Chapter 69 Put away Your Little Schemes
Over there, the newly opened store by Lewis Group was bustling with people, thanks to the presence of a popular celebrity. Grace's store, on the other hand, was empty, without a single customer.
Not far away, Madison looked proud as she glanced over at Grace, her face displaying a confident smile.
So, what if Grace opened a store? Could she compare to Lewis Group?
Madison would make sure that Grace's store has no customers not only now but also in the future!
After leaving Lewis Group, Grace had dreams of starting her own business. But it seemed like just a dream now!
Madison looked at the numerous fans and customers in her store, feeling extremely proud.
Her father had always said that she was incapable of successfully running a store. But now, what could her father possibly say, seeing her like this?
Of course, Madison had not put much effort into her store. As long as you had money, there were always people to help you with things.
"Grace, most of the customers are going to Madison's store." Angela also saw the situation over there.
They had hired a popular celebrity with a large fan base. And even now, people are constantly flocking to this shopping mall.
"It's okay. Let's just focus on doing our own thing." Grace patted Angela's shoulder, trying to comfort her.
Just then, a woman's voice sounded from nearby. "Grace."
Grace turned around and saw a woman wearing high-end fashion and luxurious accessories walking towards her.
Although the woman called her name, her gaze lingered on Grace's face for only a second before moving to the man standing next to her.
She was at first surprised, but then her eyes couldn't look away.
"Jessica Cole?" Angela called out her name. How could the number one socialite, Jessica Cole, be here?
After all, Jessica was extremely proud and usually looked down on people like them.
Accompanying Jessica was a man wearing sunglasses and a mask.
"Ms. Cole," Grace also spoke up.
Jessica's gaze did not withdraw from Xavier. It was incredibly intense.
It was not until Grace called out "Ms. Cole" once more that Jessica finally responded.
"I heard that Ms. Lewis opened a new store today, so I specifically came to congratulate Ms. Lewis and also wanted her to help me pick out two bottles of perfume."
"Of course, no problem. Please follow me, Ms. Cole."
Grace guided Jessica inside, and at that moment, another man walked in.
Angela intended to go and greet him. "Sir, feel free to look around."
The next moment, Angela screamed when she saw someone, then covered her mouth. "Samuel Rodriguez!"
Did she actually see Samuel Rodriguez in this place?
Samuel, the king of actors, was the number one figure in the entertainment industry. Whatever he acted in became a hit, with box office revenues in the billions and numerous awards. He had countless fans, yet he remained very low-key.
He never appeared on any variety shows or held any fan meetings, which made his fans wait anxiously. They rarely heard any news about him outside of his dramas.
The live stream on the other side continued without interruption.
The fans in the live chat were originally discussing the three handsome guys, but when they suddenly heard the name Samuel Rodriguez, sending each one into a frenzy.
[Samuel? I'm going crazy. I thought I had misheard.]
[Where is my secretary? I need to know everything about this store within three minutes. Where is it located?]
[Leroy, you are an angel. Can you let me see Samuel, please?]
[I want to see the tallest handsome guy. I just caught a glimpse of him, and his looks are even better than Samuel's!]
The live chat was about to explode. Who could have imagined that Samuel would appear?
Leroy was also stunned for a moment, then quickly lowered his head, seemingly not wanting anyone to see, and promptly put on the mask next to him.
[What's wrong with Leroy? Why did he suddenly put on a mask? Just let us see Samuel.]
"Hello, I would like to pick a perfume to give to a friend. I happened to be shopping here," Samuel also spoke up.
But his gaze fell on the man in front of him, or rather, he exchanged a glance with Xavier.
"We have all kinds of perfumes here, which would be perfect for giving to friends!" Angela smiled happily.
She still couldn't believe that Samuel could come here. Was this really just a coincidence?
However, as a celebrity, Samuel was particularly sensitive to camera lenses. He looked towards the live broadcasting equipment and asked, "Are we on live?"
Grace also didn't expect Samuel to come. "The live stream should be on, but the camera isn't facing in our direction. I can turn it off if it's not convenient."
"There's nothing amiss; given that we're live, allow me to extend my regards," Samuel uttered as he made his way towards Leroy.
But just as he approached, Leroy, who had put on his mask again, stood up as if startled. "I shall make my way to the lavatory."
Compared to that, Samuel seemed as if he hadn't seen him at all and walked directly in front of the camera. "Hello, everyone; I am Samuel Rodriguez."
The barrage of comments went even crazier when they saw Samuel's face: [It's the king of actors!]
[Oh my goodness, in my lifetime, I actually saw Samuel in a live stream, the epitome of American beauty. I'm going to pass out from joy happily.]
[Which store is able to invite Samuel? I'll immediately go and buy!]
[It seems like my friend is in this shopping mall, but she's going to see another celebrity. I need to tell her that Samuel is right next door quickly!]
Looking at Samuel's face, Grace looked towards Leroy, who had run away. She said to Angela beside her, "Do you feel like there's something strange about Leroy?"
Angela was still admiring Samuel's beauty. "What's so strange about Leroy going to the restroom? Samuel is so handsome, you know Grace, he's my favorite!"
Grace didn't expect so many big figures to come to her opening today.
But she wasn't familiar with Jessica at all, and Jessica's arrival was too sudden.
Before she could say anything, she saw Jessica walk up to Xavier and say, "Mr. Montgomery, we parted so hastily at the banquet last time I didn't have time to say many things. I wonder if Mr. Montgomery is available for lunch? I'd like to treat you to a meal."
"Sorry." Xavier's voice was very cold.
"Mr. Montgomery, it's my birthday in a few days, and I'd like to invite Mr. Montgomery to my birthday banquet. Would Mr. Montgomery grace me with his presence?" Jessica Cole's hopeful gaze fell on Xavier.
Since she returned home last time, she couldn't forget this man.
She looked up a lot of information about him and tried to contact him or his secretary, but all those messages were like drops in the ocean.
Finally, Jessica found this lead about Grace and knew that Grace was opening her business today. She originally wanted to come and establish a good relationship with Grace, as Grace is Xavier's future niece-in-law.
To her surprise, she saw Xavier as soon as she came.
This face is truly unforgettable. Wherever he stands, everything around him becomes a backdrop.
Even Samuel, who is considered the king of the entertainment industry, pales in comparison to Xavier.
Xavier's gaze fell on Jessica, and under his gaze, Jessica's heart raced.
"Put away your little scheming. I detest cunning women."
In the next second, Xavier's gaze fell on Grace, and Grace's heart skipped a beat under his gaze.
Could Xavier's words be seemingly directed towards Jessica but actually directed towards himself?
Jessica's face instantly turned pale. "That's not what I meant."
"I have matters to attend to," Xavier uttered succinctly, signaling to Grace his imminent departure.
"I'll walk you out."
"Well," Xavier acquiesced without objection.
Jessica stared at the backs of the two, wondering if Xavier was only here to see his niece's shop.
Walking beside Xavier, even though he had only been there for a few minutes, Grace felt satisfied just by his presence.
The air around Xavier seemed to have cooled several degrees.
Grace also thought about what Xavier had just said. Afraid that Xavier might have misunderstood, she quickly explained after taking a few steps outside.
"Xavier, I swear I have absolutely no intentions towards you."
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