Ch. 1321..1330

Chapter 1321 Money Is Useless

Upon hearing this, Genevieve's eyes flickered for a moment.

With her current status, it's too easy for her to get in touch with the person in charge of luxury brands for a gown. However, although those gowns can add glamour to Yvonne, they are not as good as Xenia's traditional gown.

If Yvonne were to appear at the December charity gala wearing a traditional gown personally crafted by the master, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation.

Without resorting to corporate PR, Yvonne can easily tackle all the problems she encounters.

Genevieve gritted her teeth, and in the end, for the sake of her own two billion in revenue, she could only bear the pain and say, "Give her my spot for the traditional gown."

"Are you sure about the traditional gown design? I've already prepared the draft," Xenia asked. She then got up and walked over to the workbench by the wall, taking out a sketchbook from the bottom drawer. Xenia opened the picture book to a certain page and then handed it to Genevieve.

Not only is Xenia skilled in making traditional gowns, but she also has an excellent foundation in art. Her portrayal of Genevieve in the sketchbook is incredibly lifelike and exquisite.

Genevieve loves the color green and adores Genevieve Orsi. The traditional gown, adorned with a painting of Genevieve Orsi on its green hem, instantly elevates the brightness of the dress, making it incredibly stunning.

The drawing was static, yet Genevieve saw herself depicted with such grace and allure that even she was left astonished by her own beauty.

Originally, Genevieve was prepared to make a painful sacrifice, but upon seeing the design sketch of the traditional gown, she could imagine how stunning the finished gown would be, and instantly changed her mind.

Genevieve glanced at the picture book, then looked at Xenia, "I have a diamond necklace..."

"I already have enough diamonds in my collection," Xenia shook her head, clearly not very interested in the diamond necklace Genevieve was talking about.

Taking a light sip of coffee, she spoke again, "It's not impossible for me to make her a traditional gown."

"What do you want?" Genevieve was also a smart person.

Xenia said, "Yesterday, when I went to the Golden Restaurant, the door to the private room wasn't closed properly. I saw you standing outside, talking to Mr. Faulkner, and that's when I realized you're his wife." Genevieve remained silent, waiting for her to state her purpose.

Xenia set down her coffee cup and looked up at Genevieve. "As long as your husband helps me get someone out of Jadeborough Prison, I'll help that actress with her traditional gown."

"It's not my concern what happens in the prison," Genevieve said indifferently.

The official world is a hundred times more ruthless than the business world, and those who are involved tread on thin ice. Armand chose this path for the sake of Specter Corporation, for her and their child. Genevieve didn't want to add to his troubles.

Like Charlotte, she also didn't want to exchange favors with others, hoping that all matters could be resolved with money.

Genevieve asked, "Aren't you quite wealthy?"

Xenia really wanted to get someone out of prison, and as long as the money offered was enough, it could be done.

Xenia gazed at the coffee powder floating on the surface of the water, her voice calm yet tinged with bitterness, "Even if I had more money, it would be useless with someone pulling strings in the court." "Well, then my husband can't help you either," said Genevieve.

"I know you're quite resourceful, sir, and getting someone out of prison shouldn't be too difficult for you," Xenia said. "As for this traditional gown, I can have it ready for you by the eighteenth."

Genevieve remained silent.

Xenia couldn't stand the silence any longer, so she took the initiative to break it. "That man is my teacher. He was imprisoned for intentionally killing someone and sentenced to forty years. But he didn't kill anyone; he was framed..."

Genevieve detected the hidden patience and other emotions in Xenia's tone, as if she had caught a glimpse of something.

"Yes, he is not only my teacher, but also my lover," Xenia admitted without hiding anything, wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes with her finger. "But I didn't interfere."

Chapter 1322 Planning To Endure Forty Years Here

Xenia, who has a deep love for traditional gowns, started learning at Joshua's tailor shop through a friend's recommendation.

The Norton family has been running a tailoring shop for generations, and it gained some fame in Jadeborough during the seventies and eighties. Joshua went abroad to study at a prestigious fashion institute and, upon his return, took over the traditional gown shop. He made drastic changes, not only offering traditional gowns but also creating fusion designs that combined Eastern and Western elements. His exceptional craftsmanship quickly earned him a stellar reputation.

After studying alongside Joshua for a while, Xenia gradually became captivated by his gentleness and skill.

However, at that time, she knew that Joshua getting married did not cross the line.

Later on, Joshua's relationship with his wife fell apart, and they got divorced. It was then that Xenia finally mustered the courage to confess her feelings to Joshua, and the two quickly became a couple. It had been less than a month since they separated, and Joshua's ex-wife was already regretting the divorce. She came to him, hoping to reconcile, but Joshua turned her down.

When Joshua got married, he had a child with his wife. When they divorced, their four-year-old son was awarded to Joshua's ex-wife. She then used their son to manipulate Joshua emotionally and spread rumors about Xenia stealing him away. Even Joshua's father called Xenia shameless for her actions.

Fortunately, Joshua firmly stood by Xenia's side. Unable to tolerate it any longer, he said that he had to divorce her because she had cheated on him multiple times.

