The next day, news articles about Jessamine winning the award were released and were shared in various group chats.Among the top ten in the competition, there were two winners from Crestia. The champion, of course, was Jessamine.Another award recipient who placed fifth was a designer from Holt Jewelry's design department. For a competition of this caliber, securing fifth place was quite an impressive achievement.Based on Jessamine's understanding of Holt Jewelry's bylaws, the person in fifth place was also eligible to receive a substantial bonus from the company.During this time, the entire design department at Holt Jewelry was celebrating this event.If the news was officially announced, media outlets would soon quickly reach out for interviews. As the leading jewelry company in the country, winning the award wasn't really a big deal. In fact, it would've been more surprising if they didn't win it.When everyone saw the winners' list, they also saw who the championship recip
Jessamine glanced at the calendar on the desk."Do your best to hold out longer. During the interview, I will clarify that I have no intention of joining any other company. We can use this opportunity to promote the Kama brand and make it clear that we are all competitors. Once they understand our position, they will probably stop calling us."Judith furrowed her brows. "Jacinda, if I'd known earlier, I would have scheduled the interview for today and had them come this afternoon!"Jessamine looked at her dirtily before saying, "It's almost noon, so let's go eat first. If you really don't want to answer those calls, you can ignore them for now."Judith's expression lit up with excitement. "Really? Then I'll disconnect the landline."A few seconds later, her expression changed and she looked defeated. "That won't do, Jacinda. If another call comes in, it could cause problems if we don't pick up."Jessamine shrugged. "If it's really important, they will call another number."Judit
Jessamine hung up the phone and said, "Mr. Holt is joining us for dinner. Mr. Langston, you don't mind, do you?"Jerome shrugged with an indifferent expression. "It's not a problem. We haven't seen each other for a while. This is a good opportunity to catch up."Jerome left his luggage bag in Jessamine's office, and the two of them went downstairs.Just as she stepped out of the elevator, Jessamine noticed Thaddeus standing in the lobby. He was impeccably dressed in a suit and seemed to be waiting for her. After a brief moment of eye contact, Thaddeus' gaze shifted to Jerome, who was standing behind Jessamine.The atmosphere seemed to tense up for a short while. It was expected, as when love rivals met, they would be especially hostile.Jessamine felt a sudden tingle on her scalp and tried to break up the strange atmosphere by asking, "Mr. Langston, what would you like to eat? Nearby here, there's barbecue, Hajerian food, Seylonese cuisine, Clanton cuisine, and if you prefer, we c
"It's true that saying this restaurant is for Jessie isn't an exaggeration. I hired two head chefs from Zenville, specifically from the restaurant in Zenville's CBD. I recall that you've been there too. "I was worried Jessie wouldn't be able to get authentic Northern cuisine, so I opened the restaurant near her office for her convenience. I never intended to make a profit from it, since it's specifically meant to cater to Jessie."What he said about not planning to make a profit was true. Since he took over Reverie Delights, he had transformed it into a place where ordinary people couldn't afford to dine at. There weren't as many customers as before, but the quality of the clientele had improved significantly.The nearby restaurants were usually always packed with customers around noon.Thaddeus had transformed the business model of Reverie Delights into a high-end restaurant, with elegant decor and significantly higher prices. The menu also underwent a complete overhaul.Regular
During the years Jessamine spent alongside Thaddeus, she learned a lot about his methods of running the company. One thing she knew for sure was that skimping on advertising costs was not an option.Jerome raised an eyebrow slightly. He thought about the popular celebrities under his management. There were quite a few who had recently become very famous and had a large number of fans, most of whom were female fans.If they became ambassadors for Kama Jewelry, it would indeed be a suitable match."What do you think of Hayden Sage?" Jerome asked.Jessamine was quite familiar with this name. Hayden Sage had debuted in a boy band and entered the entertainment industry with his handsome looks. He starred in two popular dramas in a row, both as the lead actor, making him a rising star with well-deserved popularity.There were quite a few of his fans in her company too, and Judith was one of them. She even had her phone wallpaper set to a photo of Hayden and had posters of him at her des
"Good luck! I wish your brand a great success!" Jerome cheered.Jessamine responded, "If your words bring me good luck and I become successful, I'll give you a set of jewelry as a gift."As they chatted, they eventually reached an agreement for their company's cooperation.Thaddeus sat on the side listlessly eating his food. For some reason, everything he ate tasted sour today. He watched helplessly as his wife was coaxed away by someone else.The key issue was that Jerome made a compelling argument, and Thaddeus couldn't find any way to refute it. Truth be told, he genuinely wanted Jessamine's brand to succeed—it was her dream after all.In the past, she stayed by his side and gave up on her own career and aspirations. Now that she had finally mustered the courage to pursue her dreams, he naturally wanted to support her rather than become an obstacle in her path to success.Thaddeus comforted himself with the thought of this, and eventually, he felt a little better.Jessamine e
Thaddeus was still persistently asserting his authority. He picked up the cup in front of him and poured himself a drink.He began, "Thank you for introducing a celebrity to Jessie. It isn't easy to find a friend who goes to such lengths, especially a friend from elementary school. "Many people don't even remember their classmates' names once they get rich, but you still kindly helped your ex-classmate's wife with promotions. I appreciate your kindness. If you ever need my help in the future, I won't hesitate to assist you."Thaddeus' lengthy formal-sounding speech made Jessamine, who was standing to the side, feel completely bewildered.Jerome was used to it. After all, it wasn't like it was his first day knowing the scheming Thaddeus."Mr. Holt, you're being too formal. Let's get one thing straight. I'm not doing this because we're ex-classmates. It's because I genuinely want to help a friend. "A few years ago, when I first arrived in Hajera, Jessie helped me a lot too. We're
Jessamine poured him a glass of water and said, "Mr. Holt, how about you calm down a bit?"Thaddeus was indeed irritated. He reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her smoothly onto his lap."Do not get in contact with him too frequently," he demanded.Jessamine hummed in agreement and asked, "Are you jealous, Mr. Holt?"Thaddeus really didn't want to admit it, but he was definitely jealous and still feeling bitter about it."Yes. If you don't offer me something sweet in return, I'll continue to be jealous," Thaddeus replied.He playfully pinched the soft flesh on her belly. His tone carried a hint of tenderness like he wanted her to comfort him.Jessamine remembered the awkward moment the last time Judith saw them. She wanted to jump off his lap right away. Just as she formed that thought, the hand resting on her waist tightened its grip."Don't run away, Jessie," Thaddeus pleaded.Jessamine cleared her throat and reminded, "Please practice restraint. We're