But she was already here.
This was her only chance to be in front of so many of the elite.
These were the most powerful and influential people from all over the country.
She had to seize this moment to capture their attention-and their hearts.
It didn't matter if she could seduce Riley Blackwood.
If any man here took a liking to her and was willing to marry her...
She would instantly ascend into the ranks of the elite.
When that happened, why would she need to grovel before Isabella and Karen anymore?
Hailey's gaze fell to the gift box in her hands.
This was her key to making a name for herself in Vaelion City—and maybe even all of Elyndor.
She was confident that once she presented this gift, Brianna would be impressed.
It would also give her a chance to catch the eye of the distinguished guests in attendance.
With that thought, Hailey took a deep breath, braced herself, and faced Brianna. "Miss Blackwood, I'm Hailey Wynn, from the Wynn Group. It's a great honor to be at your coming-of-age party. Happy birthday. I hope you like this gift."
But Brianna didn't accept the gift with the same beaming smile she had offered the other socialites.
Instead, she frowned slightly, her eyes narrowing as she sized Hailey up with clear displeasure.
Brianna had no warm feelings for the Wynn family, who had once bullied Serena.
The Wynns...
A third-rate family.
How did they even get into her party?
She was certain she hadn't sent them an invitation.
Even if they somehow qualified, given their history with Serena, she never would have invited them.
But in a public setting like this, Brianna couldn't very well grill them about the invitation.
Her expression remained neutral,
and she didn't reach for Hailey's gift. She simply gave a polite, small nod "Thank you.
Hailey's hand, holding the gift box, froze in mid-air.
Brianna was...
Refusing her gift?
Why?
Hailey couldn't understand.
She could clearly sense that Brianna disliked her, but she couldn't think of any reason why.
She had never personally offended the Blackwood heiress, had she?
She was the first person whose gift Brianna had refused.
If word of this got out, how was she supposed to attract any of the powerful men in this circle?
And if Brianna wouldn't even look at her present, how was she supposed to use it to make a name for herself?
Hailey's smile was strained, but she
did her best to ignore Brianna's dislike. Forcing another smile, she took the initiative, and opened the box herself. "It's a necklace for you, Miss Blackwood." 'FindNovel.net
"I know you don't lack for jewelry, Miss Blackwood, but this piece... it's truly perfect
for you."
The gift box was opened, revealing a palm-sized, red velvet jewelry case inside.
Fearing Brianna would stop her, she quickly opened the case.
Brianna was about to tell her to put it away, but when her gaze fell upon the necklace inside, her eyes widened in shock.
Inside the case lay a stunningly designed platinum and diamond choker.
The
way
the
the diamonds were set and
was cut made the entire
Dio Shimmer with a faint rosy
alo
under the fights
It was like a dream, iridescent and flowing with light.
Anyone who saw the choker would be amazed by its design.
Of course, the design was all it had going for it.
The entire piece was barely worth a hundred thousand dollars.