Amelie and Julia were discussing their project with the person in charge at their company when someone came closer and whispered something to Julia.
âPlease excuse me.â She patted Amelieâs shoulder.
âAlright.â Amelie smiled.
After Julia was gone, Amelie politely nodded at the client and said, âPerhaps I should take over and explain more about the companyâs project to you.â
âHavenât you been a housewife the entire time. Miss Dillon? I didnât expect you to start crossing the line and interfering with Starlight Mediaâs affairs so soon. Before the client could say anything, they were interrupted by someone else.
When Amelie turned around, she saw a ladyâs face with heavy makeup, and her long, blue dress with sparkling embroidery on it tapered down to the floor.
However, Amelie didnât know who that person was. She did not recognize her face, but even so, she could tell from her words that the woman hadnât come with friendly intentions. Furthermore, the fact that the woman mentioned Amelieâs past as a housewife while accusing her of overstepping her authority instantly cast doubts on her capability. As expected, the client fixed his gaze on Amelie skeptically, making it seem as though he didnât quite believe in her.
Nevertheless, Amelie wasnât fazed at all. Instead, she reacted with a bright smile on her face. âWell, people who do live broadcasts all the time typically âcross the line, you know. Many of them used to be construction workers, farmers, or even homeless people before they got into the business, but guess what? Theyâre still who they are, which doesnât change the fact that theyâre still well-liked, donât you think so? Moreover, with all the rising demands and expectations in modern society, you canât blame those people for doing so, can you? After all, thatâs how surprises are made.â
âPrecisely! I agree with you, Miss Dillon. The reason why I love working with Starlight Media is that youâre bold enough to cross the lines with your broadcasts. By doing so, it can prove to everyone else in our country that nothing is impossible, as well as why people in this business are so popular.â The client declared his admiration for Amelie despite his initial doubts.
At that moment, he was even more impressed by Amelie, not to mention his endorsement of Starlight Mediaâs reputation for excellence. âYou may have been a housewife back then, but Iâm sure youâre smart. For that, no one should discriminate against housewives in this modern era.â
âUmâ¦â The woman had a pale face, seemingly caught off guard by Amelieâs witty reply. Despite her embarrassment, she wasnât about to give up. âI didnât mean to discriminate against housewives, but Miss Dillon has never learned any basic commercial principles before. As far as Iâm concerned, her father is only a shoe maker with humble origins, which was why he couldnât afford the best education for her. Because of that, Iâm afraid you have a long way to go to become the decent person you think you are, and I doubt youâre T While you may be able to talk your way out or close the deal with your client, you also need to be observant and keen with your judgmentâ¦â
The woman went on and on about her point, glaring at Amelie. âAnyway, I donât think youâve heard any of this, have you, Miss Dillon?â She intentionally raised her voice, knowing the audio engineer was right beside her with the microphone turned on. Therefore, her words could be heard by everyone else around the place.
In that instant, Amelie quickly found herself surrounded by several people as though she were in the spotlight. Not long after that, even the passers-by got curious and walked closer to have a look at what was going on when they saw the scene. While everyone else was waiting for what would unfold next, the person, who stated his admiration for Amelie, started to doubt her once again.
Meanwhile, Jodie was sipping some wine from a glass as she watched the scene from afar, her eyes smiling. Since she was concerned about her status and the Alston Familyâs image, she hired a woman to insult Amelie in her place as she was determined to catch Amelie off guard. I know what youâre up to, Amelie. You want to earn everyoneâs approval with this chance, donât you? Well, Iâm going to make sure everyone remembers your ineptitude instead. In the end, you will be responsible for Starlight Mediaâs downfall.
On the other hand, the woman, who was finding fault with Amelie, continued to relentlessly put Amelie down with her mean words. âIâve heard about your marriage with Mr. Alston. For that, I must say you donât have what it takes to be the best of the best even though you might have a trick or two up your sleeve, which was why you struggled to make peace with everyone else in the family. Arenât I right?