Joshua's wife realized that she couldn't force Joshua to get along with her father, so she often beat their son at home, causing him injuries and illnesses. This forced Joshua to come and take care of their son. Eventually, Joshua saw through her tricks.

Unable to gain custody of his son, and in order not to hurt Xenia again, he had no choice but to make the tough decision to stop looking after his son.

Not long after, Joshua's wife pleaded with Joshua to come over, using their son's birthday as an excuse.

After Joshua had left, Joshua's wife brought up the topic of remarriage with him again. When Joshua refused, she went mad and directly picked up their son, throwing him out of the window. That was the twenty-eighth floor, the child fell and died on the spot.

Joshua was so angry that he couldn't react in time. Facing the onlookers and the arriving police, Joshua's wife cried and made a scene, saying that even if Joshua had argued with her, he shouldn't have taken such an extreme action.

Joshua divorced his wife early on, so logically, the police shouldn't be able to determine that Joshua intentionally killed the child based solely on his ex-wife's testimony.

However, Joshua's wife was on the verge of a mental breakdown due to the death of her child. She fainted from crying several times during the trial. The lawyer Joshua's wife hired was eloquent and even brought in a neighbor who lived on the same floor as Joshua's wife to testify. The neighbor's testimony suggested that Joshua would resort to such extreme measures only if he couldn't gain custody of the child.

No matter how much Joshua tried to defend himself, claiming that his wife was the one who ran away with the child, there was no evidence. To make matters worse, the judge presiding over the case had some connections with his wife's uncle.

Joshua was ultimately sentenced to forty years due to his cruel methods, and it was ruled that he would not be eligible for a reduced sentence or parole.

Xenia was well aware of Joshua's character. She spent a fortune hiring top-notch lawyers, but it was to no avail - she simply couldn't outmaneuver Joshua's wife.

After Joshua was imprisoned, Xenia, who was not even thirty years old, turned gray overnight.

Later on, when she couldn't find any other solution, she moved to this tailor shop, which was first opened by the Norton family's ancestors, and decided to take it one day at a time.

After explaining everything to Genevieve, Xenia covered her face with a handkerchief, crying so hard that she could barely make a sound.

"I had planned to endure this for forty years, waiting for Joshua to be released after serving his sentence. But now that I know your husband is the mayor, I believe you can definitely help me..." Seeing Genevieve cry like this, it was likely that what she said was true, and she really did love that teacher, Joshua.

Otherwise, he would have turned gray at a young age because of his troubles.

However, Genevieve couldn't determine whether Xenia had been truthful throughout the entire conversation, as all she heard was Xenia's verbal account.

After pondering for a moment, Genevieve asked, "Can you find evidence that Joshua's wife herself threw the child away?"

Upon hearing Genevieve's words, Xenia stopped crying and quickly asked, "If I go find her and get her to confess to killing the child, would that count as evidence?"

"If the police weren't involved, that would be illegal recording," Genevieve said. "She could even turn around and sue you."

Xenia's face suddenly turned extremely pale.

Chapter 1323 Fall Into A Beautiful Trap

Genevieve originally came to find Xenia to make some pajamas. However, she unexpectedly ended up chatting with Sienna for a while, and then with Xenia. Time flew by so quickly that it was already dark outside the store.

Genevieve picked up her phone and sent a message to Armand, telling him that she would pick him up at the government office.

"I'll go back and ask around. If it turns out that Mr. Joshua was indeed wronged, I'll have my husband think of a solution," Genevieve said. After finishing her statement, she stood up and bid farewell to Xenia. After driving to the vicinity of the government office building, Genevieve waited for a while and saw Armand coming out from inside.

Not only him, but there were also three or four government officials wearing suits.

The man wore a suit with a black overcoat issued by the government draped over it. It was a common outfit, but his broad shoulders and long legs set him apart from the people around him. Genevieve leaned on the steering wheel, gazing intently at the man not far away through the windshield of the car in front.

She thought to herself, the royal and noble descendants mentioned in ancient times must have been like Armand. Even if he were to work at a construction site carrying bricks, his innate nobility would still be impossible to conceal.

As Armand approached the car, Genevieve unlocked it.

After Armand bent down to get into the car, she leaned in a little closer and reached over to help him fasten his seatbelt on one side.

"Mando, are you tired from work today?"

Armand gently touched her cheek and smiled faintly, "I was quite tired, but since you came to pick me up and provided such great service, I suddenly don't feel tired anymore."

Upon hearing this, Genevieve looked up and kissed him, "Tonight, I'll give you a shoulder massage as a reward for your hard work."

"You seem a bit off," Armand squinted slightly.

"What's wrong with me?"

Armand said, "You're usually too lazy to even pick up your own child, let alone come to get me and offer to give me a shoulder massage tonight. Did you set up a beauty trap for me to fall into?"

"Am I really that despicable?" Genevieve pouted, "I just missed you so much, that's why I came to pick you up.”

Armand glanced down at her and asked, "Why are you looking around so nervously if you're just here to see me for no reason?"

"Can't I have nimble eyes?" Genevieve huffed, sitting back down and fastening her seatbelt. She then drove Armand to the mall to go shopping.

