The only X Penelope knew was Ms. X from LX Corporation.

Hence, it wasn’t possible that she had met X before this.

Whatever. My uncle is a viscount. It will be a piece of cake for me to meet X. I’ll just have to ask. Anyway, there’s no harm in lying since both Jenny and Hera hails from Lake City in H Nation. They won’t know if I’m lying through my teeth or not.

Penelope felt rather smug upon that thought. I’m so glad I come from such an influential family and have such a good uncle.

“Have you really met X before? I bet he must be a very handsome man, right? His designs are bold, youthful, and stylish.”

Penelope smiled and pretended to be cool about it. “X is a mysterious person. I can’t give away his details just like that. I’ll introduce you to him once I get the chance.”

“Really?”

her interest was piqued. She stared at Penelope in

I lie to you?” Penelope

way through the conversation like a madman. She arched a brow and kept quiet as she passed them

a long time since

woman was beautiful and poised, and she possessed a commanding presence. Penelope couldn’t help but feel jealous when she saw how

the

her teeth in anger. Urgh, I can’t stand

but feel smug when she recalled she was

expressions and smiled at Ashlyn. “It’s been

it make any difference if we meet or

heard of Director X? It seems like Ms.

face closely, trying to work out if she

face gave nothing

she’s the director of a multinational company like X Corporation? It seems like I’ve been overthinking. I’m the cream of the crop. We’re at a totally different level. I’m a noble, granddaughter of a count; while Ashlyn is just a designer and a

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