Chapter 173 Can You Guess if I'll Hide or Not
The banquet was held on the second floor of the Urban Oasis Hotel.
Jessica walked out of the dressing room on the third floor, lost in thought as she walked. When she reached the stairs, she suddenly stopped, letting the other guests go down first.
She picked up her phone and opened WhatsApp, quickly scrolling to Gabriel, and opened the chat box.
Jessica: [Are you in a hurry to take back the Blue Bay Apartments where I currently live? If not, can you lend it to me for a while longer?]
After sending the message, she pondered for a moment and sent another one.
Jessica: [If I stay long-term, I can rent for a year. Considering my current tight work schedule and income, renting this apartment should not be a problem. The studio can help me pay a year's rent first, and then I can repay with my fees and advertising revenue.]
In fact, there were other floors and layouts there , but she noticed that not every floor had an elevator code and precise alarm system, nor did every floor have a password lock on the door leading to the stairwell, such comprehensive security facilities were only between the thirtieth and thirty-second floors of that building, those floors were completely safe with a high-level anti-disturbance mode, embodying the words 'keep away from strangers' to the fullest.
She hadn't explored the other buildings, unsure if they shared the same security, but her current residence felt exceptionally safe. Only those approved by either Gabriel or herself could access the thirty-first floor.
After a few minutes of no response on WhatsApp, she wondered if Gabriel was busy.
Jessica locked the screen and handed the phone to Zoey, lifting her skirt as she walked down the spiral staircase between the third and second floors of the hotel banquet hall.
There were two spiral staircases between the second and third floors, standing opposite each other on one side of the hall.
As Jessica slowly descended the left spiral staircase, the sparkling stars on her skirt seemed even more enchanting under the occasional sweep of light, shining brightly.
Jessica knew that she would inevitably encounter many female stars and celebrities from various circles at such an event tonight. She also knew that Trinity and Keegan from the guest list would be coming, but she didn't expect that just as she walked down the stairs, Trinity also descended from the opposite spiral staircase.
Zoey had intended to come over and help Jessica down, but Jessica's high heels were quite stable, so she didn't need assistance, so she walked slowly.
On the right spiral staircase opposite, Mrs. Jenner Linda Gray was also there, helping
Trinity while walking down and adjusting her dress hem.
There was no need to get closer; the people on both sides of the stairs had already seen each other as they reached the middle, especially Trinity, who noticed Jessica and her extremely beautiful starry evening gown.
Their gazes met, or rather, it was a meeting of six eyes, considering the presence of Linda, the hen mother about to spread her wings to protect her chick.
Jessica was a spokesperson for Tilans, and it was clear that they would meet tonight. Hence, Trinity brought along Linda, the seldom-seen affluent lady of the house, to make a public appearance.
Jessica boldly smiled at them on the right spiral staircase, paused, and gestured for them to go down first.
The space where the two staircases intersect was not large, and she didn't plan to walk down side by side with them; she wanted to maintain some distance.
Trinity didn't move, her gaze fixed on Jessica's dress.
"Aren't we all trying on dresses? If it's not finalized, why can't I try it on? "
"The dress has been finalized; that person is from the Harriman Group, and you, indeed, cannot try it on."
These two sentences echoed in Trinity's ears, and combined with previous events, Trinity's gaze toward Jessica seemed to carry a hint of incredulity.
Did she really have a connection with the Harriman Group?
It couldn't be that the low-key employee who drove a cheap car actually had some significant background within the Harriman Group.
Trinity and Linda stood still, aware that there could be hidden cameras around in such a public setting, and they needed to maintain a dignified attitude at all times.
Seeing Trinity and Linda staring at her but apparently intending to let her go down first, Jessica smiled slightly, no longer polite, and walked down the stairs without hesitation.
Seeing Jessica's composed attitude and her stunning evening gown, Trinity suddenly hurried down. Just as Jessica reached the intersection of the two staircases, Trinity stepped down the stairs, aiming to step on the exquisite hem of Jessica's dress accidentally.
However, Jessica, who had already turned away and couldn't see anything, as if she had eyes on the back of her head, suddenly pulled the sparkling hem forward.
The moment Trinity missed her step, her high heels, which were over ten centimeters high, tilted for a moment, almost causing her to stutter down from the flat step at the stairs' intersection.
"Be careful!" Linda held Trinity, who almost fell from the step and looked displeased, staring at Jessica's back, saying, "Why did you suddenly pull the hem forward? You almost tripped someone! Are you so arrogant just because you're wearing nice clothes? You're still as rude as ever; you had zero manners as a kid, and it looks like nothing's changed. "
Jessica stood still, not rushing to continue down the stairs. Subtly letting the hem fall back into place, she met Linda's seemingly displeased and stern gaze with a slight raise of her eyebrows. Looking directly at Linda, a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
"Is the hem of the dress too long and obstructive, or am I standing here too conspicuously?" Jessica's face looked smiling, her voice carrying a hint of coolness that only Trinity and Linda could discern, "It seems that Miss Trinity's legs are as clumsy as ever. Five years ago, in the Jenner family villa, you had such a tragic fall and broke your leg and then extorted me to go to the set to dance for you. Now my hand is feet away from you, and you can still reach your shoe to my dress. It's been five years, and even children know how to change their tactics; are you still using the same old tricks?"
Linda's face darkened. "Bollocks! All the servants at home identified you as the one who pushed her! Trinity's leg injury left her unable to dance again. Who would jeopardize her future to frame you? Jessica, you still seem childish with that unreasonable look. I can't understand how our Jenner family ended up with an oddball like you. ?"
At that moment, the words fell, and Linda seemed to raise her hand toward Jessica habitually.
Jessica stood still, looking at Linda with no expression as Trinity prepared to slap her, making no move to evade, simply saying, "Mrs. Jenner, this isn't the Jenner family villa where only a few blind-hearted servants exist. There are cameras all around the banquet hall; I don't mind accompanying Trinity to the top of tonight's hot search headlines. You, Mrs. Jenner, will also gain fame. After this slap, do you think I'll hide?"