She ran out of sunscreen, so she went to buy a new one and took the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with Armand.

While browsing in the beauty store, Genevieve couldn't help but tell Armand about her encounter with the Ingenuity Entertainment agent at the tailor shop in the afternoon, as well as the story of Xenia. Genevieve said, "She doesn't seem to be lying. Can you help me look into Joshua's case?"

Genevieve didn't want to put Armand in a difficult position, but if everything Xenia said was true, then her lover was wrongly accused. It wouldn't be wrong for them to help out.

Armand, carrying a shopping basket in one hand and resting the other on Genevieve's shoulder, said, "And you claim you didn't set a trap for me?"

Genevieve reached out to embrace the man, playfully saying, "But I think you're the real deal."

"All right, I believe you," Armand chuckled softly.

"In order to help you earn two billion sooner, let's go on our honeymoon earlier. No matter how busy I am, I'll make sure to take care of this for you."

With Armand's current status, it wasn't difficult for him to request a case file from the local court. When the two of them returned home after shopping, someone had already sent the organized materials to Armand.

Joshua had been through a trial once, and there wasn't much information on it. Armand finished reading it all in just half an hour.

Based on the information available, although there are witnesses on Joshua's wife's side, there is no concrete evidence to prove that Joshua killed his own child. This case is indeed quite suspicious.

The next morning, Armand contacted Cooper again and arranged for a lawyer to visit the prison and speak with Joshua.

When Genevieve emerged from the training room, weak in the limbs and drenched in sweat.

Armand called her and said, "If there's new evidence, the case could be retried and he might be found not guilty."

Genevieve didn't expect the man to work so efficiently. Her eyes lit up, but then she frowned and said, "Recording without permission is illegal, and it can't be considered as sufficient evidence." But apart from the recording, Xenia couldn't provide any other evidence.

On the other end of the phone, Armand's voice was deep, "Recording is not allowed, but you can have Joshua's wife confess her criminal actions herself."

"How do we do it?" Genevieve knew he had a solution upon hearing this.

Chapter 1324 Well Behaved Today

Genevieve playfully teased Armand over the phone.

Darling's enchanting voice left Armand completely captivated, forgetting all about his intentions to make a request of her. He even shared with her his strategies for dealing with Joshua's wife.

Genevieve felt as if a whole new world had opened up before her, and she exclaimed, "Luc, if you don't end up with a high-ranking provincial or ministerial position, you'd really be letting me down as your mother."

She hung up the phone in a great mood and saw that Sally hadn't left yet, staring at her intently.

"Sally, what are you looking at?"

Sally finally looked away and gave a faint smile. "I never would have guessed that someone as serious as Mr. Faulkner could be charmed by you. It's true, there's always something to tame something else." Genevieve said, "He only acts serious around others, but in private, he's quite a beast. I even wonder if he has some sort of split personality."

As Genevieve removed the boxing wraps from her wrists, she glanced up at Sally and said, "Besides, acting cute with your own man can be a kind of fun. Don't you ever act cute with my Cooper?" "Probably not." Sally's personality is rather indifferent; she doesn't have any particular likes or dislikes, nor does she have any strong feelings toward people or things.

But she can read between the lines.

For example, she could tell at a glance whether Cooper was angry or not. If he was mildly upset, she would let him work through it on his own; but if he was really angry, she would go and comfort him. However, no one can coax people like Genevieve does, with such enthusiasm.

Genevieve looked at Sally, puzzled, and asked, "How do you usually chat with Cooper then? You don't use his full name as a nickname, do you?"

Sally said, "Just in case, I always use full names when adding notes to my contacts."

Sally is indeed very cautious, but Genevieve says, "Your phone has a location tracker and anti-eavesdropping features, so ordinary people who find it won't be able to unlock it. Besides, given your meticulous personality, you probably won't lose your phone once in eight hundred years. Why don't you let me change Cooper's contact name for you? It'll help you two bond better."

Because Sally has a cold personality, Genevieve hopes she doesn't overthink things and instead truly experiences what it feels like to love someone and be loved by someone.

Emotions involve the efforts of both parties. If one person constantly gives without receiving a response, the relationship won't last long.

Genevieve didn't just talk about it, she also opened her WhatsApp on her phone to show Sally. She had only pinned Armand's WhatsApp account at the top, and even added a heart and pink bubbles in front of Darling's nickname.

Genevieve said, "If you don't want to change it to Darling, you can change it to Coop instead."

Sally had just finished practicing with Genevieve for over two hours, leaving Genevieve feeling sticky and uncomfortable from all the sweat. As the housekeeper was busy preparing lunch, she took the opportunity to go upstairs and take a shower.

Sally stared at Cooper's chat window, her fingers rubbing the edge of her phone.

After a while, she opened the information interface and added a note for Cooper. Then she sent a message, "I'll bring you lunch later."

In less than two minutes, Cooper sent a voice message, "Send me a voice message to listen to."

Sally couldn't help but laugh at his numerous requests. Still, she pressed the voice key and asked clearly, "Melissa made pigeon soup today, do you want some? Darling."

