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River grabbed Paige’s hand before the latter finished talking.
She whispered, “Don’t let it get to your head.”
Paige said indignantly, “I can’t stand their arrogance!”
River laughed. “We can’t stop them from being so short–sighted at such a young age, can we?”
The two women heard her sarcastic remark, so they angrily approached her. “Who are you talking about?”
Kenny laughed. “It’s none of your business. Stop being a busybody!”
“You!” The women’s faces twisted. ‘You’ll pay for it!”
One of the women raised her hand to slap River ne of the w
Kenny instinctively tried to block her, but suddenly, a figure appeared before him and grabbed the woman’s hand.
Everyone looked up. Noah and Alex had approached them at some point.
The person who blocked that woman was Julian, Noah’s bodyguard.
That woman’s expression changed instantly when she saw Noah, so she withdrew her hand and glared at River “Mistress Healy, you’re lucky!”
Noah narrowed his eyes so Julian got the message. He grabbed that woman’s hair and dragged her out.
The woman’s scream made the surrounding guests turn around. But they soon averted their gazes when they saw Noah.
After all, no one dared to comment on what Noah did.
River looked at Noah. “Thanks.”
Noah’s face turned cold. “Don’t you always outspeak me? Why didn’t you say anything just now?”
River chuckled. “Well, there are different types of trash.”
“Pfft!” Alex laughed aloud because he failed to hold himself back, thinking, ‘Well, I’m afraid she’s the only one who dares to refute Noah.‘
As a result, Noah’s face sank: He glanced at Kenny and snorted. “You always change your partner.
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River answered calmly, “He won’t mind as long as it’s not you.”
Noah sneered and changed the topic. ‘Why didn’t he attend such an important occasion with you today?”
‘This occasion isn’t as important as our kids. River deliberately emphasized the word “our“.
Noah was enraged.
Seeing that, Alex immediately tried to persuade him. “Noah, the runway show is starting soon. Let’s go and sit down. If not, there’ll be too many people later”
Paige comforted River after Noah was dragged away. “River, don’t take it to heart.”
River looked away aloofly. I’m going to the washroom. You guys go ahead ”
“Let me go with you.”
Paige was worried about River, so she gave Kenny a look before she left with her.
While they were walking toward the washroom, Paige questioned, “River, can I take Pug with me tomorrow?”
River stopped in her tracks and looked at Paige seriously. “Is he your boyfriend now?”
“Yes.” Paige touched her nose guiltily. “But don’t worry. I’ll make him hide everything from Noah. He won’t know we’ll go out together.”
River was set at ease, thinking, ‘Noah and I are bound to be enemies. If not, why are we in this) state? Why do we always have a conflict every time we meet?‘
They suddenly heard an impatient voice when they walked past the last booth.
River saw a female worker pushing an old man in plain clothes and gray hair.
“How many times do I have to repeat myself? Don’t use your filthy hands to touch these cloth materials. These exhibits are very expensive. Can you pay for them?”
The old man staggered because of the push. He tried hard to stand steadily and asked,
“They can touch it. Why can’t I?”
“How could you have the nerve to ask that?” The female worker mocked him. “They’re noble. But who the hell are you?”
She then pushed the old man again. “I’m warning you. Leave now. If not, I’m going to get the security guard to drive you out!”
Paige was enraged by what she witnessed. “River! Who does she think she is- Eh? River!”
Before Paige finished speaking, she saw River walk toward the scene.
River walked to the old man and helped him up. Sir, are you alright?”
The old man looked at River and said helplessly. “I’m fine. I’m an eyesore because I’m old now.”
River smiled before looking at the arrogant worker. “Miss, you’re out of the line. He just wanted to see how comfy the materials are. He could touch them, right? You didn’t have to do this.”
The worker pursed her lips. “What did I do? Do you know how many booths he visited and the materials he touched?
“He didn’t talk but just stood there and touched them. If the materials are ruined, how else can we impress the other customers?”
River sounded solemn. “All the booths in an exhibition should value their customers regardless of their identities. They should introduce all the materials and treat all their guests sincerely.
“You on’t even have the most basic manner of an employee. You’re embarrassing your company and brand.”
The old man looked at River with’gratification because of her statement. “Miss, you don’t have to speak up for me.”
River explained, “Sir, I would have done the same even if it weren’t you standing here today. 17 have a fashion company, too. So, I think all sellers should prioritize their customers no matter what.”
The female worker’s face turned red after the scolding, but she defiantly snapped, ‘If you think you’re so great, don’t just stand at my booth and inspect my items! I can’t serve you guys since you’re too noble! Go anywhere you want. What bad luck!”
“Father!” someone shouted not far away after the female worker’s remark
River and the elderly man turned their heads to see a middle–aged man in a suit and leather shoes hurrying towards them, looking nervous
River was taken aback when she saw the man, wondering, Is that Joseph Gull from Merlin School?‘
She recognized him from her search for schools for her children. He was the principal of an internationally renowned school that included elementary, middle, and high schools.
Joseph approached the elderly man anxiously and asked, ‘Father, why did you come here alone?”
Sam Gull smiled warmly and replied, “I decided to take a leisurely stroll and check out the newly imported materials for our children’s school clothes.”
Joseph smiled and sighed. “Father, you could have left this to me.”
“That’s not necessary.” Sam interrupted Joseph. I’ve already found a suitable fashion company.
With a grin, Sam turned his attention to River and asked, ‘Miss, would your company be interested in handling our small order?”
River composed herself and replied calmly, “Sir, you’re too kind. As for a potential partnership, I suggest you get to know my company before making any decisions.”
Upon hearing their conversation, the female worker was bewildered, This old man has a school?”
She swiftly adjusted her attitude and approached them. “Sir, I apologize if I offended you. May 1
introduce the fabric materials to you?”
Sam glanced at her indifferently and then turned to Joseph. ‘Son, go and discuss it with this lady.
She seems nice.”
“Of course, Father,” Joseph nodded and looked at River. ‘Miss, may we have a conversation?”
River couldn’t refuse now, so she followed Joseph into a lounge with Paige
In about ten minutes, Joseph decided to collaborate with River. They exchanged contact information and confirmed the contract signing date before River left with Paige.
Paige was still in shock. “River, this is a significant order! Did you notice something just now?”
River smiled, “No, I didn’t see anything unusual, but I know that the attendees at this event are connections.”
River continued. “As it turns out, he happens to be the former principal of Merlin School. It’s at substantial order, but I’m not aiming for immediate profits. What I want is a long–term partnership and to build my brand’s reputation.”
Impressed, Paige gave her a thumbs–up. “River, you’re astute! You’re starting to look like a compassionate entrepreneur.”
Raising her eyebrows, River looked at Paige. “Would you be interested in becoming a part of my company? I could use your skills.”
Paige quickly waved off the idea. “No, I don’t have that much money.”
River chuckled. “Of course, I’m not asking you to invest. You’re talented, and you’ve established yourself in MK. You can join us with your skills, and I can offer you some equity shares as a reward. How does that sound?”
Paige was taken aback, with gratitude written all over her face. “River, you’re so kind! If I ever face financial difficulties, I’ll definitely come to you.”
River stopped trying to persuade her and arrived just in time for the runway show in the hall.
She looked for Kenny and Alisa and spotted Kenny sitting not far from Noah.
The other seats were occupied except for the two next to Noah, so River and Paige approached and joined them.
As River walked over, Kenny waved and greeted her, saying, “River, come join us!”