Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 587: Encountering Him Again! (Extra Story)

Chapter 587: Encountering Him Again! (Extra Story)

"Heh, that woman really thinks she has power, but she’s just relying on men to get ahead."

"Yeah, in today’s world, it’s all about connections, but... it’s better not to gossip about others!"

Aurora’s face darkened slightly. She could tell that the two voices belonged to the lighting director and the art director from the ad shoot.

Both of these directors were women, and naturally, they were part of LXL’s team.

Although they all worked for the same company, there was plenty of internal competition, jealousy, and rivalry within the organization.

Aurora took a deep breath. The two women walked away, their high heels clicking against the floor. She was deeply frustrated.

Ever since her relationship with Everett had been exposed, she had fallen into the "using a man to get ahead" mindset.

But it wasn’t just her thinking this way—most people saw her like that too!

Aurora stepped out of the restroom, washed her hands, and her mood sank from excitement to a deep low.

She raised her foot to leave the restroom, but then she saw a man leaning against the door of the men’s restroom. He was dressed in a black suit, holding a cigarette with his long fingers, the smoke curling up. His dark, brooding eyes were fixed intently on Aurora.

Aurora jumped in shock, her face flushing with color, her heart racing. She took a step back, cold sweat on her palms, unable to believe that the person standing before her was Everett!

Why was he here? Why?

Aurora’s heart screamed. She hated running into him because every time they did, there would be gossip from others.

It was impossible to stop people from speculating!

"What’s wrong? Am I a tiger? You look so scared seeing me?" