Chapter 325
With several industry heavyweights present, Katie knew that with just a few subtle maneuvers to make Skylar fall out of favor with them, even without lifting a finger herself, Skylar would still be in for a world of trouble. Thinking of this, Katie
smirked.
Skylar suddenly felt someone’s persistent gaze on her. She looked up toward its source, and her eyes met Katie’s, sharp and unyielding. Katie smirked with open disdain.
Skylar sensed Katie’s malice and let out a soft chuckle. ‘Looks like tonight’s party is going to be anything but peaceful, she thought to herself.
Katie rose gracefully, wine glass in hand and a practiced smile on her face. “My apologies, everyone. My father was unexpectedly called away on urgent business and couldn’t attend the business dinner tonight. Please allow me to make
amends on his behalf.”
With bold flair, she downed three glasses in a row to show her sincerity. Seeing her drink so boldly, the executives present didn’t press the matter further. Instead, they raised their glasses and took a polite sip in response.
Katie glanced at Skylar and, with feigned curiosity, remarked, “Miss, you seem rather unfamiliar. May I ask which company you represent, or are you just someone’s plus one?” She deliberately singled out Skylar, clearly intending to undermine
her status.
Skylar replied calmly, “I’m here on my own. I just started a new company called Nova Entertainment Production.”
Katie propped her chin lazily with a smirk. “Miss, you have no sense of decorum, do you? Everyone here is an industry veteran, so why aren’t you showing your seniors the respect they deserve?”
‘She’s deliberately nitpicking at me!‘ Skylar thought. Skylar snorted. Her disdain was clear.
Skylar replied calmly, “Where exactly have I shown disrespect to the seniors? Please, enlighten me.”
Katie sneered, “Is this how you show respect when seeking guidance from a senior?”
Skylar frowned and asked again, “What exactly do you want?”
Katie smirked. “Three drinks. That’s your penalty.”
Skylar didn’t budge an inch. Everyone present was no fool. They instantly saw that Katie was deliberately making things difficult for Skylar.
But drinking for the sake of it was rather dull–watching the drama unfold certainly made things more entertaining. None of them stepped in for Skylar, content to watch the show unfold.
Katie sneered, “What’s wrong? Are you scared to do it?”
Skylar tilted her head. “Why should drink three glasses of wine as a penalty again? What’s with that custom?
“More importantly, could you please specify at which part I have done wrong?” Skylar retorted.
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“Enough with your sophistry and word games!” Katie snapped impatiently. “If you won’t even show that much respect, why are you still here?”
Katie sneered, “Why don’t you just leave now, before you kill the mood for the rest of us?”
Skylar pursed her lips. “Aren’t you aware that you’re the one killing the vibe here? If anyone should leave, it’s you.”
Skylar was rarely this openly hostile to anyone, but with Katie constantly pushing her buttons, she saw no reason to hold back. Katie kept testing her patience, and Skylar saw no reason to be polite anymore.
Katie sneered. “Who do you think you are? This is my turf, and you don’t get a say here!”
“Right back at you,” Skylar shot back without backing down. “I’d like to remind you that tonight’s party is about Mr. Strauss, the guest of honor. He hasn’t said a word, but you keep running your mouth.”
Katie gasped and said, “Mr. Strauss, I didn’t mean that. Please don’t let her poison your mind against me.
“You must know, she’s utterly insolent and disrespectful, showing no regard for your authority. You really ought to put her in her place.”
Ergot sat in the seat of honor, regarding the scene with a cold, unreadable gaze.
His gaze fell on Skylar, and somehow, he felt familiar. ‘Where have I seen her before?‘ he wondered, but for the moment, he remained clueless.
“What’s your name?” he asked calmly.
Katie’s heart swelled with malicious glee. ‘Mr. Strauss’s furious. That bitch is toast!” she gloated inwardly.
“Skylar.”
‘Skylar? Wait, that Sky… Sky…‘
Ergot straightened abruptly in his seat, his eyes locking onto Skylar. Then it hit him. He finally realized why Skylar looked so familiar. ‘Isn’t she the long–lost heiress the Lu family just brought back?‘
He’d attended her official debut banquet as the Lu family’s rediscovered heiress.
Meanwhile, seeing that Ergot was slow to act, Katie grew increasingly anxious. Unable to contain herself, she began egging him on from the sidelines.
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