Chapter 507
Wilder, Derek’s manager, drew a sigh.
He couldn’t recall where he had heard Natalie’s name before, but he knew it sounded familiar.
Wilder had been abroad with Derek to attend fashion shows all over the world. Between the two of them, they knew little about the domestic affairs.
“I don’t think Natalie is just any other woman,” Wilder whispered to Derek. “Even Mr. Jenkins has changed his perception of her. It looks like this woman isn’t as simple as she appears.”
Wilder initially thought that Natalie was just another assistant designer. ռօʋɛʟօʐ.ƈօʍ. Apart from her striking appearance, he didn’t think there was anything special about her. At best, she was Draco’s favorite.
But now that Axel had such high regard for Natalie, he felt there was something strange about her.
What made matters worse was that Derek also appeared to have been smitten with this woman.
“Why are you being nosy today, Wilder?” Derek said, looking irritated at his agent,
Wilder was taken aback by Derek’s reaction. He took a deep breath and told him gently, “I’ll look into this woman’s background. Before we know more about her, don’t mess with her.”
Wilder knew that Derek was a playboy. But he could sense that Natalie wasn’t the kind of woman who would want to trade her beauty for a successful career. It was highly likely that she was not even a woman Derek should be involved with, for it would just lead to something disastrous.
Derek scowled at his manager. “Don’t spoil my good mood right now. I’ve finally met a gorgeous woman I like, and she’s a rising star in the design industry. Look, I’m drawn to her and I want to pursue her. I don’t want to know her based on information from your inquiries. Could you please leave me with some mystery?”
Wilder didn’t know what to say. “But…”
“Stop it, Wilder!” Derek said in a stern tone. “Why don’t you just bring me another glassof wine?” Wilder felt compelled to do as he was told since he had no other choices.
The party was upbeat and congenial.
After changing into a new dress, Kathie left the restroom. She was ready to start mingling again when she noticed Natalie talking to Zuri and Axel. Though Kathie couldn’t tell what they were saying, she could see they were smiling broadly.
Around them were other influential people, seemingly enjoying their chat with Natalie. The woman appeared to be the star of the show tonight as she stood in the middle of them. She was dazzling, and yet, quite irritating.
Out of pure envy, Kathie gripped the wine glasstightly. So tightly that the glassshattered and she cut her hand. Kathie didn’t care at all. Jealousy was gnawing her. She gently picked up the tissue on the table and wiped the blood between her fingers.
Natalie beat the Gem Studio and attended the Iridescent Show. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be the center of attraction in today’s celebration.
Kathie turned around with a sneer. She must teach Natalie a lesson tonight.
The party was already halfway over, but the lively atmosphere did not dim.
Axel raised his glassand sipped the last of his vodka. “It’s late, and I usually fall asleep around this time. I can’t keep going any longer. You’re all younger and more energetic than me, so you can continue having fun for the rest of the night.”
“Good night, Mr. Jenkins.” Everyone nodded.
Axel had rarely appeared in public in recent years, so it was a great honor for Zuri that he accepted the invitation to the banquet tonight.
“Let me send you back,” Zuri said as she set her glassdown and walked over to Axel’s side.
She turned to face Natalie and bade her farewell before leaving.
The banquet’s two main characters had left, and the lively atmosphere had faded a little. Natalie planned to leave after finishing the orange juice in her glass.
At this moment, several beautiful female models surrounded her.
“What can I do for you ladies?” Natalie asked as she draped her shawl over her arm.
She didn’t know any of the five female models in front of her. They were all tall and slender, and certainly made up nicely. The girls exchanged a look.
One of them, who sported a chic bob, stepped forward and said, “We’ve been watching you for a while now. But none of us had the guts to say hello. Can we call you Natalie? We’re fans of your designs, as well as W Marks.”
The others bobbed their heads eagerly, their expressions bright and hopeful. Indeed, they looked like they were face to face of their greatest idol.
Another model, this one with long, sleek hair, held up her phone and spoke timidly. “If it’s all right with you, can we exchange contact information?”
The others nodded again. “That’s right! Let’s exchange numbers! If your studio holds a fashion show in the future, we will be more than happy to help.”
Natalie smiled and agreed. These women looked to be just the same age as her, and they spoke with so much enthusiasm that she couldn’t find it in herself to refuse.
After exchanging contact details, the short-haired model in the lead hooked her arm around Natalie’s and ushered her to the bar. And that was how Natalie ended up drinking and chatting with a bunch of gorgeous models.
She didn’t refuse the drinks they put in front of her, and soon, she was feeling tipsy. Her head was buzzing, and she could no longer hear what the other women were talking about.
“I’m afraid I’m a little drunk…” Natalie leaned over the bar counter and cupped her chin in both hands, her cheeks already flushed. When they handed her another c*cktail, she refused.
A couple of models covered their mouths to hide their cunning smiles. They helped Natalie sit up and urged her to drink more. “Come on, you’re really good at this. You can go for two more rounds.”
“Didn’t you lose the game just now? As punishment, you need to finish this glass.” The model pushed the c*cktail closer to Natalie.
Natalie frowned. She wasn’t too drunk to understand what they said. “We never played a drinking game. Don’t trick me into getting drunk.”
But the models only chuckled, and one of them even pinched Natalie’s nose playfully. “Just drink it!”
And so, Natalie was coerced into drinking glassafter glass.
The conscious part of her couldn’t quite believe what was happening. She finally got the chance to experience what it was like to be surrounded by beauties. She felt like some rich magnate.
It didn’t take long for her to get even dizzier. She could barely hold herself up steadily.
