Meanwhile, as Camilla rested on the sleek metallic chair, she slowly glanced through her phone. What she saw was astonishing.She squinted her eyes, reading again to be sure she wasn’t imagining things.“How?” she whispered in surprise.“Just now, the Zack Group has been completely canceled from partnering with Zenith Lux.” Her voice trembled with disbelief.“Has the new president found them unworthy? Or did Mr. Harrison just decide this out of the blue?” she muttered to herself, trying to process the situation.She kept thinking about how everything had shifted so drastically—from Zack Group being at the top to getting demoted, and now vanishing completely.How was this even possible? She couldn’t fathom it.“See this,” Camilla turned her phone towards Desmond, urging him to take a look.Desmond already knew what she wanted to show him. He took a quick glance and nodded with a knowing smile.“Are you sure you saw what I just showed you? They’ve been dismissed by Zenith Lux!” she said

How could the Frederick Group, a company of such caliber, have reached that stage without assistance?Impossible!She must be lying about doing nothing. She just doesn’t want anyone to know. That way, the masses wouldn’t see them as weak. But the truth is obvious, no one even needs to say it out loud."Okay, fine. Do you remember this?" Tatiana pulled out a golden pendant, shaking it slightly. It was the one Desmond had forgotten while packing away from the Lancaster villa.Just then, a man dressed casually appeared on the scene.It was Desmond. He spotted Camilla from afar and walked over to check on her."Oh! Is this yours? Of course, I do. We both had it when we were kids," Camilla said.Instantly, Tatiana turned to Desmond, her eyes filled with disdain."What the hell are you doing here? Does this place look like somewhere cheap people like you are welcome?" she scoffed in irritation."What I do here is none of your business." Desmond exhaled, his voice was sharp and nonchalant.

Desmond and Camilla entered the hall while everyone was already seated.Special guests of Zenith Lux members mostly filled the reserved section, while others who were still lobbying for a stance in the company made up the rest of the crowd.Not that they weren’t wealthy enough, but Zenith Lux was beyond classic; its standards were strict and unwavering, and its prestige was unmatched.So, if anyone made it in either at the ultra-exclusive level or under it, they were considered a success, a name that echoed in elite circles.Desmond and Camilla walked over and sat in the few empty seats among the special guests.Heads turned, and whispers spread like wildfire.Fine, a few people recognized Camilla. Not all. The Fredericks hadn’t held any known post at Zenith Lux until just a few weeks ago.But Desmond? No one knew him.So it felt odd, so unreal that some random couple would walk straight to the seats meant for distinguished guests.There was a flicker of confusion across several fac

Desmond glared at her as she ran her filthy mouth, but he didn't react.“Okay then, who is the CEO of this company? Can I meet them?” Desmond asked.“Uh-uh.” Talia laughed, clapping her hands in mockery.“As famous as this boutique is, you don't even know who the owner is,” she said, her brows furrowed in disbelief.“Not even the gender, judging by the way you asked that question.”“Anyways, Miss Williams shouldn't even be known to a lowly man like you. Who are you to think you can meet with the CEO?” she scoffed.“Okay, no problem. Let's wait and see if I can see her or not,” Desmond said, bringing out his phone.He dialed Nicholas's number immediately.“Hello. I need the CEO of House of Luxoria to return to her boutique now. The riff-raffs she has here are standing on my nerves,” Desmond said calmly, yet his tone bit like an icy wind.“Oh! Who are those bastards? It seems Williams must be tired of seeing the sun. I'd be there shortly,” Nicholas retorted.“Oh, no. Don’t bother to co

When Desmond was set to leave, Camilla saw him off. At one side of the building, Desmond handed the clothing bought from House of Luxoria to Camilla.“Take it. You can change your wardrobe, now that your position has sped up,” Desmond said, stretching the paper bag toward her.Camilla looked at him in surprise, her eyes dilating like someone hoping to catch an extra sentence that would explain why she deserved such gifts.But Desmond said nothing more.“Oh… what’s that?” Camilla asked, smiling as she searched inside the bag. She brought out the goods one after the other, admiring every piece like a painter analyzing a masterpiece on silk.Her eyes widened at the quality of the dresses, the thoughtful colors, the perfect sizes, the delicate stitching that whispered luxury, and the way each fabric shimmered under the light like moonlight dancing on water.Camilla could recognize quality wear. Even though she didn’t have many of them, she had seen such pieces during her visits to high-en