Maisie burst out laughing. “Has Willow stopped pretending to be innocent?”Did she change to a sultrier style?When Willow saw Maisie, her expression changed. Why was this woman here too?Hmm, it was great that she was there too, though. “Haha, even you got an invite?” Willow walked toward her. “Yes, but I’m surprised that even you were invited.” Maisie pretended to be surprised. Willow probably didn’t know how she had gotten her invitation. Willow smiled arrogantly. “It’s probably because I’m trending. Maisie, I’m going to be part of the fashion jewelry business soon.”“Oh, really?” Maisie looked calm. “It isn’t easy to survive in the industry. If you don’t do well, your reputation will be tarnished.”Willow gnashed her teeth. “Hah, I think you’re just afraid. I would be too. You haven’t even made a splash after leaving Vaenna for so long. Vaenna, on the other hand, is doing very well now.“Maisie, don’t be too happy that Nolan is supporting you now. When I become a bigg
“Not a lot of people from the younger generation know his name. It’s nothing weird.”It was something her mother had told her when she was a child. Her mother had started becoming a designer because she loved Dila’s work. She had wanted to use the gothic style to prove that dark jewelry, just like vintage jewelry, had its unique charm. Willow bit her lip.‘Annoying Maisie, why would she talk about a dead man? She’s just jealous that my designs are trending.’“Yes, old Mr. Dila passed away when he was young. I just got into this business not long ago, so I just never made the connection.” Willow pretended to look sorry. Maisie raised her brow. “That’s weird then. If you don’t even know about old Mr. Dila, where did you get your gothic inspiration from?”Willow’s face slowly became stiff. The people around them seemed to be interested in Willow’s answer. The two socialites looked at Willow. Willow’s hands curled into fists, and she couldn’t wait to tear up Maisie’s mouth. I
What Maisie meant was Pearl had no power as a guest here. Pearl looked around at the people whispering to each other and realized something. She crossed her arms. “Which family do you belong to?”Maisie shrugged and didn’t answer. Willow walked next to her and said, “We’re the Vanderbilts. She’s my sister.”The Vanderbilts were famous too. Maisie touched her forehead. The Vanderbilts had money, but they were not considered elites. Why would she say that out loud? “Vanderbilts?”Pearl asked, “What Vanderbilt? I’ve never heard of you.”Great, Willow was caught in a tough spot. Everyone there seemed to know and started whispering. “Vanderbilts? Vanderbilts of Vaenna?”After Pearl heard them, she covered her mouth but laughed. “Vaenna Jewellery? That small jewelry company? You’re nothing compared to La Perla.”Willow lowered her head, biting hard on her lip. But something came to her mind. She looked kind and generous, “Ms. Santiago, Vaenna was founded by my sister’s mo
Crash!The place went into chaos. “Zee!”Kennedy immediately rushed over to help her up, but she knocked over the wine bottles and glasses on the table when she fell. Her white gown was dyed red, and shattered glass cut her arm. All the discussion was on Pearl. Pearl stood there, rooted, looking pale. “No, no, I— I didn’t mean to push her.”She hadn’t used any force!“Zee, you’re hurt!” Kennedy looked at her arm and started to panic. Willow looked happy. Even though she wasn’t too badly hurt from the fall, she would probably be thrown out for causing such a commotion. “I’m alright, Uncle Kennedy.” Maisie slowly stood up, ignoring how messy she looked. She calmly looked at Pearl, who was pale. “Ms. Santiago, I was just giving you a reminder. I didn’t expect you to do this. I have a terrible impression of La Perla now.”“I— You did this deliberately!” Pearl snapped back into reality and pointed at her. “I just lightly pushed you, and you fell. You’re trying to frame me
Willow got excited when she saw Nolan walking over. “Nol—” But when she started to speak, Nolan walked past her as if she didn’t exist. He walked to Maisie under watchful eyes. Pearl was stunned. Why was Mr. Goldmann there? How was that possible?“Mr— Mr. Goldmann, who is this woman? Why are you—”Nolan looked at her through the corner of his eyes. “Since you touched my woman, I don’t think you wish to continue surviving in this business.”“Mr.Goldmann’s woman!” the crowd murmured. Mr. Goldmann had never announced his love interests, but today, he did so!Many socialites’ hearts shattered on the spot. Willow’s face slowly started to turn pale. Her nails dug into her palm while she shot daggers at Maisie. Why? Why was Maisie so charming that she could make Nolan admit to their relationship?She had been by his side for six years, but he never openly admitted to their relationship. She couldn’t accept that!The PR manager carefully explained, “Mr. Goldmann, I’m sorry,
Nolan stretched out his palms to the back of her neck, jerked her forward, and kissed her lips harshly in a punitive manner.“Um... Nolan Goldmann, let me go...” Maisie, who had just gotten the chance to catch her breath, was kissed by him again.He directly pressed his body against hers this time around while she was assaulted with kisses, and her mind went blank.The man’s aura surrounded her, and the hands that were resisting and pushing against his chest could only grasp the hem of his collar at that moment.“It hurts. You’re pressing against me...” Maisie’s arms were being crushed, and she screamed vaguely in pain.Nolan supported his body and tried not to put all his weight onto her. He then bit her lip lightly and said in a low voice, “Do you dare to hurt yourself again in the future?”Maisie did not answer.Nolan’s palm, which was supporting her waist, started moving around.She shuddered all of a sudden and immediately applied pressure onto his restless and warm hand.
‘Therefore, Maisie must have met and known Erwin earlier than six years ago.’Nolan was thinking about something when he saw a graceful silhouette appearing in his sight.The crane embroidery on the evening gown looked well-proportioned, dazzlingly glamorous. The vest underneath the dress accentuated its wearer's slender waist, and the smooth curves that it emphasized were extremely eye-catching.When the evening dress was worn on Maisie’s body, it made her look like a beauty that came out of a stunning painting. She looked so phenomenal that no one could afford to blink or take their eyes off her.Nolan stared at her closely, and his eyes lit up.‘This seductive fairy! I really want to rip off the beauty and elegance that she’s wearing on the surface and feast on her vigorously.’Maisie seemed to have picked up the menacing intent in the eyes of the man, so she turned around and wanted to escape.Just as she was stretching her hand out to open the door, an arm passed by her wai
Maisie changed into the evening gown and walked out of the restroom to the banquet with Nolan.The two of them were dazzlingly captivating when they appeared at the banquet. Nolan was still as indifferent and expressionless as usual, and Maisie did not dare to look at him anymore after witnessing the “spectacular” scene.‘I’ve done nothing. Aaah, can I suffer from amnesia starting from what happened just now!?’“Zee.” Kennedy walked toward her, looking all worried. “Is your injury okay?”“It’s okay. It’s a puny injury, and it’s been dealt with.” Maisie smiled.Nolan wrapped his arms around Maisie’s waist and smiled faintly at Kennedy. “Don’t worry, Mr. Fannon, I’ll take care of her now that I’m here.”Standing in the crowd, Willow tightened the grip of her hand that was holding a wine glass.‘Everyone’s attention is on Maisie and Nolan.’She gnashed her teeth bitterly while listening to the enviable remarks of those around her.‘I should be the one who’s standing next to him.