Ice and Fire novel Chapter 730

"Come on, let bygones be bygones. We lead a good life now, don't we?" Alice consoled. Gladly, Alice changed the topic. "I heard you're an expert hand at marketing. Do you often deal directly with clients? Have you ever encountered difficult customers?" she asked with interest.

"Actually, I've had more than my fair share," Violet replied without a second thought.

"Tell me now. I'd like to know more," Alice urged excitedly.

"I once went to a restaurant to meet a client with a contract..." Violet reflected.

Three days later

It would be the most grand party held by JS Group, one of the four biggest enterprises within the city. Invitations were sent out to an A-list of public figures, both from the government and the private sector.

In the hotel, Francis stood outside a room, knocking at the door.

"Are you ready, Cassie? Hurry up, or we'll be late," he urged impatiently. 'The party will begin at 8:00. Now it's already 7:00. Can we arrive there in an hour?' he wondered.

From behind the door, Cassie answered,"Wait a moment, please. I'm almost ready."

Running out of patience, Francis leaned against the wall in the corridor. 'Women can be difficult, ' he complained inside.

After quite a while, Cassie opened the door. Glowing in a pink evening dress, she walked towards Francis, clutching an elegant leather handbag in her hand.

"Does it look good on me, Francis?" Cassie asked, posing with her hands on her hips. She wanted to hear some compliments on her dress from Francis.

"Pretty good. You're stunning. You look good whatever you wear," Francis praised, but he avoided eye contact. Lately, his mind had been rapt on Violet, although he had only met her once.

"You even didn't have a look," Cassie grumbled angrily, noticing that Francis was absentminded.

"Come on, Cassie. Hurry up. Or we'll be late," Francis coaxed.

Together, the two left the hotel.

The party was held in a private senior club. With a luxury interior, the spacious lobby was used for serving refreshments. Besides, various drinks and fruits were also served at the pool. The guests were refined upper class who conducted themselves with courtesy.

In one of the rooms at the pub sat Violet, feeling extremely nervous. Dressed in an evening gown, she paced to and fro anxiously in front of the dressing mirror.

"It would calm your nerves if you stopped this obsession with the mirror, Violet. You'll be the most stunning girl at the party," Alice said as she walked into the room. She wore a light blue evening dress.

"How does it look on me, Alice? I feel so odd," Violet asked with a frown. Due to the scars on her body, she wasn't sure if she should wear a dress.

And in the meanwhile, Greg entered the room as well. In a black three-piece suit, he radiated an irresistible charisma.

"You're still not yet ready?" Greg asked.