When Cooper replied, his deep voice carried a smile, "Yes. You were so well-behaved today. Will I be able to hear it again tonight?"

Sally said, "Let's talk about it tonight."

After Melissa finished preparing lunch, Sally asked her to pack enough for two people, so they could go to the office and eat together with Cooper.

At this moment, Genevieve longed to be a virtuous wife, and to bring lunch to Armand as well.

Genevieve had just finished lunch when she received a call from Sienna, who wanted to meet up with her. As it happened, Genevieve was on her way to see Xenia, so she asked Sienna to wait for her at the tailor shop.

Genevieve finally rushed into the tailor shop at two-thirty, while Sienna had already been waiting for her for almost an hour.

Sienna relayed Yvonne's response to Genevieve, "As long as you help Yvonne terminate her contract with Ingenuity Entertainment, she will sign with Genevieve Orsi."

"Sign for five years, and I'll give her an A-level contract," Genevieve offered proactively.

Genevieve doesn't make verbal agreements with people. Seeing Sienna's response was to leave Ingenuity Entertainment, she called Genevieve Orsi's secretary and asked her to draft two contracts and send them over.

Chapter 1325 Breaking Point

This contract has no legal effect, but Genevieve only intends to bind them to sign with Genevieve Orsi after terminating their contract with Ingenuity Entertainment.

She also didn't think Yvonne would be foolish enough to play out a scene like "The Farmer and the Viper."

Faye, the secretary, brought the contract over, and Sienna took a look before pressing her fingerprint on it. She took the other copy to get Yvonne's signature, promising to have it ready by tomorrow morning at the latest.

After being busy for more than an hour, Faye, holding the contract, and Sienna left the tailor shop one after the other.

After the store quieted down, Genevieve finally told Xenia that her husband could help.

However, Joshua's case for a retrial requires evidence.

She shared her strategy for dealing with Joshua's wife with Xenia and added, "You can also give me the items, and I'll arrange for someone to handle it on my end."

Xenia shook her head, her expression calm and cold. "Before, I couldn't do anything to her. But now I have the chance. I want her to personally experience the pain that our teacher went through." Upon seeing that Xenia had her own plans, Genevieve didn't say anything more.

Once Faye received Yvonne's contract, she called Genevieve. For the time being, Genevieve set aside the matter of helping Yvonne terminate her contract and focused on learning how to make clothes with Xenia at the tailor shop.

Although Genevieve was intelligent, her hands were not very skillful.

Xenia had already prepared the pattern for her pajamas. She sat in front of the sewing machine with the corresponding fabric, but what she sewed could hardly be called a dress.

She thought making a nightgown would only take a few pieces of fabric and a couple of days to sew, but it ended up taking her a whole week to finish.

Genevieve was sewing clothes until she was on the verge of a breakdown.

With a mournful expression, she said to Xenia, "Why don't you do it? I really can't manage it."

Xenia refused, saying, "I made the pattern for you, I did the cutting, and if I were to sew it as well, then it would become a birthday gift from me to your husband."

During the time Genevieve wasted, the handmade traditional gown she had prepared for Genevieve was almost finished.

The fabrics in the store were all personally purchased by Xenia. She couldn't bear to see Genevieve ruin the expensive materials any longer, so in the end, she stood by and watched her closely as she operated the sewing machine.

Under Xenia's guidance, on the eighteenth, Genevieve finally made a set of pajamas by herself.

The collar of the pajamas and the stitching on the cuffs were slightly crooked, but the overall craftsmanship was excellent. Genevieve was quite satisfied with it, and she quickly wrapped up the clothes and hurriedly left the tailor shop.

The two children also wanted to celebrate Armand's birthday, so they decided to make him a cake.

In the afternoon, Genevieve picked them up and brought them home. After washing their hands, they tied on their aprons and joined the private pastry chef to learn how to make cakes.

The siblings were arguing and couldn't agree on something. As the disagreement escalated, they started fighting, throwing flour and whipped cream at each other. Genevieve saw them covered in mess and was left speechless with frustration.

She raised her eyebrows in frustration, glaring at the two children, "You're both six years old now, so why are you still acting as childish as four-year-olds?"

"Lucian is the one who's wrong!" Amanda pointed at Lucian, complaining to Genevieve. "Lucian said the cake I made is ugly and too sweet, claiming he can't even eat it."

Lucian said, "Fool, that character is pronounced 'hōu', composed of the radical 'nose' and the character 'sentence', not 'monkey'."

"You poured a whole six-hundred-gram bag of sugar in there without even tasting it. Go ask the dessert master if that cake base is even edible."

The dessert chef who received care stayed far away, not wanting to be involved in their war.

Lucian made a well-reasoned argument, leaving Amanda unable to refute him. Angrily, she retorted, "Tomorrow, I'll go tell Asel not to marry you in the future, so you'll end up a bachelor!" "She's only one year old; she won't understand what you're saying."

"From now on, I'll say it in her ear every day," Amanda snorted at him. "Starting next Monday at school, I won't help you fetch water anymore, Lucian. You'll have nothing to drink!" Seeing that they were about to start arguing again, Genevieve hurried over to mediate.

