Chapter 160 Lost Face at the Chamber of Commerce
Charles wasn't rocking a brand-name suit; it was a custom piece made just for him by a top designer.
No one outside the royal family could get their hands on this designer's exclusive creations.
But Charles? He was always the exception.
Folks like Angela would never be in on these secrets.
Sure, the Jones family had clout in Zelphoria, but the upper crust of Zelphoria usually didn't pay them much mind. They only reconnected because Stella went there for school.
Angela had to make a name for herself in Eldoria to break into the elite circles.
"Why are you so set on going against Adeline?" Henry grumbled. "She's out of the picture now, just hanging with Summer. Their live stream is just a side hustle."
Angela scoffed and pulled up the live stream on her phone. "A side hustle? Have you ever seen a side hustle that rakes in fifty grand a day?"
Henry grabbed the phone, eyes wide. "Is this what they've made in the last two days?"
"Summer had this ace up her sleeve, but she never played it until now. And look who's cashing in—Adeline," Angela said bitterly. "Stella's her real granddaughter. What has she ever done for Stella? I'm dead set on taking over that livestream."
The sight of those red numbers nearly drove Henry mad. "What's your plan?"
"Of course, I'll fight for it legally." Angela tapped her phone. "If their numbers keep growing, it'll be impossible to get it later. We need to act now while they're just starting."
Henry didn't hesitate, his eyes still glued to the numbers. "Do it!"
They'd done anything for money before.
This was just another hustle.
Angela had her own tricks when it came to the internet.
First, she contacted a company that hired internet trolls, then dialed a long-unused number.
"She's forgotten where she stands. Thinks she can just erase her roots. She's just begging for trouble."
After all that, Angela's voice was laden with weight. She wanted to see how Adeline would fare without the Martinez Family's shield!
At the Chamber of Commerce building, rows of black-suited bodyguards stood in perfect formation, looking intimidating.
The entire upper echelon of the Chamber of Commerce was on high alert, straightening their ties to greet the guest.
Even Elijah, who was visiting, was clueless and asked the receptionist.
The receptionist looked apologetic. "I don't know either. This is the highest level of reception, and we're not allowed inside."
The Chamber of Commerce building was locked down, with restricted access everywhere, looking grand from a distance.
Stella, as Harold's sort-of partner, had dressed up for the occasion. It was a big deal for a college student to visit the Chamber of Commerce.
She took photos and posted them on social media, racking up likes and compliments from her classmates.
Even the Jones family left a comment.
This made Stella want to take more photos.
But just as she struck a pose, a staff member from the Chamber of Commerce spoke up, "No photos allowed here. Please leave."
Harold, who had brought her, felt his face flush and stepped forward to take Stella's hand. "Let's go somewhere else."
Unexpectedly, the staff stopped him. "Do you have an invitation?"
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