Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 485 Kicking My Woman Out?

“Trust me, Melody. It’s quite normal to not understand.” Kenneth teased matter-of-factly.

Meanwhile, Melody was quite used to his behavior, so she calmly turned her back to him and walked off.

Kenneth took another look in the direction that Elise had walked off in before he finally moved and caught up to Melody.

Before the official start of the gem auction event, the founding families of Dukethorn organized a party under the pretext of welcoming guests from all over the country. In actual fact, it was just an opportunity provided for each different force to find out in advance about their opponents’ actual capabilities.

Naturally, Elise was invited as well.

However, she wasn’t interested in building up her contacts, nor did she have any interest in probing for her opponents’ limits. She was mainly there to have some fun.

There were plenty of different gemstones usually available at the gem auction event, but the top-grade stones were usually monopolized by the founding families of Dukethorn. The middle-grade ones would then end up in the hands of the Dukethorn locals, while the lower graded ones were the ones that became available elsewhere.

It wasn’t that the Dukethorn local players intentionally ganged up against the outsiders, but it was purely because this was an industry that was dependent on one’s abilities. Therefore, the locals had relied on this as their livelihood since generations ago, so they usually had an eye for picking out the best gemstones. Naturally, this was something that the outsiders couldn’t quite compare against.

The next night, Elise brought Tom along with her to attend the dinner.

The party was quite crowded, so no one noticed them as they walked into the hall.

Truth was, the Dukethorn locals had an inborn sense of superiority and they looked down on the outsiders.

However, as soon as Kenneth and Melody appeared at the party, it caused a slight commotion.

“Mr. Bailey, thanks for gracing us with your presence. This year’s gem auction event is definitely going to be much more exclusive with you being here, and it’s great that you and Miss Melody are as sweet together as always.” Someone walked up to the duo and flatteringly fawned over them.

However, Kenneth’s face was impassive and he calmly pursed his lips and said, “Melody’s my most capable assistant, that’s all. I hope you guys can spare some thought for her and watch your words. After all, this could affect her future prospects.”

“Oh—I understand. We’ve spoken too much. Come, Mr. Bailey; let’s head inside.”

The group of men placed a hand on each other’s shoulders and they walked toward the corner after exchanging a few short sentences.

Meanwhile, Melody followed Kenneth without any complaints, not looking the least bit upset.

control. That darned man doesn’t even dare to acknowledge your identity in public,

Anderson, what’s wrong?” Tom asked

the back of his head. “My last name

and looked

sigh of relief. Subsequently, she headed over

her chances of bumping into

but there were a few people in groups of twos and threes. Elise didn’t recognize any of them, so she leaned against the stone pillar and had a drink as she scrutinized the passersby with a glazed look in

started walking in her direction,

than the previous years, right? The number of people in attendance is so many that we can’t even fit

country has

looks like they’re all quite well-prepared and are ready to

a child would be more knowledgeable than any of those outsiders. It would be wishful thinking for them to win the top-grade gemstones from

clueless people who are here

women went back and forth as they discussed the topic, but each word they uttered was full of disdain and discriminated against the outsiders. They laughed out loud from

loud laughter and she mockingly yelled, “Did you

are you?” one

keep your nose out of it.” One of the plump women seemed to have an inbred

cold expression. “The blood that courses through your vein originates from

point, the

gatherings tended to be quite boring, so her impolite interrogation instantly attracted the attention of the neighboring guests. The group of

concern you anyway?! I didn’t

Who do you think you are to come here and lose your temper? Do you think that this is somewhere you can show your

“You really lack manners!”

herself how a person at fault

and mighty and spouting nonsense here by

the situation prior to this, directed unpleasant looks at the group

from families with strong backgrounds, so none of

women bit hard on their

your nonsense! We didn’t say any of those

would welcome you with open hands! How could we possibly discriminate against you?! This woman must be purposely trying

this inside?! Security, hurry up and help us! Come over and throw this woman who’s so full of herself