She had a headache, but felt relieved that she only had two children. Otherwise, a group of five or six-year-olds arguing together could be enough to blow the roof off.

Fortunately, they knew it was Armand's birthday today, so they quickly settled down and behaved themselves.

Chapter 1326 Just Enjoy Liking You

With the guidance of a dessert chef by their side, the two children busily worked until 7:30, finally managing to create a decent eight-inch cake.

The table was set with a sumptuous dinner.

As soon as Armand stepped into the house, Amanda rushed over like a little cannonball, hugging him and giving him several kisses. "Daddy, happy birthday!"

"Thank you, Sweetie," Armand said with a smile, as he kissed his daughter's forehead.

Born into a large family like the Faulkners, coupled with his father's tragic marriage, Armand never dared to hope for a happy life. Yet, unexpectedly, he met Genevieve.

She gave him everything he wanted, making him incredibly happy.

Armand handed his coat to the housekeeper and, holding his daughter, entered the house. He asked her where Genevieve had gone.

Amanda said, "Mommy went upstairs to change her clothes."

As soon as Amanda finished speaking, Genevieve descended from the second floor. Her snow-white skin was completely enveloped by a traditional gown, and the high collar made her neck appear even more slender.

A strong classical charm emanated from the woman.

As it was a traditional gown, the hem of the gown had a slit on only one side, revealing her slender legs subtly swaying beneath it.

As she moved with grace and elegance, her every gesture exuded refinement. Her alluring gait swayed enchantingly as she walked, each step seemingly treading on the very tips of people's hearts, leading them to fall deeper and deeper under her spell.

Amanda exclaimed with wide eyes, "Mommy, you're so beautiful!"

Genevieve flashed a charming smile and quickly walked downstairs, arriving in front of Armand. "I prepared this especially for your birthday, Mando. Do you like it?"

Armand's Adam's apple moved as he said, "Beautiful."

If it weren't for the two kids being present, he really wanted to embrace Genevieve tightly and passionately kiss her, recklessly caressing her.

The birthday meal lasted for over an hour. After playing for a while and giving the two children some time to digest, Genevieve covered Armand's eyes while the kids placed the prepared cake on the dining table.

Amanda places a birthday crown on Armand's head and exclaims excitedly, "Daddy, make a wish quickly!"

Unable to resist the child's insistence, Armand reluctantly made a wish with his eyes closed.

His wishes were neither numerous nor burdensome; he simply hoped to accompany Genevieve in raising their two children together.

After finishing the cake, Amanda and Lucian both took out their gifts.

Over the past year, Amanda's painting skills have improved significantly. She created another abstract painting as a gift for her father. Meanwhile, Lucian used his saved pocket money to buy a pair of leather shoes for their dad.

Amanda looked at Genevieve and asked, "Mommy, where's your gift?"

"Of course, Mommy has prepared something too." Genevieve pulled out a rectangular gift box from behind her and handed it to Armand.

Armand pulled apart the ribbon, revealing a set of dark blue pajamas inside.

Amanda stretched her neck to peek into the box, "This pajama set is so pretty! Mommy, did you buy it?"

Genevieve just smiled.

Armand hung Amanda's abstract painting on the living room wall, and noticing that it was getting late, urged the two children to go upstairs to bed.

Amanda wanted to protest, saying that since it was Armand's birthday, they should party until the early hours of the morning.

Armand playfully teased her, "Little ones who stay up past ten o'clock not only get bags under their eyes, but they also lose hair due to lack of sleep. Does Amanda want to become a bald child?"

Amanda was quite vain. The thought of losing all her hair and being laughed at by her classmates made her obediently go upstairs to sleep.

Armand, content and satisfied, carried his pajamas and led Genevieve upstairs.

As soon as he entered the bedroom and closed the door, it seemed as if he could no longer contain himself. He pressed Genevieve against the door, firmly sealing her lips with his own, kissing her fiercely and passionately.

After a while, Genevieve gasped and said, "Is this traditional gown some kind of aphrodisiac? You go crazy every time."

Armand's thumb gently rubbed her lower lip, from the edge to the corner, again and again, with increasing pressure, turning her lips a charming shade of red.

His voice was hoarse, and his pupils were slightly red, "I like the way you look in a traditional gown."

"Enjoy yourself if you like it." Genevieve also enjoyed watching him become infatuated with her. Usually serious and restrained, his face was now filled with desire when he looked at her, which was incredibly enticing.

Armand gently kissed her neck, leaving behind a scorching kiss. He bent down, kneeling on one knee...

Chapter 1327 Pretty Boy

The two of them moved from the doorway to the bed, and then to the bathroom.

As Armand was about to help Genevieve apply body lotion, she gently held his hand and said softly, "When I start working in a while, I'll be too busy to take care of you."

"How about you finish the future tasks in advance?"

Seeing that she loved her job more than herself, Armand felt a bit jealous. However, since his wife said so, he didn't hold back.

The consequence of indulging in joy was that Genevieve couldn't get up the next day.

