Chapter: 1287

Rachel's ribbing brought a deeper blush to her assistant's face.

"It's just that Mr. Bentley is a great guy. I know that many girls like him. And even if I like him... I can only admire him from afar."

She took a deep breath and then smiled shyly.

Rachel looked at her assistant and smiled indulgently.

"Look, if you really have feelings for him, it is best to curtail them or you will get hurt."

The assistant froze for a moment, stunned and confused as to why

Rachel suddenly talked about this topic with her so seriously. She smiled awkwardly and said, “I know, Miss Bennet."

Rachel's eyes bore into her as if checking whether she had truly understood or not.

The assistant looked up at the man on the stage and said softly, “I know too well that Mr. Bentley won't ever be mine. Someone like me doesn't deserve him. Don't worry, Miss Bennet. I have a clear knowledge of my limitations."

A disappointed frown flashed across Rachel's face. Her assistant had misunderstood the point.

"I didn't mean it that way." Rachel looked at her carefully.

"Women shouldn't look down on themselves. Personally, I think you are great and you deserve anyone you like."

"Miss Bennet..." The assistant bit her lower lip, unsure of what to say.

"The reason I told you not to fall in love with Kyle wasn't because

I think you don't deserve him. I just don't want you to get hurt,"

Rachel said.

The assistant felt embarrassed. She thought Rachel didn't like her for Kyle. After all, she was nothing compared to these celebrities and their rich backgrounds. She had only lived an average life together with her average family ever since, and even if they combined their incomes all these years, it still wouldn't compare to how much these celebrities earned. Maybe it was even lesser than the money they spent on just their jewelry and other miscellaneous items.

Even though it was true that she had always looked down on herself, it still hurt when Rachel made her feel insecure again by telling her not to fall for Kyle.

So when Rachel told her the real reason why she had said those things, she felt guilty.

“Miss Bennet... I'm sorry."

“You don't need to apologize." Rachel patted her shoulder and then looked at Kyle.

Kyle closed his speech and walked down the stage. A number of new designers in the design circle of Apliara came to him right away and proposed a toast for him.

Even with the mob of people before him, he seemed to have noticed

Rachel's gaze and turned in her direction. Although his glasses were on, Rachel knew his eyes fell on her. She immediately looked away.

The assistant spoke again beside Rachel.