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Chapter 84: The Ring

Holly’s words made Hailey instantly happier.

The other members of the Cooper also seemed to exhale in relief.

Some of them had even begun to contemplate how to humiliate Mason, to teach him a lesson for offending the Cooper.

Sandra glanced at Holly.

Why is she commending her cousin to do as her wish?

If Mason was the type to submit meekly, he wouldn’t even qualify as an understudy.

Acting is like life itself.

The script she and Lisa had labored over did not require a coward for an actor.

Her gaze shifted to Wesley.

Wesley still maintained an expression as impassive as an ancient glacier.

He seemed indifferent to the entire affair.

The other family members were nearly aflame with rage as they eyed Holly’s mobile phone, waiting for Mason to beg for forgiveness.

Soon, from the phone came Mason’s weary voice.

“Are you joking?”

In an instant, the entire courtyard fell into silence.

Mason hadn’t admitted his fault?

Nor had he come groveling?

He even seemed to disdain Holly’s words?

Holly’s face was a mix of embarrassment and anger, and her tone became harsher.

“Didn’t you understand what I just said? The Cooper are close to me. Your actions put them in a difficult position!”

Mason sounded much more serious than before, “So, using sham products to deceive consumers is acceptable?”

“If I sent their items to my fans, it would be the end of me!”

Holly’s face twisted in discomfort, “I told you to give up being a celebrity long ago. With the Campbell supporting you, you wouldn’t starve.”

Mason showed no intention of compromising.

“This matter requires a stance from the Cooper.”

“As long as they provide a quality assurance contract, I will be silent.”

Having said this, he hung up the phone.

Sandra’s eyes twinkled.

Mason was shrewd.

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He wasn’t after money, but a quality contract.

He was responsible for his career and towards his fans.

Then, she heard the Cooper murmuring.

“Mason doesn’t respect the Campbell?”

“Miss Campbell bragged so much just now, I thought she could actually do something.”

“Hailey had invited her, and yet, this was the outcome.”

“Just look at Hailey’s face, it’s dark again.”

“Let’s drop the subject, it wouldn’t be good if she overheard us.”

Even though these murmurs were soft, they still reached Holly’s ears.

She was seething with indignation, almost biting her lip until it bled.

It was Debra who stepped forward to mediate.

“Thank goodness Holly helped us connect with Mason and start negotiations.”

“It’s merely a matter of a quality contract, I will take care of it.”

“This time, we must ensure accountability. Any issues must have someone ready to take responsibility.”

“Mom, what do you think?”

She said, smiling at Hailey.

Her words seemed to comfort Holly, and also allowed Hailey to save face.

A hint of a smile finally appeared on Hailey’s face.

She took a deep breath and spoke in a soft voice.

“Holly, thank you for coming, our dilemma might finally be resolved.”

Holly, having failed to persuade Mason herself, was now in quite an awkward situation.

Yet, the Cooper allowed her to retain some dignity, and she could only tactfully said, “You overstated my

role. Mason has been troublesome since childhood, and the family has little control over him.”

“But I will keep a close watch on Mason from now on.”

Hailey nodded in satisfaction.

Suddenly, Angela spoke up.

“Wesley, Holly has helped us. Aren’t you going to say thanks?”

Hailey snorted coldly.

“Holly has sacrificed her face for our sake. The least you could do is invite her for a meal.”

Holly immediately responded, “Wesley must be too busy to take me out.”

Hailey, displeased, retorted, “Of course he will make time for you.”

Wesley was uncompromising, “I don’t have time.”

His words stripped Holly of her pride.

She felt too ashamed to linger here any longer.

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“Actually, I didn’t arrange my schedule well for today. There’s something I need to address now, so I shall take my leave.”

Knowing she couldn’t persuade her to stay, Hailey coldly turned toward Wesley.

“Wesley was leaving too, why don’t you give Holly a ride?”

Wesley said, “For overload.”

Sandra couldn’t help but chuckle at his unexpected humor.

Her laughter caused Joey to laugh, too.

Hailey’s face turned ashen.

Holly, unable to withstand such humiliation, turned to leave.

Hailey quickly stepped forward to soothe her.

“Holly, don’t be angry. He’s always been that way, as you know.”

Angela immediately chimed in, “If Wesley truly had no feelings for you, why would he have given you such a large diamond ring three years ago?”

It was her words that drew everyone’s eyes to the ring on Holly’s finger.

Coming from a wealthy family and being pampered, Holly was adorned with many fine things.

They should not be surprised now.

But…

Seeing the diamond ring on her finger, they were surprised.

“This appears to be the piece auctioned three years ago by a mysterious buyer.”

“Worth 500 million!”

“And it’s a globally limited edition. One worn by a queen in Terlandia, and the other, incredibly, on Miss Campbell’s finger.”

“I get it now. Wesley is still upset about Miss Campbell’s abrupt departure. That’s why he showed no mercy today.”

“A pair of ill–fated lovers.”

“Two people who harbored mutual affection, but due to a quirk of fate, she’s unwed and he’s married.”

“It’s a romance that touches the heavens, yet devoid of destiny.”

Holly purposefully lifted her hand, allowing the diamond ring to catch the gaze of more.

Then, she looked at Sandra.

Her eyes conveyed a defiant challenge.

“Our past is past.

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She sighed, yet once again looked tenderly at Wesley.

Wesley’s face remained expressionless, although a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.