Rebirth: Revenge of the abandoned heirress-Chapter 70: Wolf under a warm smile

In the distance, Jazmine Harrison spotted David Anderson. He turned once he saw Jazmine. Jazmine paused for a second before walking directly towards him without any reluctance.

If it had been the Jazmine of the past, she would have been flustered and tried to avoid him. But this Jazmine wasn't the one before him.

And for some strange reason, as time passed, David Anderson was losing his effect on her.

"Mr. Anderson, I've been expecting you." She had a calm smile and wore very formal expressions, like she was not addressing her husband but merely an acquaintance.

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"We are in a gathering. It would be best if you addressed me less formally." David's eyes were calm.

Jazmine's smile didn't falter. "There's no one around us. But if it makes you feel uncomfortable, I'll call you by your full name next time." Jazmine excused herself, but David stopped her.

"I know what you're planning."

Jazmine blinked at him in confusion. David leaned towards her, but Jazmine stood her ground, unwilling to back off. In a very light tone, David said:

"I've made a reservation at the Anderson Islands. I'll be expecting you to arrive next Monday at the Mealor mansion." With that, he walked away.

He thinks he can order me around? Jazmine went to find herself a seat.

The runway started soon, and models began appearing along the catwalk. People held their phones, and reporters raised their cameras and equipment. Cheers and claps resounded in the hall when Caroline Anderson's face surfaced from the corner. All the reporters tensed up and inched their cameras closer. People held their breath. Among all the noise and clamour, Jazmine was calm. Her eyes assessed everything.

Caroline posed for ten seconds, then turned to walk back. While she was heading back, Amelia emerged from the background. She was wearing long heels. Her gait was smooth and flawless. They both stood at the middle and posed together. Then they exchanged their spots. The audience cheered loudly.

Caroline and Amelia's rivalry was a hot topic, and their double pose would make the covers of many, many magazines — especially once the names for the top ten models award were nominated.

Jazmine sighed when the first round went smoothly.

After the first round, there was a short break. Drinks were served while buyers made contacts with fashion designers. Jazmine was approached by some people. In a corner, she saw a rather frantic-looking Violet rushing for the exit. Quickly excusing herself, Jazmine followed her quietly.

Violet rushed to a room. She looked around to see if there was anyone. After making sure the corridor was empty, she entered the room and closed the door shut. Jazmine came out from a corner and walked to the room. From inside the room, screams could be heard.

"It's not my fault! Someone knew what we were up to."

"We had an agreement. Now that the plan is ruined, it's your responsibility to come up with a better alternative. If you fail to do so, not only will we stop the transaction, we'll make sure that you are totally destroyed."

"But..."

"Do as I proposed earlier. I'm giving you this drug. Use whatever method you have to slip it into her glass."

"What if she finds out it's me...?"

"We'll help you out and safely get you out of New York."

Silence followed, and shuffling footsteps could be heard. Jazmine quickly walked away, pretending to be going about her own business. The person who came out of the room was Caroline Anderson's manager. After confirming the identity, Jazmine didn't waste any time and found Amelia.

"Amelia, what is Violet's job at your company?"

"Violet? She's my makeup artist."

"Did she prepare you today?"

Jazmine's eyes followed Violet's every movement. Violet looked nervous as she chatted with a waitress at a distance. She grabbed two drinks and made her way toward them.

"No. My manager didn't let her attend me today. Why do you ask?"

"Listen to me. Do not drink whatever she gives you." Jazmine's urgency was evident in her eyes.

Amelia didn't quite understand what Jazmine really wanted, but she grasped the gravity of the situation from Jazmine's serious look, so she nodded.

"Ms. Amelia, you stole the spotlight today." Violet handed a glass to Amelia. "Here's a toast to your fabulous performance."

Amelia grabbed the glass but didn't drink.

Violet grew nervous. But she pushed down her uneasiness and wore a warm smile. "Come on. You've been preparing for this day for so long. Would you not even take a sip?"

Amelia smiled. She glanced at Jazmine before guiding the glass to her lips. Violet's eyes eased, like a great burden had been lifted off her shoulders. But she hid her real expressions under a smile.

...

Silence followed, and shuffling footsteps could be heard. Jazmine quickly walked away, pretending to be going about her own business. The person who came out of the room was Caroline Anderson's manager. After confirming the identity, Jazmine didn't waste any time and found Amelia.

"Amelia, what is Violet's job at your company?"

"Violet? She's my makeup artist."

"Did she prepare you today?"

Jazmine's eyes followed Violet's every movement. Violet looked nervous as she chatted with a waitress at a distance. She grabbed two drinks and made her way toward them.

"No. My manager didn't let her attend me today. Why do you ask?"

"Listen to me. Do not drink whatever she gives you." Jazmine's urgency was evident in her eyes.

Amelia didn't quite understand what Jazmine really wanted, but she grasped the gravity of the situation from Jazmine's serious look, so she nodded.

"Ms. Amelia, you stole the spotlight today." Violet handed a glass to Amelia. "Here's a toast to your fabulous performance."

Amelia grabbed the glass but didn't drink.

Violet grew nervous. But she pushed down her uneasiness and wore a warm smile. "Come on. You've been preparing for this day for so long. Would you not even take a sip?"

Amelia smiled. She glanced at Jazmine before guiding the glass to her lips. Violet's eyes eased, like a great burden had been lifted off her shoulders. But she hid her real expressions under a smile.