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Hudson saw that Xylia looked upset, so he frowned and walked over to her. “What happened?”
The staff did not know Hudson. However, upon seeing Hudson arrive with Greg, they assumed he was a friend of their boss<b>. </b>
When they saw Hudson walk straight up to Xylia, they knew that their rtionship was anything but ordinary.
The staff member felt uncertain, wondering, ‘Could it be that this woman is also a friend of Mr. Dawson?”
All of <b>those </b>people turned pale.
Xylia spoke <b>in </b>a subdued tone, “It’s nothing. I just ran into someone annoying, that’s all.”
Under ordinary circumstances, Xylia rarely singled someone out with personal feelings in front of so many people.
However, she was <b>in </b>a bad mood today.
Moreover, her longstanding resentment toward Tessa ran deep. She truly did not wish to tolerate her any longer.
When Xylia openly described Tessa as annoying. Tessa feltpletely embarrassed.
Then, she noticed that Greg was present, and Alex from the production team also walked over, looking puzzled.
Tessa promptly adopted a resolute stance, determined not to be suppressed by Xylia. “Mr. Dawson, not only did this woman bump into <b>me </b>without apologizing, but she also criticized my appearance <b>in </b>public. How could you allow someone like her into the lounge?”
In Tessa’s view, there was a distinction between the owner of this brand and the owner of a major brand.
She previously served as an ambassador for major fashion brands; now, by lowering herself to participate in such a small<b>–</b>scalemercial event, the organizer ought to ord her the highest level of respect.
Therefore, she was waiting for Greg to drive Xylia out.
Greg could not simply sit by and do nothing.
He walked over, preparing to mediate the conflict between the two troublemakers.
Before he could speak, Tessa, as if she knew what he was about to say, immediately spoke up. “If you don’t make her leave now, I won’t go on stage.
Her voice was <b>cold</b>, yet carried a hint of willfulness and disdain.
Greg furrowed his brow.
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With so many employees present, if he didn’t respond to Tessa’s threat, he would risk losing his authority within thepany.
He said calmly, “Ms. Schultz, we have signed a contract. I am afraid this kind of attitude may not be ideal, don’t you think?”
Tessa had not expected Greg to say this.
Whispers could be heard nearby. “The woman who refused to apologize seems to be Mr. Dawson’s friend. Tessa Schultz used the incident of going on stage to threaten Mr. Dawson in front of so many people. Isn’t this obviously asking for trouble?”
Another one said, “Tessa Schultz wasn’t injured, so what’s the point of holding on to this?”
Someone else nodded. “Exactly. She’s about to go on stage, but she just had to make such a fuss and dy our
work.”
That group of employees overwhelmingly criticized her.
Tessa felt very embarrassed and indignant.
Then, she saw that Alex had already walked over.
She thought that if Alex heard such evaluations from these people, she would be unable to take on the role of the female lead.
Therefore, <b>Tessa </b>could not lose this round.
She said indignantly, “We did sign a contract, but she collided with me, <b>and </b>my arm still hurts. This has caused me serious psychological trauma<b>. </b>It’s not wrong for me to ask her to apologize, right?”
She loudly denounced, “Mr. Dawson, please don’t side with your friend Xylia just because she’s your friend and let her bully me. My requests are reasonable–am I really in the wrong?”
However, suddenly a coldugh rang out from within the crowd.
Tessa looked in the same direction and saw only a radiant face.
The woman’s tone was disdainful. “After being lightly bumped, you ended up with both arm pain and severe psychological trauma. Are you a porcin doll, Ms. Schultz?”
Xylia looked over, somewhat pleasantly surprised.
The woman was the female celebrity she was just searching for–the one Leon had a crush on.
Although Xylia did not clearly see her face in the restaurantst time, she would never forget this voice.
This <b>time</b>, she finally saw the celebrity’s face clearly.
It was indeed a bright and captivating face.
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Her skin was exceptionally fair, her facial features were refined, and her nose bridge was prominent. Her fox- like eyes were strikingly captivating, and even her figure was impable.
She possessed an innate sense of solitary pride; merely standing there, she resembled a beautiful flower defying the winter snow–peerlessly independent, standing alone in the world.
When Alex saw Mia Monroe, his eyes lit up instantly.
Tessa nced at Mia, whom she did not recognize. Mia was wearing makeup and branded clothing, indicating that she was also likely one of the artists invited to today’s event.
However, she appeared to be an obscure celebrity, which made Tessa look down on her even more.
Tessa sneered, “Who are you? Whether I am injured or have suffered emotional trauma is not for you to deny on my behalf.”
Mia had no intention of standing out, but Tessa’s overbearing manner made it impossible for her to like
Tessa.
Since she had already spoken out to uphold justice, she no longer hid behind the crowd.
She stepped out and stood a short distance in front of Tessa, giving her a quick once–over. “I know you.”
Tessa knew that her public profile was still rtively high, and she felt a bit proud when she heard Mia say
this.
Tessa arrogantly replied, “However, <b>I </b>do not know you.”
Mia, in fact, was not concerned by <b>Tessa’s </b>attempt to shut her down with words.
She curved her lips into a smile, gentle and soft. “Previously, I saw reports in entertainment news about your past with Ms. Xylia Schultz. You two are sisters, right? However, it seems you falsely used her of a hit–and- run, andter, you were arrested, correct?”
After Mia finished speaking, Tessa’s expression darkened.
She had those scandals removed earlier on.
She couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Since people usually care about the news that’s trending, not the one in the past, why, then, does this woman before me know about this matter?”
She hurriedly retorted, “That was a misunderstanding!”
Mia nced at her. “Regardless of whether this is a misunderstanding, it is true that you and thisdy have <b>had </b>a feud, correct?”
Mia did not give Tessa a chance to speak and continued, “If your personal grievances are handled privately, I have no interest in whether you fight or hurl insults at each other.
“However, this asion is not the ce for you to resolve personal disputes.
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“So many staff members worked hard to organize these activities, only to have their time wasted because of your trivial matters. Don’t you feel even a little ashamed?”
The work rted to today’s event had indeed been affected by the conflicts urring there.
Furthermore, when Tessater said she would not go on stage, it made the staff’s hearts skip a beat.
Therefore, after hearing Mia’s remarks, each of them nodded vigorously, expressing deep gratitude to this righteous person for speaking on their behalf.
Tessa was indeed unsettled by Mia’s forceful presence.
She could no longer remainposed, especially when it came to matters where there was no distinction between public <b>and </b>private.
She angrily questioned, “Who exactly are you?”
“My name is Mia Monroe. I am an actress. If you want to argue with me, please make an appointment through my agent, since I don’t have time to deal with idiots.” Mia spoke with biting sharpness. After making this remark, she turned and left.
Tessa stood motionless<b>, </b>resembling a defeated clown.
Greg looked at Tessa again and asked, “Ms. Schultz, are you still going to take the stage?”
Tessa cast a fierce re at Xylia, <b>lifted </b>her skirt, and turned to leave.
There was no way she’d tolerate any indignity there.
Greg waved to his assistant toe over. “Withdraw all promotional posters rted to Tessa Schultz. Instruct the public rtions department to prepare; we <b>have </b>a tough battle ahead.”
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