Book TRK
Chapter 90
Chapter 90
Chapter 90
Aurelia gave a start, quickly pulling her blouse tighter around her, fearing her secret was exposed.
“Isn’t it pretty normal for someone who spends all day in an office to gain a little weight?” she
defended.
Avery gave a teasing smirk. “You’re not married yet. You need to keep your figure in check. What if
Arno loses interest in you?”
Aurelia smacked him lightly on the head. “Stop joking around, Arno and I are just good friends, nothing
more.”
“So, you’re in that ‘more than friends but less than lovers‘ stage?”
Avery pulled a face, deeply suspecting there was something more between his sister and Arno. He was
sure they were both interested in each other, but neither had made the first move!
In Aurelia’s mind, her relationship with Arno was perfect just as it was. As he put it, a confidant was
more valuable than a girlfriend.
A girlfriend can be replaced at any time, but a true confidant was irreplaceable.
“Your show is going to be a hit, and you’ll get some recognition.”
She subtly changed the subject.
Avery scratched his head, his face falling. “Some people on set are whispering. They say I only got the
part because I invested in the project.”
Aurelia picked up a bottle of mineral water from the table, took a sip, and her gaze drifted off into some
unknown corner outside the window.
“A few days ago, someone told me that using connections is a skill too. The world isn’t fair. To succeed,
talent alone isn’t enough. Background, connections, relationships, these all contribute to success. If
you can invest in the project, that’s your advantage. What you need to do is use it well and let it help
you succeed!”
Avery brightened up and laughed. “Aurelia, you have a way with words. You turn negative energy into
something positive.”
Aurelia lowered her head and took another sip of water, hiding a hint of sadness in her eyes.
In reality, she was filled with negative energy, so much that it threatened to overwhelm her.
“I’m going to take a nap in my room. Wake me up when it’s time for dinner.”
She walked out but didn’t go to her room. Instead, she headed to the garden downstairs, wanting to
clear her mind.
A handsome man approached her. “Are you Ms. Aurelia?”
She looked surprised. “Yes. Who are you?”
The man handed her a business card. She glanced at it. It was Elvis Cooper, the CEO of Ethereal
Gems.
“Nice to meet you.”
Elvis gave a small smile. “I’ve been meaning to reach out to you. It’s fortunate we ran into each other
here. There’s a decent coffee shop nearby, would you like to join me?” Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
“Sure,” Aurelia nodded.
They headed to the coffee shop and sat by the window.
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Elvis took a sip of his coffee and said in a low voice, “I want to apologize for what happened with Kelly.
She assured the assistant manager that it was her original design. We had no idea she stole your
exhibition piece.”
“Kelly got what she deserved. The biggest victim in this scandal was Ethereal Gems, right?” Aurelia
diverted the conversation, “But the PR team of Ethereal Gems is impressive. They minimized the
damage and negative impact.”
Elvis chuckled awkwardly, “Your design has rocked the entire jewelry industry. The ‘Secret‘ series is
truly original, and you’ve given these jewels a soul. Plus, you know how to market and capture the
curiosity of consumers. Your designs are not just artistic. They are best–sellers. However, it seems like
Astral Enterprises doesn’t appreciate your talent.”
His words hit Aurelia hard.
She stirred her cup of coffee, “You can speak your mind.”