Thankfully, today is the weekend, and Sally took the two kids to Timothy's house to play, giving Genevieve a day off to rest.

It wasn't until after three in the afternoon that Genevieve finally woke up.

She glanced at her phone and saw numerous WeChat messages. After responding to all the important ones, she was about to exit the app when she unintentionally noticed that people were chatting in a group that had notifications muted.

Genevieve noticed that she was added to a sisterhood group by Charlotte, so she clicked to enter.

Those girls were chatting about clothes and jewelry, casually sharing pictures of their shopping hauls or photos of themselves dining at top-notch restaurants abroad.

Some people asked what Charlotte has been up to lately, and why she hasn't been hanging out with them.

The news of Benson Corporation's bankruptcy had been reported for several days now. These people had certainly seen it, but they deliberately brought it up to embarrass Charlotte with their words. Well, what's the point of being a high and mighty socialite when your family goes bankrupt and you end up worse off than the poor?

Genevieve experienced the loss of her family and home before Charlotte did. However, they weren't close in the past, and Charlotte enjoyed being pampered by others. There was no need for Genevieve to disturb her life.

Seeing Charlotte in such a predicament, Genevieve was quite disgusted that her former friends, who used to wine and dine with her, now wanted to step on her when she was down.

Genevieve thought of something and her eyes sparkled. She then started typing in the chat box.

It's not too cold today, and I've bundled up. I heard there's an Oreo crepe cake available. Who wants to give it a try?

Ladym is a high-end dessert shop located in a building by the river, offering a fantastic view.

To enjoy desserts at Ladym, you need to make a reservation three days in advance.

Due to its elegant decor and the popular billiard room downstairs frequented by young elites, Ladym has also become a must-visit spot for many socialites and influencers. Upon seeing Genevieve wrapping up Ladym, the chat group of sisters was boiling with excitement. One by one, they popped up, expressing their desire to go over there. Genevieve generously said that everyone is like sisters, so if they want to go, they should just go, and she'll treat them.

Then she closed WeChat and called Charlotte.

It's the weekend, and Charlotte is working overtime at her apartment. Genevieve asks her where she lives, changes her clothes, and drives over in a sports car to pick her up. As Charlotte got into the car, she glanced at Genevieve several times, "Are you going to see pretty boy?"

"Do I look like it?"

"Look at you now," Charlotte fastened her seatbelt, "Before, you didn't even want to put on makeup, and you'd wear the simplest clothes. But now, you're all dolled up like some seductive temptress." Genevieve graciously accepted the compliment and replied, "Well, it seems I am indeed quite beautiful."

As the sports car left the residential area, Genevieve and Charlotte talked about their plans for the day. They were going to a gathering with a group of women, and they both agreed that they had to dress up and look fabulous to outshine the others.

Charlotte paused for a moment, "I thought you were just inviting me for dessert."

"Are you really that busy?" Genevieve glanced at her and chuckled, "You don't even check your WeChat messages?"

Charlotte immediately slumped her shoulders, looking utterly exhausted. "I've been incredibly busy. I've been sitting in front of the computer organizing files since ten in the morning, and my eyes are about to go blind."

"I originally had fox-like eyes, but after working for a while, they became as swollen as goldfish bubbles."

Charlotte had never experienced the hardships of working, and today, when her boss asked her to work overtime, she almost wanted to say, "I quit."

But it was Timothy who arranged for her to get into Forlisle Medical, and she didn't want to put him in a difficult position.

Genevieve noticed that Charlotte had truly matured from the experience of the Benson family's bankruptcy. Although she cried privately, she still gritted her teeth and continued to work hard in public. If it were a more delicate scion, it would have collapsed into a mess long ago.

Chapter 1328 You Want Me To Dive In

Genevieve laughed and asked Charlotte, "Would you take a job with a three million annual salary?"

"So high?"

Ever since she found out her salary, even one hundred thousand seemed like a huge amount of money in Charlotte's eyes.

After the excitement, Charlotte looked at Genevieve with a calm and skeptical expression. "With such a high salary, it's either a dangerous job or something shady. Are you asking me to do something shady?"

Genevieve couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, saying, "Don't say I'm not that kind of person. If I dared to touch you, your man would never let me off the hook."

"I don't have any man."

Charlotte slouched in her seat, "Speaking of my ex-boyfriends, they were all quite good-looking, but none of them could compare to Mr. Faulkner. Don't give them too much credit." Genevieve noticed that Charlotte couldn't understand what she was saying, so she shrugged and didn't say anything more.

Upon arriving at the building's parking garage, Genevieve parked the car, and Charlotte joined her in the elevator. She also knew that the dessert shop Genevieve frequented was Ladym. Charlotte said, "Their fruit crepe cake is delicious, but unfortunately, I can't afford it since I went bankrupt."

She hasn't been to Ladym for quite a while now.

"What do you feel like eating today? Just order whatever you want." Genevieve patted Charlotte on the back, "Even if your family goes bankrupt, don't lose your spirit. Keep your back straight." Charlotte was taken aback by Genevieve's words, wondering why she would say such a thing out of the blue.

As the elevator doors opened, Charlotte instinctively looked outside.

