CHAPTER 8: This Chance Encounter Is Flustering
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Mia changed out of her dress and into a beautiful skirt. It wrapped around her body and instantly brightened up her appearance tremendously.
Inside, Mia tried each piece one by one. The salesperson enthusiastically assisted her with great attitude.
To the side, Nathan sat elegantly on a chair, drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. Although Mia had politely declined, it was apparent that she had never seen such a scene once they arrived. She went around the store, looking at everything with a constant wide-eyed surprise.
It really seemed as if she had never worn nice clothes.
However, when he raised his head, Mia stood before him in a jade-green gown. It accentuated her bright and fair skin and rendered it almost translucent. She looked like a stream after a rain: refreshing and pleasing. Her long and slender legs were also exposed. On the whole, she appeared sensual and beautiful with a hint of cuteness.
The salesperson smiled as she complimented, “This piece is perfect for you, Madam. You look beautiful in it.”
Mia felt embarrassed at the praise.
Nathan looked on. It was undeniable that she looked good in the dress.
Although she usually looked sloppy and uncultured, she currently appeared graceful and was full of feminine charm.
He could not help but steal two more glances. When he saw Mia turn her head, he quickly directed his gaze elsewhere.
Nathan was very satisfied. He gestured for someone to foot the bill and said to the salesperson, “Wrap up everything in the store that suits her and send it to the Hale villa.”
Mia was shocked. She looked at Nathan with light beaming from her eyes.
He was too rich.
Naturally, the salesperson was extremely happy. She politely walked them out the door and watched with envy as Mia jogged up to the luxurious Porsche outside and got into the car.
Soon, they arrived at the company. She thanked him before getting out of the car quickly.
Lovie brought Mia to the grand hall of a seven-star hotel where auditions were taking place. While walking, she said sternly, “There’s a role for you to try out today. If you run off halfway like you did the last time, don’t ever come today the company again.
You really think you’re Missandra? If you want to pick and choose your roles, then be like her. Even if she’s not insanely famous, at least she’s a big celebrity. Otherwise, you better take your auditions seriously and stop coming up with silly ideas.”
Mia thought to herself, Missandra had the full financial support of the Thompson family so of course, she is famous. On the other hand, her stepmother had gone to great lengths to stunt her development. Also, Missandra interfered whenever she got a role. Yet, she could not give up because of them. To do so would be the same as retreating before the fight had begun.
“Audition for the role properly today.” Lovie continued, “The investor this time is very rich. He’s from the Hale family, a well-known and mysterious family. No one knows how rich or powerful they are. Even if you fail the audition, you’ll definitely make rapid advances in your career if he takes a liking to you.”
Mia was no longer listening; her attention had completely shifted to Missandra and Dominic who were walking toward her.
Missandra was slim and graceful whilst Dominic was tall and handsome. When the two of them walked side by side, all eyes turned towards them.
“Wow, Missandra.”
“That’s probably her fiancé beside her. I heard that they’re getting engaged soon. Her fiancé’s family is very rich and he’s a second-generation heir.”
“Her fiancé is really handsome. They’re a perfect match.”
“Missandra is really lucky.”
Before Mia could turn around and leave, she heard Dominic call out, “Mia? Why are you here?”
Mia froze and looked back reluctantly. She saw Missandra glare at her distastefully as they walked towards her.
Mia smiled faintly at Dominic, “I came for an audition.”
Dominic stared at her clothes. He seemed to be thinking that she was different from her usual careless and loud self.
She looked much more refreshing and even gave off a feminine charisma.
“Where did you go? Your family has been looking for you.” Dominic was still unaware of the circumstances. He only knew that the Thompson family was in chaos. Miran was always cursing Mia, calling her an ungrateful wretch and a total ingrate.
Mia laughed bitterly and looked at Missandra’s smug expression, “I’m fine. I’ll be staying with a friend in the future. I won’t be going back to the Thompson residence.”
Missandra complained, “Ah Dominic, you have no idea how anxious the family is. She’s too insensible. My mother stayed awake all night out of worry, but she…”
Mia snorted. My stepmother was probably unable to sleep out of anger at having failed to sell me off.
Mia did not want to watch her act any longer. She said coldly, “I still have an audition. Dominic, you guys go ahead.”
Staring longingly at Dominic, she clenched her fist tightly.
Suddenly, sounds of exclamation arose from behind them.
They looked back in astonishment, only to see a neat row of the best bodyguards clear a path to reveal Nathan behind them. He was dressed in all black like a knight of the dark night, mysterious and aloof.
Mia was stupefied. Seeing him here, she felt like she was dreaming.
Missandra’s sparkling eyes were already glued to him. She watched the tall and handsome man walk past her without so much as a side-glance. With his arrogant expression and cold brow, he looked like a lofty emperor who did not permit anyone to get close to him.
“Ah, Dominic, who’s that? He looks really familiar,” she asked Dominic, unable to hide her curiosity.
On the other hand, Mia wanted to bury herself in the ground because she saw Nathan shooting a look at her.
Missandra’s exclamation instantly jolted her out of her daze. She saw Lin Li lower her head and say, “Is he looking at me…”
Mia could not bear to stay there any longer. Whilst the place was in chaos, she ran out.
After some time, she suddenly heard Missandra’s voice from behind her.
“Mia, it would be best you go home.”
Mia turned her head and said coldly, “I’m never going back.”
Missandra sneered. “Don’t think that I don’t know about your motives towards Dominic. You’re not good enough for him. He’s about to get engaged to me soon and become your brother-in-law. If you’re human, stop trying to flirt with him. Look at your status; you’re an illegitimate daughter. Yet you still dare to have delusional thoughts about a rich young master like Dominic.”
Mia’s heart writhed, as Missandra looked at her smugly. “At first, you still had a chance to squeeze into the upper ranks of society by becoming the young madam of the Chen family. It’s a pity that you weren’t tactful
What? You thought that you could have a chance with Dominic?”
“If you’re done, can I leave now?” If it was anyone else, she would have been fine. But she could not tolerate it when Dominic was mentioned.
Mia took large strides towards the exit but was pulled back roughly by Missandra.
“What kind of attitude are you showing me?!” Missandra sneered and said, “if you turn around now and lick the dirt off my shoes, I might let you have this role. Otherwise, as long as I’m around, don’t ever think of getting involved in any major productions.
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