NovelOnlineArnold curled his lips into a charming smile as he said, "William askedto record this video to show him later." Fredric chuckled playfully, "We at Astral Enterprises can't do without Director Aurelia. As long as she's at the helm, even if Leopold hits a snag, there's no worry about our stocks plummeting." Aurelia laughed, "Fredric, you're too exaggerated. Astral Enterprises is chock-full of talent. I'm just a drop in the ocean. The company's profits are thanks to our big boss' leadership and the collective effort of all our employees." Fredric replied, "Though the Stirling family has a plethora of industries and many companies, Astral Enterprises is the crown jewel, our ancestral business. When Astral prospers, everyone's happy." "With our big boss being the business titan, how could there be any unprofitable ventures under his touch?" Aurelia quipped, raising her voice just enough for Leopold in the back to overhear.
The big boss was clearly irked by her teasing, with his mood a bit less pleasant now. It was tto soothe his ego with a few well-placed compliments, lest the night bring consequences.
Leopold's dark, icy eyes glinted mysteriously in the light.
Her flattery did seem to ease his irritation a bit. At least she was savvy enough for that.
Fredric coughed softly and patted Arnold's shoulder, "If Leopold truly ends up marrying Lana, you better sweep Aurelia off her feet and bring her home. Don't let that catch slip through your fingers." Arnold was set on marrying Aurelia regardless of Leopold's choice and he wouldn't let her go to anyone else.
"Leopold can marry his choice, and I'll marry mine. Everybody would be happy." But Leopold wasn't happy.
Arnold and Elvis weren't in the sleague. Arnold had always been his fiercest rival.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtArnold didn't always win against him, having lost a few contests along the way.
On the matter of Aurelia, he had already lost a round, with Elvis outmaneuvering him.
The press conference was about to start, and everyone was taking their seats.
Aurelia sat next to Arnold.
As the runway lights brightened, the audience was bathed in a dim glow.
The event was streaming live across the globe.
Models adorned with glittering jewels stepped out onto the stage.
On the circular screen, close-ups of the jewelry were displayed.
Astral Enterprises always presented their jewelry shows as narratives, telling the tales behind each piece.
On Astral's official website and various online boutiques, reservations were through the roof.
With inflation on the rise and real estate in a slump, many investors had turned their eyes towards gold and jewelry.
Those in the know were aware that Aurelia's designs were highly collectible.
Each piece from the A&L brand was unique, with endless potential for appreciation in value. What you get is what you earn.
There's a sales tactic called hunger marketing which Astral's marketing team had mastered.
Astral released new collections every quarter, with previous designs never reproduced, becoming rarities that guaranteed value.
An out-of-season A&L silver bracelet could fetch a price dozens of times its original on the market.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs the story wrapped up, Aurelia stepped out to the center stage with her Design Department colleagues, and the room erupted in applause and praise.
She was accustomed to such adulation.
Success was an inevitable mix of talent, luck, and many hard work.
Without Leopold, her discerning patron, her talent would never have shone so brightly in the realm of jewelry.
Her gaze swept through the crowd, landing on a man standing out below the stage.
Now acting as her and Kane's bodyguard, Leopold scanned the room vigilantly, playing the part quite convincingly.
If only he had a better temper with more gentleness and wasn't quite so domineering or flirtatious, he would have been perfect.
Back at the Pinnacle Ivy League School campus.
William had triumphed in the club face-off and emerged as the new president.
His club, Ingenious Craft, was modest compared to the dazzling Hackers Alliance. Given that design was seen as part of the humanities, it was at the bottom of the campus club hierarchy.
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