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.
bracelet next to her, saying, “This bracelet is named ‘Chain of Love,’ and it’s designed in the shape of handcuffs to put the cuffs on the love between every couple so that it lasts forever…” She talked endlessly,
later, though, she didn’t receive compliments and gasps of admiration as she had imagined. Instead, these business people and jewelry designers seemed to be pointing at her and whispering
this woman really President Luke’s companion? She’s here
gave her the confidence to come forward and explain Sam Cruz’s works
it were me, I’d have wished for the ground
going on? How could these pieces of information be wrong? It
to make a fool of myself in front of so many people! Trembling all over with rage,
the crowd, carrying herself with such outstanding deportment and grace that everyone
an evening gown of
enviable
lady? She looks so refined
his two sons unconsciously stepped into
movements, Melanie went mad with jealousy, and her
and poised manner. “Hi, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Vania Greyson, the head of Galaxy Corporation. My
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