Chapter: 243
She was, after all, the star of the day. Edwin Hummer’s daughter, Tina Hummer!
Julie had intended to go over and welcome her too, but as there were too many people surrounding Tina, she did not do so.
She knew that going along with what everyone was doing would not make her stand out, and she needed to stand out to make Miss Hummer notice her.
At the thought of that, she intentionally stood at the entrance and tried her best to show off the biggest asset she had on her at the moment, which happened to be the pair of ruby earrings.
That was the first step to forming a connection with Miss Hummer. She refused to believe that there was any woman on earth who could resist the temptation of such irresistible jewelry.
As Julie predicted, Tina stopped in front of her when she reached the entrance, with the crowd still around her.
Her gaze was fixed on Julie.
Julie suppressed her excitement and walked up to Tina to introduce herself when she saw that the timing was right.
“Hello, Miss Hummer. I am Julie Amberson. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”
She stretched her hand out for a handshake. But Tina ignored her outstretched hand and stared unwaveringly at her earrings.
“Those ruby earrings, where did you get them from?” she asked icily.
“My boyfriend gave them to me. These are custom–made Pandarums, you won’t be able to find a similar pair out there. But of course, Miss Hummer, if you fancy them, I can give them to you.” Julie was secretly delighted.
“Even the daughter of the wealthiest man can’t resist these earrings,” she thought to herself.
“Boyfriend?”
Tina’s expression clouded over.
“Is it Matt Laney?”
The reason why she asked was that she had received the exact same pair of ruby earrings from Matt as her birthday gift not too long ago.
“Oh! Do you know Matt too, Miss Hummer? In that case, we’re friends too!” Julie’s eyes lit up.
Who knew that a pair of earrings would be the key to her success?
“Who’s your friend? Bitch!”
Tina glared at Julie and struck her across the face.
Smack! A loud, crisp sound was heard.
Julie was at a loss as she held her cheek in her hand.
“Miss Hummer, wh–why did you hit me?”
“What is your relationship with Matt Laney? You better come clean. If you hide anything from me, I’ll make sure you won’t live to see the next sunrise!” Tina’s expression made it clear that she meant every word she said.