“Wow, Ms. Chloe. We had no idea you were a real-life rich, noble lady."
"I'm sure you'll become a part of the royal family after tonight's party."
"You’ve reached the moon before even hitting thirty, and you’re so pretty and capable. I'm so jealous of you!"
"All right, that’s enough. This isn’t just because she’s lucky. It’s because she’s hard-working too."
Chloe smiled and sent her colleagues off before sitting down to work. After they left, Frieda came in and consoled Chloe, "Don't be nervous. Tonight’s your show. Lead it and show those who look down on you what's what."
"I'm not nervous. I just feel like I’m being put on the spot."
Chloe originally had no wish to be associated with the royal family, but now, she had to clarify her stand. If she admitted her relationship to Callum, she might have no choice in becoming part of the royal family.
Frieda smiled. "You have the choice to decide if you want to be a part of the royal family or not."
"Are you saying that I can clarify things without becoming a part of the royal family?" Chloe hung her head dispiritedly. "Will Callum agree to that? It’ll be like I’m treating the royal family as a stepping stone."
"It does depend on Callum, but he was the one who wronged you, right? Second, you can use this chance to prove your mother's innocence to the public. Also, you can also prove that you're not vain and that you kept on living your life the way it was after learning that Callum is your father. You're not blinded by power and know what you want."
Chloe blinked and said wittily, "Frieda, are you telling me how to set up my public image?"
"I guess so. All those public opinions must have affected you. If you maintain a good public image, it'll be of great help when you take over Exotic Star in the future."
On the surface, it was Desmond's decision whether Chloe could take over Exotic Star, but Noah's contribution to the company over the years was well-established. If he wanted, he could pull some strings and get the shareholders to stir up trouble. It would then be hard for Chloe to manage the company.
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