In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 428 Utterly Embarrassed

"Madam Hawkins, it's been a long time. You seem to be getting younger and younger."

"What have you been busy with lately? Don't you have time to play cards with us?"

"We should get together when we have the chance."

Listening to the crowd's "expressions of concern", Susan couldn't help but feel extremely satisfied. It was as if she had regained the feeling of being the center of attention as she had before.

A sense of pride quickly welled up in her heart.

Jessica, who was by her side, naturally attracted everyone's attention. "Madam Hawkins, this is …"

Hearing that, Jessica took the initiative to be friendly. "Hi, everyone. I'm Jessica Landon."

Upon hearing that, the crowd couldn't help but size Jessica up. Yet she was completely unfamiliar to them. So they concluded that she wasn't the daughter of any of the prestigious families.

Hence, they didn't pay much attention to Jessica. Their attitudes toward her instantly cooled, and they showed no intention of interacting with her.

Seeing this, Susan pulled Jessica over and introduced her to everyone. "Jessica is an internationally renowned fashion designer. She's very famous.

"If any of you need help designing dresses, you can totally find her. She can offer you significant discounts."

Several wealthy ladies nodded after hearing Susan's words. Yet they still didn't take Jessica seriously.All content is © N0velDrama.Org.

Instead, one of them, Ariana Gillespie, unexpectedly said, "When Mrs. Hawkins mentioned designer just now, I felt like I had some impression of you."

Hearing this, Jessica smiled broadly. It seemed that her years of effort hadn't been in vain. Someone was recognizing her designs.

But the next moment, Ariana said, "I felt you looked somewhat familiar just now, but I couldn't recall for a moment.

"Now that you say you're a designer, I suddenly remembered. You're Jion, right? The plagiarist designer who caused a sensation online a few days ago. I heard you're a habitual plagiarist, copying a lot of other people's works. Aren't you just a robber?"

Jessica's face turned pale instantly, and she was stunned. She clearly felt the various disdainful gazes from those around her.

She bit her lip tightly and hurriedly explained, "No, it's—"

However, several wealthy ladies turned away, walking off without wanting to listen to her explanation. They just wanted to distance themselves from her.

Susan was dumbfounded as well. She asked hurriedly, "Jessica, what's going on?"

She wasn't a fool. As the words left her mouth, she couldn't help but think of Benjamin's words before leaving. "Did you really plagiarize other people's work?"

Although it was a question, her tone was certain because Benjamin would never lie to her. Moreover, those wealthy ladies just now wouldn't speak nonsense.

Jessica quickly grabbed Susan and said, "Madam Hawkins, it's not like that. I was framed. It's all because of Grace, that bitch."

As expected, at the mention of Grace, Susan's eyes changed instantly. She knew how much she had suffered because of Grace.

Out of curiosity, she asked, "Grace? What does this have to do with Grace?"

Jessica knew about the grievances between Susan and Grace, as well as Susan's deep disdain for Grace.

She knew precisely where to strike. With just a few sentences, she ignited Susan's resentment toward Grace once again.

"Madam Hawkins, you may not know, but all of this is a scheme Grace set up to frame me for plagiarism. She's not a good person. She set up such a trap to ruin my reputation out of jealousy."