Not far from the restaurant, a group of women stood at the entrance, each dressed exquisitely and looking beautiful. From a distance, she could smell various fragrances, as if it were a feast of scents. Upon seeing Genevieve approaching, the group of women all greeted her with warm smiles.

Someone casually mentioned, "Ms. Rachford, did you really book the entire Ladym? They won't even let us in as waitstaff."

"Of course, I've reserved the entire place for you all," Genevieve said as she called a waiter over and asked why they weren't letting people in.

The waiter apologized, saying he didn't know they were friends of Genevieve, and then led them inside.

Usually, there are many people at Ladym, making it difficult to take a photo without someone in the background. But now, in this beautifully decorated restaurant, it's just them. The socialites quickly seize the opportunity to strike a pose and take pictures.

Genevieve went to a quiet corner to make a phone call, while a few socialites sat with Charlotte in a spot with a scenic view.

Today, Genevieve brought Charlotte along, showing that their relationship seems to be quite good.

These people, when talking to Charlotte, didn't have the same strange and sarcastic tone as they did in the group chat before.

"Lottie, it's been a while since you've hung out with us."

Charlotte gracefully lifted her sparkling juice and took a sip, displaying the elegance of a wealthy lady. She casually said, "I've been busy with work, no time for that."

The girl asked, "So, what are you doing now?"

"Front desk."

Upon hearing Charlotte's words, the girls exchanged glances and couldn't help but stifle their laughter. "You know, your dad used to be a big shot in the real estate industry. As his daughter, it doesn't seem quite right for you to work as a receptionist."

"I earn money with my own two hands, what's wrong with that?" Charlotte wasn't bothered by their comments at all. "I make more than ten thousand a month just working at the front desk." "Your skirts used to cost twenty to thirty thousand each!"

Charlotte glanced at her with a playful smirk, "I used to be naive and loved to have fun, otherwise how could I have met you guys as friends? Besides, I make ten thousand a month, what do you guys have?" She scoffed, "You either ask for money from your family, rely on a sugar daddy, or mooch off others. What right do you have to look down on me?"

Several girls didn't expect Charlotte to have such a sharp tongue, and their expressions changed.

One of them placed the cup on the tea table and sneered, "Charlotte, your family is bankrupt, what are you still being proud of in front of us? If it weren't for Genevieve, would you even be able to come to Ladym for cake?"

"You can't seriously think you can hang out with Genevieve, can you? She only invited you to humiliate you!"

Chapter 1329 Inviting Them To Watch A Play

Charlotte crossed her legs and leaned back lazily on the sofa, exuding elegance. "So what if my family goes bankrupt? After all, my father was once the richest man in Jadeborough, making me equal in status to Genevieve."

"And before, you all used to serve me like servants just to hang out with me, and it's still the same now."

Genevieve is right.

So what if her family went bankrupt? At least she had experienced glory and pride in the past, something these people could never achieve in their entire lives, no matter how hard they struggled. She could ridicule them, but they had no right to look down on her!

As several people were being scolded by Charlotte, Genevieve returned after finishing her phone call. "Don't be shy, everyone. I've reserved the entire place today. The pastry chef can make any limited-edition cake you'd like to try."

Upon hearing Genevieve say this, those young ladies didn't hold back either.

In no time, those who went to take photos with the unique sculptures returned. Everyone gathered together, enjoying tea and desserts, all the while praising Genevieve in their conversations.

While talking about a certain luxury brand, one of the sisters glanced at Charlotte and asked, "Lottie, didn't you mention before that you were planning to attend Gucci's Spring-Summer fashion show in Marsingfill this October? Did you end up going?"

It's already November, yet she's still talking about the fashion show in October.

It's clear that they want everyone to know that Charlotte's family has gone bankrupt, to the point where they can't even afford to attend shows anymore.

Charlotte didn't care about her sister. Someone else said, "I went to Gucci's spring and summer fashion show, but I didn't see Lottie there."

"Oh, by the way, Lottie, you know that designer you like? They had two bags featured in the Spring/Summer fashion show. You usually buy every bag they release, right? So, you must have gotten those two runway bags, didn't you?"

These people were constantly scheming to bring up their own bankruptcy, making Charlotte's face turn somewhat unsightly.

When had she ever been treated like this?

Surprisingly, Genevieve also joined their chat channel, "Didn't you all know that the Benson family went bankrupt earlier this year? All of the Benson family's assets were seized. There's no way Lottie has the money to attend shows and buy designer bags."

Charlotte turned to look at Genevieve, utterly astonished.

She knew that Genevieve wasn't the type to kick someone when they were down, but for a moment, she couldn't understand her actions.

Upon seeing Genevieve's impolite mockery of Charlotte, the sisters couldn't help but chuckle quietly. They had been saying all along that Charlotte was bankrupt, so why would Genevieve bother hanging out with her?

It really is inviting them to watch a play.

Someone saw seven or eight waiters moving the tables and chairs around them and curiously asked,

"Ms. Rachford, are you planning to host a dance party here tonight?"

