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Zara Jameson was amused by Purple Summersâ thick-skinned antics, and she couldnât help but giggle.
Jane McCain laughed too, but grumbled, âYeah, yeah. Not only are you adorable, but youâre absolutely infuriating too! You downplayed the importance of a top-tier lawyer in front of Gavin Graves, and who knows, he might be thinking about how to get even with you now!â
Purple defended herself, âI didnât belittle them. I just reminded them not to underestimate me.â
She glanced into the distance, and Gavin Graves was indeed still looking at her.
âArenât you afraid his girlfriend will get jealous?â
âThatâs not his girlfriend.â Jane McCain snorted disdainfully. âSheâs probably just a random companion he brought with him. Look at her alligator skin purse. Itâs clearly made from the lowest grade of caiman crocodile leather. If she were his real girlfriend, she wouldnât be carrying such a shoddy bag.â
She was still holding a grudge against the woman for her rude words to Purple earlier, so she didnât hold back in her criticism.
Zara nodded in agreement, âThat woman does seem rather vulgar.â
âMaybe Gavin Graves just asked your name because heâs interested in you,â Jane pondered. âI mean, heâs Gavin Graves! The only family in Huaya that could rival the Graves Family is the Howard Family, the leader of the four major families. Whoever catches his eye would practically be on top of the world!â
Zara wasnât used to this kind of conversation, so she whispered, âWhat kind of power? Isnât he just running an entertainment company? The way you talk about it, it sounds like heâs involved in the underworld.â
Jane covered her mouth and chuckled softly, âItâs not that different from the underworld, really. Whatâs an entertainment company? Thatâs just his cover. Gavin is actually a big shot in the underworld, with plenty of ways to make money.â
Zara didnât believe her, âAre you trying to trick me? He looks quite refined and well-mannered, not like someone involved in fighting and killing.â
Purple didnât believe her either, thinking that if there really was an underworld boss, it should be Alexander Summers. He was cold-blooded and violent, often going mad and totally illogical. At least Mr. Graves was reasonable and polite.
Jane rolled her eyes, feeling like she was dealing with two little bunnies, so naive and clueless.
At that moment, a man approached from a distance and came straight to Purple Summers, handing her a business card.
âMiss, your appearance and temperament are excellent. If youâre interested in acting or modeling, donât hesitate to contact us.â
The card read âThunderbolt Entertainment Group Limited.â The man was a senior manager at the company.
But how did a talent scout end up at a birthday banquet?
The three girls were quite surprised.
Purple instinctively looked into the distance and saw Gavin Graves, who raised his wine glass and nodded in her direction.
It seemed to be his idea.
Not wanting to refuse in front of everyone, Purple politely accepted the card with a smile.
Once the man left, Jane excitedly asked, âSo he isnât interested in you romantically. He wants to make you a big star! Are you going to do it? Are you?â
Due to her upbringing, Zara didnât hold a high opinion of stars, so she advised, âPurple, think it over carefully. Weâre still young, and our studies should be our top priority.â
âDonât worry,â Purple laughed. âSinging and dancing arenât really my thing.â
She tossed the card into her bag, forgetting about it as there were more important things for her to do.
A few days later, Dylan Summers formally visited the Jameson residence, and Purple had long forgotten about the events at the birthday party.
She took a leave of absence from school and went to the Jameson house with Aria Jackson.
Mrs. Jameson led them to the reception room.
The furniture and seating in the Jameson home were all elegant and antiquated. The reception room featured a four-panel redwood and glazed cherry blossom screen. Next to it was a table with a potted daffodil, its flowers gracefully arching.
Purple and Aria sat behind the screen, hidden from view but able to listen to every word spoken in the room.
As Aria fiddled with her recording device, Dylan Summers entered the room..