Beverley shrugged and said, "While Ethereal Gems and Astral Enterprises might be competitors, the Stirlings and the Coopers have partnered on other investments. If the families were to join forces through marriage, it would be an added advantage. But the main issue is that Elvis Cooper doesn't seem to hold any affinity for Melissa."
Aurelia was blindsided. Was she the scapegoat for Melissa just because she was from the same grassroots background?
Truth be told, despite both being from wealthy families, Beverley was adorable, easily drawing people in.
Melissa, on the other hand, was arrogant, giving off an air of superiority. Elvis was probably worried he couldn't handle her. As she contemplated, Beverley's voice echoed again, "Do you know who Elvis' new girlfriend is?"
"Who?" Aurelia incredulously asked.
"A newcomer in the entertainment industry named Leila. Probably due to her connection with Elvis, she's been getting quite a lot of prime opportunities. I heard she's co-starring in a show with your brother, Avery," Beverley informed.
"What?" Aurelia choked out, "Doesn't that mean their on-screen chemistry won't work?"
Beverley chuckled, "You're supporting Avery's on-screen pairings?"
"Yeah," Aurelia nodded, smiling, "I enjoy supporting Avery's on-screen relationships."
Beverley laughed heartily, "Aurelia, tell me secretly, does Avery have a girlfriend?"
Aurelia arched an eyebrow and asked, "You want the juicy details?"
Beverley nodded eagerly.
Aurelia shrugged and said, "Unfortunately, no. Our family has a rule that he can't date until he's thirty. It could affect his career and fan base. Relationships can dampen the fans' enthusiasm for on-screen relationships."
Beverley nearly choked and thought, "Was Aurelia planning to support his on-screen relationships?"
Outside the cafe, Melissa was about to explode with anger. Elvis was like a thorn in her side, causing intense pain every time it was touched.
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