Chapter 12 Public Blunder
As the lights dimmed in the conference hall, everyone turned their gaze to the main stage, listening as the emcee announced, “Now, I announce that the ‘Quest of Love’ appraisal event officially begins. Feel free to start appraising the products, everyone.”
The jewelry designers and successful business people attending the event were engaging in small talks with one another when they paused before a ring at the same time. The ring, made entirely of platinum, was precisely the one Melanie had chosen just now.
“Oh, this ring’s design is really unique. I wonder if there’s a story behind it,” said the owner of Capstone Realty, a real estate company.
“Indeed, it’s a fine piece of work, though I know nothing about its design. Haha…”
The other business people were interested in the ring as well. They heaped flattery on one another, but none of them could tell the story behind the ring.
Feeling that it was time for her to shine, Melanie stepped forward and ran her fingers through her hair in an attractive way. Then, she introduced herself with a smile, saying, “Hi, everyone. I’m Melanie Greyson, President Luke’s companion. Gentlemen, this ring is designed by Mr. Sam Cruz, who got the inspiration when he proposed to his lover with a red rose in his hand…”
The instant Melanie said that, the businessmen and jewelry designers around her knitted their brows slightly.
designed in the shape of handcuffs to put the cuffs on the love between every couple so that it lasts forever…”
business people and jewelry designers seemed to
woman really President Luke’s companion? She’s here
gave her the confidence to come forward and explain Sam
If it were me, I’d have wished for the ground
smile froze in an instant. What the hell is going on? How could these pieces of information be wrong? It was Vania
in front of so many people! Trembling all over with rage, she gnashed her teeth in resentment
stood up, and came over to the crowd, carrying herself with such outstanding deportment and grace that everyone stared at
an evening gown of such a color could look
enviable
is this lady? She looks
over, Hanson and his two sons unconsciously stepped into the crowd, wanting to
went mad with jealousy, and her eyes blazed with
briefly ran across Melanie, whose face was slightly contorted with hatred. Then, turning to face the crowd, she spoke in a confident and poised manner. “Hi, ladies
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