An Understated Dominance

Chapter 129

“Dahlia, you can head up first. I’m waiting for a friend here.” Julie made up an excuse to send Dahlia away once they entered the hotel lobby.

She was well aware that with Dahlia around, she would never get the attention she yearned for.

How would she make acquaintances with the rich and famous then? How would she get to know rich, eligible men?

“Okay, I’ll be waiting for you at the banquet hall.” Without giving it much thought, Dahlia took the elevator up to the banquet hall.

With Dahlia gone, Julie quickly became the center of attention. She deliberately walked around the lobby and flaunted coquettishly, attracting much attention.

Some men approached her in an attempt to strike up a conversation, but she rejected them all, playing hard to get.

“Hey, you’ve got such lovely earrings! May I know where you bought them from?”

“Yes, that’s true! I’ve never seen such exquisite carrings before!”

“These rubies are huge! They must have cost you a lot!”

Soon, not only the men came up to her, but even the ladies flocked over to ask her about the earrings. As usual women could not resist jewelry.

“These ruby earrings are from Pandarum. My boyfriend gave them to me. These are uniquely custom–made, and they are the only pair out there. As for the price, they were not too expensive. Just a million or two.” Julie pretended to be unconcerned about their price and smiled.

Though her words sounded humble, arrogance was evident on her face.

“A million or two, and you say it’s not expensive? Seems like you’re not the average Tom, Dick, and Harry!”

“How fortunate you are to have a boyfriend who gives you such precious earrings!”

“From how I see it, it’s not the price that matters, but the sincerity behind it! It’s custom–made and unique! That’s so sweet! How I envy you!”

The group of women chattered away praising Julie.

That fueled Julie’s vanity, pleasing her to no end. She really enjoyed being the center of attention and being.

praised by others.

Right then, a Rolls–Royce Phantom pulled up at the door.

and out stepped an alluring woman

walking in like a celebrity

“Miss Hummer?!”

appearance garnered a lot of attention and a commotion started both inside and

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dispersed and flocked over to Tina,

the star of the day. Edwin Hummer’s daughter, Tina

over and welcome her too,

did not do so.

with what everyone was doing would not make her stand out,

thought of that, she intentionally stood at the entrance and tried her best to show off the biggest asset

was the first step to forming a connection with Miss Hummer. She refused to

on earth who could resist the

stopped in front of her when she reached

gaze was

Tina to introduce herself when

Julie Amberson. Pleased to make

for a handshake. But Tina ignored

at her earrings.

ruby earrings, where did you get

them to me. These are custom–made Pandarums, you won’t be able to find a similar

But of course, Miss Hummer, if you fancy them, I can give them

daughter of the wealthiest man can’t resist these earrings,” she thought

“Boyfriend?”

over. “Is it

had received the exact same

gift not too long

Do you know Matt too, Miss Hummer? In that case, we’re

a pair of earrings would be the key to her

“Who’s your friend? Bitch!”

and struck

loud, crisp sound was

she held her cheek in her hand. “Miss Hummer, wh–why did

Laney? You better come clean. If you hide anything from

Tina’s expression made it clear that she