Chapter 290
Chapter 290:
Upon witnessing the ring ablaze hurtling toward her, Evelyn panicked and attempted to dodge it.
In her haste, she stumbled backward, caught her foot on her dress, and tumbled to the floor.
“Ah!” she exclaimed as she fell awkwardly, her delicate dress crumpling and becoming disheveled.
Jenessa gazed down at her with a cold expression, surprised by her fright.
“Evelyn Ramirez, think carefully before you speak. Is this ring truly made of gemstone, or is it merely plastic? I don’t mind if you wear a counterfeit, but attempting to use it to blackmail me is despicable. If word of this gets out, you’ll become the butt of every joke p>
As she spoke, murmurs spread among the staff in the hall.
“I can’t believe my eyes! She is so wealthy. How could she be wearing a fake p>
“Who is she? This is utterly embarrassing p>
“Her father is the chairman of the Raji Group, and I’ve heard she’s a designer. As a designer, shouldn’t she be able to distinguish between a counterfeit and a genuine article? It’s laughable p>
Overhearing these whispers, Evelyn’s face flushed with embarrassment.
She scanned the crowd in a panic and cried out, “Jenessa, you’re lying! This is a setup! My ring is genuine. You must have switched it with a counterfeit. I’m calling the police p>
Jenessa replied with a serene smile, “Fine, let’s involve the police. You tried to blackmail me with a fake ring. I’m eager to see who they arrest p>
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Evelyn recoiled, taken aback by Jenessa’s assertive demeanor. At that moment, she understood that Jenessa was not someone to be trifled with.
And if her father became aware of this debacle, she would undoubtedly endure a harsh reprimand.
Frustrated yet powerless, Evelyn clenched her teeth in vexation.
Ironically, not only had she failed to put Jenessa in her place, but she had also sullied her own reputation.
The regret was profound.
Nicolas, witnessing the scene, slowly shook his head, his disappointment palpable.
“Raji Group’s chairman invited me to collaborate with him, so I came here willing to give it a shot. I didn’t expect his daughter to behave this way. It seems our collaboration won’t be possible after all. I’m sorry. Dinner is canceled for today. I must leave now p>
Evelyn’s eyes widened in disbelief, and she cried out anxiously, “Mr. Nicolas Wiggins, this is all a misunderstanding. Don’t let her deceive you! I’m innocent; you must believe me p>
She tried to stand up quickly but winced from the pain of her sprained ankle.
At that moment, Jenessa realized whom Evelyn was addressing.
She hadn’t recognized that this elderly man was Nicolas, the renowned retired top colorist.
It then struck Jenessa that Evelyn had invited Nicolas tonight specifically for the upcoming Fashion Week.
She hadn’t expected Evelyn to reach out to such a distinguished figure in the fashion industry.