Chapter 213

Stella was a designer at Starlight Jewelry, and she was somewhat known in the industry.

This morning, she overheard her colleagues gossiping about Ford Corporation calling to invite Starlight's designers for a discussion. Everyone speculated that Ford Corporation must have chosen Starlight for collaboration.

Stella was ecstatic. Last night at the party, she had been trying to get close to Shane, but he was either busy talking to other company executives or being affectionate with Haley. She never found the right opportunity to approach him. Today was her best chance!

So, she approached Manager Zimmerman herself, telling him that she and Shane had grown up together as childhood friends. Manager Zimmerman was thrilled and immediately decided to take her along.

But Stella never expected Shane to completely ignore her, not even acknowledging her presence! When Shane and Manager Zimmerman finished their discussion, Stella finally found a chance to speak up.

"Shane, it's almost noon. Ho