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nAlice knew her master was rather stubborn. She quickly said to Donald, “We’re not actors; we’re just here to join in on the fun.”

n“Oh, then… goodbye.” Donald felt a twinge of annoyance and a hint of disappointment. He had wanted to ask William and Alice if they were interested in acting since their demeanor was so striking.

nHowever, on second thought, he was just a scriptwriter who spent his time typing away on a computer. He only had an advisory role in casting for his script. What was there to recommend? Although the two had exceptional presences, if they weren’t actors, just having a good look and aura wouldn’t be enough for filming.

nAfter all, a genuine actor had to memorize lines, control their emotions, and learn various complex aspects of the craft. While William and Alice might have the right aura, without acting skills, it wouldn’t work.

n“Goodbye.” William didn’t linger to chat with Donald. He found him somewhat interesting but didn’t feel the need to get acquainted.

nAs soon as Donald left, Evelyn approached Tyler and Joseph with Lucy.

n“Miss Taylor, I didn’t expect you to be interested in such gatherings,” Tyler remarked, recognizing Evelyn. Lately, Evelyn had been gaining a lot of attention, and Tyler had reviewed some information about her. .𝗰𝗼𝗺

nJames Taylor’s granddaughter, intending to use the funds from the sale of Taylor’s global assets to make a mark in New York City, was certainly a wild idea.

nSuch a strong entrance was bound to conflict with the interests of many big players. A twenty-year-old girl trying to carve out a place in New York with money would likely face a grim end.

nAs much as she shone now, her future might be bleak.

nEvelyn slightly curled her lips, replying, “Mr. Rogers, I’m just here for the entertainment.” She then directed her gaze at Joseph and introduced Lucy, “You’re Joseph, right? This is my good friend, Lucy. Why don’t you two get acquainted?”

n“You are?” Joseph clearly didn’t recognize Evelyn, the new darling of New York. But there was a spark in his eyes when he looked at her, indicating some intrigue.

nTyler jumped in to introduce, “Joseph, this is the granddaughter of the once-global top tycoon, Mr. Taylor, and now the chairwoman of Willstar Financial, Evelyn Taylor. Why don’t you represent our company and chat with Miss Taylor?”

n“Miss Taylor, I won’t disturb you further,” Tyler said, not truly considering Evelyn significant. Just as many thought Joseph’s acting career lacked prospects, Tyler believed Evelyn’s time in the spotlight wouldn’t last long.

nEvelyn nodded slightly. She too didn’t consider Tyler important. Someone who leveraged the Carter family’s connections for small deals had no business speaking with her. Addressing him as Mr. Rogers was merely out of courtesy.

nAfter Tyler left, Joseph asked, “Miss Taylor, did you want to speak with me?”

nHe had heard of both the former Allen Group and the current Willstar Financial. Both represented major capital forces. If he wished to succeed, it was essential to build good relationships with such influential entities.

nEvelyn had a gentle smile on her face and replied, “Yes, it’s just that my friend here wanted to meet you.”

n“Of course, Lucy, right? Let’s exchange contact details.” How could Joseph possibly refuse?

nBeing Evelyn’s close friend, Lucy was likely the daughter of some influential and wealthy family.

nAt this point, Lucy was so excited that her face was flushed. She took out her phone and asked, “Do…do you want to add me, or should I add you?”

n“I’ll add you,” Joseph responded, looking every bit the gentleman as he took out his phone to exchange WhatsApp details with Lucy.

n“Evelyn, should we also exchange WhatsApp contacts?”

nEvelyn, with a slightly narrowed gaze, smiled, “No need, I don’t use WhatsApp.”

n“How about a phone number then?”

nEvelyn felt he might be a bit dense. Not using WhatsApp was a subtle way of saying she didn’t want to share contact details, right?

nHowever, for Lucy’s sake, she gave Joseph her driver’s phone number.

nHaving exchanged contact details with Joseph, Lucy’s face was radiant with happiness. Evelyn tactfully found an excuse to leave, giving the two some private space.

nTo Evelyn, besides her grandfather, Lucy was the closest person to her. If Lucy wanted to know Joseph, Evelyn would fulfill her wish.

nWhether or not the two would end up together was a matter of fate.

nHowever, if Joseph ever made Lucy unhappy, he’d face dire consequences!

n“William, are you interested in becoming a star?” Evelyn approached William. She was eager to understand his desires or dreams.

nIf she could help William achieve those dreams, then he wouldn’t have any reason to reject her, right?

n“Not interested,” William replied. “I’m still just a university student.”

n“Alright, I’ll return to work at the bookstore tomorrow.” Evelyn didn’t press further. Her feelings had gradually shifted. She even pondered that if William had agreed to be with her from the start, it might have seemed mundane, and she might not have liked him as much in that case.

nHowever, William’s attitude sparked her competitive spirit.

nMen often relish the thrill of conquest over women, but don’t women feel the same?

nEvelyn had already envisioned William as her future devoted follower. As for Alice…

nCompetition made things interesting. With her current influence, getting whatever she wanted was just a word away. Where was the thrill in that?

nIt had to be said that her state of mind was somewhat similar to William’s.

nIf Evelyn’s life was like having a cheat code, launching her to the stars and vast seas, then William’s was an invincible start where the vast universe lay beneath his feet.

nWilliam asked, “Aren’t you concerned about your myriad businesses?”

n“With today’s advanced communication, many things can be sorted with just a phone call.” As Evelyn spoke, her gaze remained on Lucy and Joseph, who had moved aside and were engrossed in pleasant conversation over red wine.

nWilliam glanced in their direction and said, “You’re not trying to set Lucy up with Joseph, are you?”

n“That’s the idea,” Evelyn laughed. “I tried to set you up with Lucy before, but before she could confess her feelings, you rejected her. Any regrets now?”

nWilliam shook his head, “Lucy is a wonderful person. Doing this could potentially hurt her.”

nEvelyn responded, “I think they’re a good match. Besides, Lucy seems to really like him.”

n“Just for his looks?” William countered, “What’s the significance of mere good looks? I feel Lucy might get hurt if things continue this way.”

nEvelyn’s competitive spirit was suddenly ignited. She chuckled, “I don’t think so! If Joseph dares to break Lucy’s heart, I assure you he’ll regret it.”

n“Forcing things excessively often doesn’t yield satisfactory results.”

n“Why not give it a try and see the outcome?” Evelyn retorted stubbornly. “As long as Lucy is happy, that’s all that matters!”

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