Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 435

"Hailey, once the formalities here are over, come with me to meet Ms. Rainsford," Patrick said, his tone toward Hailey now exceptionally warm.

Just a moment ago, seeing Hailey standing with the young lady of the Blackwood's second branch and the Lancaster heiress had already made him feel incredibly proud.

Then, Ms. Rainsford had approached him to talk about Hailey.

Because of that one simple gesture, the very same powerful people he had been desperately trying to network with—to no avail—were now initiating conversations with him.

Some were even hinting at introducing their sons to each other.

Patrick was now completely convinced that Hailey was the Wynn family's lucky star.

Hailey's heart hammered with excitement.

She struggled to remain composed, giving a prim nod. "Alright, Father."

Patrick then pulled Marianne away to seize the opportunity, hoping to chat with other influential guests and secure some investments.

"Miss Lancaster…" Hailey smiled at Isabella. "I have you to thank for this opportunity to showcase my work. Don't worry, since I've signed with Aurevion Jewelers, the company will always be my top priority."

She was pledging her loyalty to Isabella, assuring her that even if she became Ms. Rainsford's apprentice, she wouldn't forget who discovered her talent.

After all, Isabella was the heiress to the Lancaster family, the wealthiest family in Vaelion City.

Making an enemy of her was out of the question.

But this gesture of goodwill only made Isabella frown.

It felt as if Hailey's words were a veiled jab at her for questioning her just moments ago.

However, for Ms. Rainsford's sake, she suppressed her annoyance and lifted her chin haughtily. "Good. See that you remember that."

"Relax. She's from a third-rate family. Even if she becomes Ms. Rainsford's apprentice, she'll still just be your dog," Karen said, shooting Hailey a look.

She didn't care in the slightest how much Hailey's expression soured at being called a dog.

She completely looked down on the petty Hailey.

Looking at her cheap, tacky dress, Karen felt that simply standing next to someone like that lowered her own status.

But disgust was one thing; usefulness was another.

She still needed Hailey.

Karen looked away from her and turned back to Isabella. "The most important thing for you right now... is to get Nicholas to come to his senses!"

Isabella glanced instinctively toward the corner of the room, her slender fingers tightening into a fist. "But Nicholas…"

"Who cares about that hick? As long as Nicholas doesn't publicly announce who she is, you still have a chance!"

Karen's eyes glinted. "Isabella, Elara Hale just finished her performance. She thinks she's so impressive, doesn't she? Well, you're going to use her. Make her performance nothing but a backdrop for your own! You're going to completely overshadow her!"

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