For some reason, the way Ricky was looking at Kate made her feel a bit awkward. She could only lower her head while quietly sipping her tea.
This meek and shy demeanor caught the man's attention, and Ricky considerately brought her a piece of fondant cake.
"Thank you, Mr. Mccray."
"I thought girls were afraid of gaining weight and wouldn't eat sweets!"
As he sipped his coffee, his eyes filled with a pensive gaze as he looked at Kate's round and adorable face, his gaze obscure and unfathomable.
Being in the entertainment industry, he had seen all kinds of beauties. However, the combination of purity and a hint of cuteness in Kate intrigued him.
"Sweets can make one's mood better."
Her innocent and candid reply made him smile, and he casually said, "I heard that Miss Zamora has recently encountered some troubles, and I would be happy to be of service."
"However, as a businessman, it's only fair that there should be no loss on my part. I think as an exchange, Miss Zamora should also give me something in return, don't you think?"
Clang!
The moment his words fell, the utensils in Kate's hand unexpectedly fell to the ground, making a crisp sound. Her face turned red, biting her lip, her gaze appearing both confused and clear as she softly answered, "But I don't know what I can do for Mr. Mccray?"
"It's simple, accompany me to attend a dinner party. What do you think?"
Mr. Mccray's gaze burned as he looked at Kate, clearly implying a hidden meaning.
Kate was momentarily unsure of what to do. If it was just attending a dinner party... that was considered normal interaction in the entertainment industry. However, when she thought of Master Glenn, she became hesitant.
Before she could respond, Finley seemed to not expect such an easy opportunity and readily agreed, saying, "Sure!"
"Great!"
Martha paused and looked at Kate, whispering in her ear, "Kate, you know. Finley and I are planning to get married. If we don't resolve this situation, we could both lose our jobs."
"And, in the future, Master Glenn is going to marry Miss Walsh. You and him aren't officially boyfriend and girlfriend. You need to learn to find a backup for yourself, you know?"
"Do you think female celebrities in the entertainment industry are as foolish as you, sticking to one man? Maybe Master Glenn has more than just one lover."
Feeling disappointed, Kate turned her head. She thought Martha would put herself in her position, but it seemed Martha's boyfriend was still the most important thing in her world.
"No, Master Glenn said he only has me."
Listening to her stubbornly speaking up for Master Glenn, Martha gritted her teeth with a mixture of frustration and resentment. "If that were true, he wouldn't ignore you when something this big happens. Kate, give up, he simply doesn't care about you!"
"Alright, stop talking. I agree to go to the party."
Her words pierced Kate's heart like a needle, causing her to bleed with pain.
However, she couldn't let Master Glenn know about all of this.
6 PM in the evening.
Because she had promised Ricky to attend tonight's ball, Kate, for the first time, wore a sexy off-the-shoulder gown chosen by Ricky. She had her long hair up, with a string of pearls hanging in it. Her fair skin, toned muscles, and tall figure, combined with her doll-like face, attracted many admiring glances upon her entrance.
Ricky, on the other hand, was dressed in a deep blue suit with a crisp white shirt. His eyes widened in admiration as he looked at Kate, "Truly, you're more beautiful than any other woman present. Miss Zamora, you outshine everyone tonight. I really like your current look."
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