Chapter 555: Chapter 550 – Comparisons_1
 

Just as Olivia Sawyer was self-deprecating, Molly Walker quickly dispelled her misgivings with one sentence.

“I’m sorry, I don’t have my cell phone with me.”

The disappointment on Fanny Cunningham’s face couldn’t be hidden: “Oh, I see.”

In fact, everyone knew that these days, it was impossible for anyone not to have a cell phone.

When Molly said this, it was an obvious gentle “rejection”.

As expected, not everyone can impress a wealthy female sponsor like Molly.

Seeing Molly’s rejection, Olivia breathed a sigh of relief as the knot in her heart finally loosened.

Molly took the gift out of her bag and handed it to her, “It’s my latest design.”

Olivia accepted it with a smile, “I’ve heard that your designs are selling at a high price in the market. I am lucky to have one of your pieces.”

“Miss Walker has been nationally renowned since the last competition. Now, everyone in the upper class of Orientopia is waiting for your new works.” Fanny Cunningham quickly added, looking at Olivia, “Olivia, I’m really envious of you for having such a good friend as Molly. Unfortunately, I’m not as lucky as you to have Miss Walker’s support.”

“As someone like me who has no connections, I have to rely on myself.”

The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward.

Everyone tacitly acknowledged the fact that Molly was patronizing Olivia, but no one would say it out in front of everyone.

“Is Miss Cunningham implying that all of Olivia’s achievements are because of me?” Molly’s cool voice gave nothing away about her emotions.

Such words, while seemingly flattering the patron, were actually dragging Olivia down with them.

They denied Olivia’s efforts and attributed all the credit to Molly.

“Isn’t it true? Olivia was almost washed up before, if it weren’t for Miss Walker, she probably wouldn’t be able to get even the cheapest ads. Olivia’s rise to success now is all thanks to Miss Walker, right?”

“Such luck is not only envied by me, but also by all the female celebrities in the entertainment industry.”

The other female celebrities present did not speak, but their faces showed dissatisfaction.

Fanny’s words dragged them down too.

They might be envious, but would it not be foolish to voice it at a time like this?

“Everyone’s luck is the result of hard work.” Molly lowered her gaze, her keenness was hidden, but she exuded an aura that commanded respect.

“I didn’t help Olivia. She achieved everything through her own hard work. So, Miss Cunningham, I don’t understand what you mean by your words.”

Molly’s voice was naturally beautiful, and her light words sent a chill down Fanny’s spine.

She could feel it. Molly was getting angry.

This Molly was surprisingly close to Grace Harrison.

Olivia sneered at Fanny: “Fanny Cunningham, it’s my birthday today, and I invited you out of politeness. But I didn’t invite you here to ruin my party. What do you mean by saying these insinuations in front of everyone? Do you think everyone is like you, always thinking of attaching themselves to a rich man?”

Fanny Cunningham’s beautiful face stiffened, and her eyes widened slightly.

Her rise to fame today is indeed due to all sorts of connections and support, which is almost an open secret in the entertainment industry, but no one would expose it as it is too common.

Olivia today was clearly a bit angry.

“Olivia, watch your words. Don’t forget who her boyfriend is now” Someone reminded Olivia.

Ever since Fanny started dating that man, resources have been pouring in her direction. In the early days when Olivia wasn’t famous, Fanny had the high ground among the young celebrities. However, now that Olivia was on the rise, she had begun to challenge Fanny’s status.

Once her boyfriend was mentioned, Fanny was no longer afraid.

Her boyfriend was virtually a god in the entertainment industry, just like the Big Boss, a very influential figure.

“It seems Stefanus Parker has gone blind dating someone like you,” Olivia replied, a cold smile on her face as she sat on the sofa. Her words, neither loud nor soft, completely enraged Fanny.

“Olivia Sawyer, what do you mean by these words? Yes, my boyfriend might not be as influential as Miss Walker, but in the whole entertainment industry, even the Big Boss respects him. Who do you think you are?”

Molly, who was next to her, frowned when she heard the name “Stefanus Parker”.

This name sounded…familiar.

While Fanny kept on talking, Olivia began to regret her words.

She might be backing on Molly, but she didn’t want to take advantage of Molly.

Her aggressive words just now probably made Fanny hold a grudge.

That Stefanus Parker held a lot of sway in the entertainment industry, and almost no one would dare to disrespect him.

The Big Boss gains respect in the circle through his abilities, but Stefanus relies on his interpersonal relationships. He is generous and reportedly has a big background; everyone had to give him face.

It was even rumored that he had connections in the international entertainment industry.

If it came down to the Big Boss against Stefanus, it was uncertain who would win.

“Alright, Fanny. There are so many people here, let’s not make a scene.”

“Yes, today is Olivia’s birthday. It won’t look good for anyone if this gets out of hand.”

Everyone was trying to pacify Fanny, and just then, Fanny’s cell phone rang. Fanny took a look, held up the phone for everyone to see and said, “Look, my boyfriend is here.”

After she finished speaking, Fanny hurriedly picked up the phone for fear that the caller might hang up.

As soon as she picked up the call, Fanny’s tears started to fall: “Dear, I’ve been bullied.”

Her performance of teary misery was enough to take one’s breath away.

No wonder she was an actress; her acting skills came so naturally.

“Yes, it’s her, um, but she has some backing, so I think it might be hard to blacklist her.”

“You want to talk to her? Okay.”

Fanny proudly pushed the phone towards Olivia: “My boyfriend wants to talk to you.”

Seeing Fanny’s triumphant expression, everyone present was disgusted.

But nobody dared to speak against her because offending Stefanus would mean the end of one’s career in the limelight.

Though they didn’t like Fanny, their relationship with Olivia wasn’t close enough to risk their own careers for her.

As Fanny held out the phone, Molly took it from her.

Fanny was about to grab it back when Molly put the call on speaker: “Hello, Stefanus Parker.”

“Miss Walker, this is my phone…” Fanny’s eyes widened. She looked somewhat dissatisfied.

“I know. I am acquainted with your boyfriend, so it’s a good time to catch up.”

Catch up?

A shiver ran down Fanny’s spine. Molly had a lot of connections, she wouldn’t also happen to know Stefanus Parker, would she?

Yet, thinking it through, Fanny became hopeful. If they did know each other, that was even better. In future, she could ask Stefanus to talk to Molly and lobby for her own promotion.

With this thought, Fanny let Molly have the phone.

Unbeknownst to her, Stefanus on the other side thought he was hearing things.

“Hello, Stefanus Parker, can’t you recognize my voice?” This time, Molly lowered her voice.

There was a moment of silence on the other end, followed by a hesitant reply, “B…Big Boss?”