Rejected Heiress, Reigning Queen novel Chapter 78

Sebastian received the Vance Group equipment introduction card, but no matter who asked, he refused to disclose how he obtained it.

While the Lockwood family focused entirely on preparing to purchase the equipment, Emma, after a rare few days of peace in her life, received a phone call.

It was Phoebe Sterling, asking her out for a meal.

"Are you sure Gillian won't throw a fit if you invite me out to eat?"

Emma found it strange. Phoebe reaching out to her directly—was this another one of Gillian's behind-the-scenes manipulations?

"Gillian doesn't know I'm contacting you. I just feel that after not seeing each other for so many years, we should sit down and share a meal peacefully. If for nothing else, then for the sake of our past friendship."

Emma's gaze grew deep. Before she went abroad, she had genuinely thought about being lifelong friends with Phoebe.

She had kept thinking about her while overseas as well.

Emma really wanted to know why Phoebe had chosen Gillian as a friend.

"Wait for me."

Phoebe was a friend she had chosen for herself back then. She didn't believe Phoebe would choose Gillian over her purely because of her status.

Phoebe hung up the phone, then turned to the person beside her.

"I've asked her out. Where's the stuff I wanted?"

Harvey, who had been kicked by Emma at the bar earlier, smiled slyly and tossed a manila folder in front of her.

"After all these years, you're still the same Phoebe who bares her heart and soul for her friends. President Vance's flight time for tomorrow, his hotel details, and the banquet hall information for the showcase are all in here. Whether Gillian and the Lockwoods can capitalize on this is entirely up to them."

Phoebe grabbed the folder and started to walk out. After taking two steps, she frowned and looked back at Harvey.

He toyed with the drug in his hand and continued, "As for Carter... The Harringtons care about saving face, and Carter especially does. When Percy's engagement was called off, it was messy, so it's normal that Carter politely stepped in to clean up the aftermath.

Besides, even if he likes Emma, so what? Once this scandal breaks, no matter how much Carter likes her, the Harrington family won't accept her."

Harvey's friend was still a bit hesitant. "What about the Lockwoods?"

"Tristan is all brawn and no brains; he won't be able to figure it out. Logan is the one we need to watch out for. But tomorrow President Vance arrives back in the country, and Logan will definitely be busy with that. He won't have time to care whether an outsider like Emma lives or dies."

Harvey arched his eyebrows with smug, sleazy arrogance. Besides, once the deed was done, he would have something to hold over Emma's head, and she would have no choice but to obediently follow his orders.

"Book out the entire restaurant and turn off all the cameras. Today, we're going to make sure Ms. Lockwood has a thoroughly good time."

With that, he headed to the private room to personally prepare the items.