The happiness and glow on Gabrielle's face was real and beautiful. It had to be as it came from all the love filled in her heart.
It was indeed true that only when one was truly happy, one would carry a smile so bright that it can light up a room.
Lolita was glad to see Gabrielle so happy and excited. She knew that her friend's happiness was true and that made her feel at peace.
"Gabrielle, I'm so happy for you. You are right that those who don't know the truth have no idea about Mr. Morris. And that's why they are not very friendly towards him. As he is handsome, rich and powerful, he is rumored to be cruel and selfish too. They haven't really known Mr. Morris closely, right? That's why they keep talking nonsense. Now, after seeing him closely I can understand Mr. Morris. He is a good man who takes care of his wife. If they see how gentle Mr. Morris was to you just now, they would be ashamed about their thoughts!" Lolita was determined to stand with Gabrielle and Westley. As Gabrielle's friend, she wanted to protect their reputation.
"And now that they don't know Westley, we won't force them to know him either. It's our own life. It has nothing to do with others, and they have no right to get involved in it. They can say whatever they like." Gabrielle didn't care about anything else at all. She felt uncomfortable that those people were so good at making up lies and were trying everything to slander Westley. It made her feel worse than hurting herself. But she couldn't do anything alone to stop them. There were too many people out against them.
"That's right! As long as you and Mr. Morris are happy, who cares about those gossip mongers? They don't want others to be happy, and so they do what they can. Just gossip and spread rumors. I hate such people! If I meet such people next time, I will definitely beat them to death!" Lolita said fiercely.
"Lolita, don't be so upset. And honestly, I'd say not to try to reason out with those unreasonable people. Just stay away from them." Gabrielle was thankful to Lolita for supporting her. But she didn't want to create too much noise about her relationship with Westley.
"Gabrielle, believe me! From now onwards, I will always try to protect you and your happiness. Mr. Morris and you will always have my support," Lolita said with a smile on her face.
"Look into your own business first! When are you going back to Ensfield?" Kendal couldn't help but remind Lolita.
"Come on! We'll talk about it later. Look the elevator has stopped." As soon as the door of the elevator opened, Lolita held Gabrielle's hand. She literally pulled her out of the elevator and started walking.
The jewelry exchange meeting was to be held in the banquet hall, which was on the second floor. It could be seen after getting out of the elevator and taking a turn.
The event was being organized by the Antawood Jewelry Association. It was a private affair being set up before Christmas, yet it attracted people not only from the field of jewelry in Antawood, but also from other places. With so many people admiring the jewels set out for display, the atmosphere was really lively.
When the waiter opened the door for them, Gabrielle and Lolita were stunned. The lively scene inside was a total surprise. They had never thought that the exchange meeting would become such a big event.
Neither it was a formal exhibition nor was there any official announcement, yet all the people, who came to this exchange meeting, seemed to be carefully dressed. Fortunately, both of them had dressed in elegant and expensive clothes. And so they did not look inferior to anyone present there. They seemed apt in the surrounding and not out of place.
However, because of their known faces, and Kendal following them, they attracted the attention of many people.
Among all present, Vivian's eyes were full of resentment. She was so furious that she wanted to hit Gabrielle. In her opinion, Gabrielle had gone too far.
How could she change her destiny like Cinderella? How could she transform into a princess with the help of Lolita and a man like Kendal?
She was really a clever woman. On one hand, Westley still wouldn't let her go. And in such a short time, she was being seen with Kendal. She was really shrewd.
Kendal didn't come from a rich family in Antawood.
Rather, he was the second son of the famous Shaw family in Ensfield. It was enough for him to be counted as a man of high status and respect even in Antawood.
"Who are these two women beside Mr. Shaw? Do you know them, Vivian?" The question came from a woman who was standing near Vivian.
She was curious because of the weird expression on Vivian's face. When the other people saw the three of them walk in, everyone started to scream. But the expression on Vivian's face showed how unhappy and upset she was on seeing the three of them.
It was obvious by the way she looked at them that she knew them and they were certainly not her friends.
"Of course I know them. Both of them are interns of our studio. The woman in silver dress is Lolita. She is the cousin of Mr. Shaw. That woman, who is in dark green dress, is a friend of Lolita. Looks like she deliberately took advantage of Lolita to flatter Mr. Shaw and got the opportunity to attend such a prestigious event." Vivian was using the opportunity to spread lies and slander Gabrielle.
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