"No," Genevieve said with a slight smile, "I had some clothes and bags sent over, and I was afraid there wouldn't be enough space, so I asked the restaurant staff to clear some room for them." Upon hearing this, those young ladies were filled with both jealousy and admiration.

Their family was quite wealthy, owning luxury cars and yachts. However, they were still far from being on the same level as Genevieve and Charlotte, the top-tier heiresses. They still had to go to the store to pick out their clothes.

After clearing a large space in front of them, a procession of people quickly streamed in one after another.

The group of people wore different uniforms, but each of them carried several high-end suitcases. Upon entering, they quickly divided the tasks among themselves. In no time, the clothes from the twenty-odd suitcases were taken out and hung on the assembled racks, while various bags were displayed on the arranged tables.

On the other side of the display counter is the jewelry section. In black velvet boxes, there are diamond accessories and exquisite pearls, each one expensive and delicate, almost dazzling to the eyes.

These young ladies, who are well-versed in the world of fashion, have seen numerous high-end ready-to-wear garments and exquisite jewelry. They each possess an impressive collection of their own. But today, Genevieve's actions left them with their eyes nearly popping out of their heads.

Chapter 1330 Buy What You Like

The group of wealthy young ladies, who were originally sitting and sipping tea, gathered around the jewelry display and clothing racks, admiring the luxurious garments with eager anticipation in their hearts. "Genevieve, you're so rich!" exclaimed wealthy girl. "You can just buy the latest fashion show pieces whenever you want."

In general, ready-to-wear fashion shows and designer bags are reserved early on by the wealthy and powerful elite of high society. Only the items they don't fancy become available for purchase by those outside the circle. Even with money, it's not guaranteed that one can buy them.

In October, when the Marsingfill Fashion Week showcased several luxury ready-to-wear garments and bags, Genevieve almost brought them all here.

If Genevieve just wanted to show off, there would be no need for her to go through all the trouble of having everything moved here. She could have just generously reserved the entire Ladym dessert shop and treated them all. Yet, she still chose to do this...

Perhaps these items are gifts for them.

Almost ninety percent of the wealthy ladies in the room thought the same way, but no one spoke up.

After admiring the jewelry for a short while, they gracefully sat back down and chatted with Genevieve. Their tone was flattering and seductive, as if they couldn't wait for Genevieve to let them choose clothes and bags first.

Due to her family background, Charlotte has always been held in high esteem by others. She quite enjoys being surrounded by sweet words and compliments.

It used to amuse her, acting like a landlord and occasionally rewarding her servants with gifts, watching them go to great lengths to please her. But now, seeing it again, she suddenly felt disgusted. Was she always this stupid before, or why does she enjoy hanging out with this group of people?

After chatting for a while, someone couldn't help but ask Genevieve why she brought such expensive clothes and jewelry here.

Genevieve placed her hand on Charlotte's shoulder, giving her a gentle smile. "Of course, it's for Lottie."

"Lottie has already become an agent at Genevieve Orsi Productions, and as her boss, it's only natural that I give her a gift to celebrate her joining the team."

Everyone was so shocked that they couldn't speak.

Their first reaction wasn't that Charlotte, a useless heiress, could possibly work at a film and television company, but rather that the clothes and jewelry worth hundreds of millions here were just Genevieve's gifts for her job initiation!

Someone exclaimed, "Are all these gifts just for her? Don't we get a share?"

"Of course not," Genevieve said, looking at the person with surprise. "I don't know you guys well, so why would I give you such expensive things? Do I look like a fool with too much money?"

Genevieve spoke again, "I booked Ladym in Lottie's name, so it's actually Lottie who's treating you all to desserts. Shouldn't you all thank her?"

Upon hearing this, the faces of those young ladies couldn't help but show embarrassment.

Originally, Genevieve had never thought of making fun of Charlotte. The grand display was simply to slap their faces on behalf of Charlotte.

Even though they understood this principle, they didn't dare to say anything due to Genevieve's status.

Everyone smiled and thanked Charlotte, with some even intentionally or unintentionally continuing to please her.

After Charlotte started working for Genevieve, and with Genevieve being so generous to her, it seems that Charlotte can still enjoy the luxurious lifestyle she used to have without worrying about money. As long as Charlotte has money, they can benefit quite a bit from their 'sisterly' relationship with her.

Charlotte never expected that Genevieve had set up so much just to help her get even. Seeing the faces of those rich girls change from excitement to shock and disappointment, she was absolutely thrilled. Faced with a certain sister asking for clothes, Charlotte bluntly said, "Can't you buy what you like yourself? Why should I give it to you?"

"You didn't like the Chanel clothes because they seemed old-fashioned, right? I wanted to help you out with that..."

"I'm so beautiful that even if Chanel clothes look old-fashioned, I can still make them bloom like a flower,"

Charlotte glanced at the rich girl and said, "As for you, you're not pretty enough, and wearing white with your yellow skin only makes you look even more plump. Even clothes worth tens of thousands can be turned into cheap streetwear when you wear them."

That rich girl had been hanging around Charlotte for a few years, knowing that she had a bad temper. However, this was the first time she had been so sharply confronted, and it made her tremble with anger.