquets to attend in the future. I want to expand my network."Keegan said, "You never liked to attend them, no?""That's because I didn't want to entertain those nosy and talkative people. But it's different now. I want to earn money from them and don't mind talking to them for ho
Kayla paused. Then, she remembered the luxurious and extravagant dress she had custom-ordered earlier. She was about to have it delivered, but she suddenly remembered the words Stella had said in the store just now. So, she paused for a moment before saying, "Mr. Morgan, do you have a simple black dress available now?"The manager was shocked, "Ms. Wilson, are you thinking of changing your dress? The one that you ordered previously was exclusively shipped from France, and the deposit has already been submitted. It will not be refunded if you change your mind now. Also, you'll have to cover the cost of the air freight."Kayla replied flatly, "I didn't say I don't want it. Get me a simple black dress, and have it delivered with the dress I ordered."The manager heaved a sigh of relief, "Sure. I'll get that done right away."It did not take long for Keegan to find out the details about the banquet from Mark himself. Mark did not ask many questions and even generously sent him two invi
Stella paused and lifted her gaze to meet Kayla's.Kayla was adorned with the same jewelry she had worn in the morning, but now her makeup was more refined. She wore a black V-neck gown, exuding elegance and grace.Upon spotting Stella, Kayla hesitated for a moment. There was a flicker of discomfort on her face, though it quickly faded. Beside her stood a woman resembling her, but she looked older. It was likely her mother, Lauren Bennett.Mark was glad to see his daughter. "Come, let me introduce you. This is Keegan Kane from The Vinci Rivera Group and his girlfriend, Stella Hall." He gestured toward them, "And this is my daughter, Kayla. You haven't had the chance to meet before, so now's a good opportunity for you young folks to get acquainted."Kayla remained silent, and Stella sensed she probably wanted to avoid mentioning their earlier encounter. Stella did not bring it up either. Instead, she extended her hand graciously, "Hello, Ms. Wilson."Kayla sized her up for a moment