While you might be able to take care of a mess in a small company, things in Starlight Media are on a different scale. As such, it makes me wonder what move youâre going to make next, Miss Dillon.â
The woman finished her words and stuck out her head by stretching her neck like a rooster that just won a fight. Deep down, she was already imagining the awkward look on Amelieâs face and the contemptuous expression from the bystanders who gloated over her misery. I just picked at her ability harshly, criticized her character, and exposed her background to everyone here. Iâm so brilliant!
Goodness! Letâs see how she talks her way out of that!
While keeping her eyes fixed on the woman, Amelie pursed her lips and smirked. Instead of rushing to reply, she tilted her head calmly with a bright smile on her face. At the same time, everyone else was surprised when they saw her reaction, not expecting her to smile in an intense and awkward situation.
Nevertheless, Amelieâs smile was so beautiful that it made everyone else forget about their disdain for her, leaving them stunned and spellbound by her beauty. Oh, wow! Her smile is so beautiful! Itâs no wonder people say women are trouble.
âYouâre right, lady. I might not have talent, but who does everything by herself in this modern era? Great leaders delegate jobs to other people and make them worry about it for them.â
âThatâs right.â The place was filled with voices of approval as soon as Amelie finished her sentence.
âAnything can be done with the right price.â Although the bystanders were initially attracted to Amelieâs beauty, they became impressed with her witty words and started to respect her for her brilliance.
On the other hand the woman who had inet tried to verbally attack Amelie stared at hør eneerhleccly cho âYouâre indeed a pretty and clever lady, Miss Dillon!â The client complimented Amelieâs quick wit, acknowledging her cleverness. He then turned his attention to the woman and said, âYou must be Mr.
Marstonâs wife, right? You and your husband may be the leaders of Skyrise Decor, but it seems to me that you lack the creativity and the courage to try new things. Therefore, I guess I must reconsider the matter of working with your company.â
The moment Amelie heard the name, it dawned on her what happened. Since Skyrise Decor was the supplier for Genesis, it naturally occurred to her that the Alston Family was involved. Someone from the Alston Family is trying to use Skyrise Decor to drag me down.
In that instant, Amelie started scanning her surroundings shortly before she met a pair of hostile eyes.
Jodie Alston! When she noticed Jodieâs glacial and hateful look, she couldnât help but curl her lips to form a smile.
It looks like Jodie still hasnât gotten over it since I fooled her the last time. Itâs pretty obvious to me that she is here for retaliation. Even so, Amelie didnât go ahead and expose Jodie but instead looked away after fixing her eyes on her for a while. Then, she continued to discuss her project with the client.
Soon, Kelly Patterson, whose husband was the president of Skyrise Decor, came back to Jodie as her tears were about to roll down her eyes. âLa Casa Decoriums is Skyrise Decorâs biggest client. My husband is going to kill me if he finds out we just lost him. Please do something to help me, Miss Alston.â
It turned out that the client was the boss of La Casa Decoriums. Although its headquarters was situated in the next town, its influence was still formidable here.
Jodie clenched her fists, her grudge against Amelie growing stronger. After hearing Kellyâs words, she became even more frustrated and irritated. âLeave first. Weâll talk about the rest later,â she coldly said.
Compared to Kellyâs failed attempt at humiliating Amelie, Jodie was even angrier at being ignored by Amelie, for it felt as though she was just an insignificant leaf that fell from the tree. For that, she felt like slapping Amelie in the face; being ignored was the last thing she could ever tolerate, after all.
Not long after that, Amelie was invited onto the stage to deliver a speech. Despite her brief speech, her words were both insightful and impactful. Coupled with her stellar impromptu speaking skills, she was able to impress all her listeners and earn their respect. âAmelie Dillon is such an exceptional lady!â
They praised her, but unbeknownst to them, their compliments didnât sit well with Jodie. As Amelie descended from the stage. she took a step forward and scurried to her hurriedly.
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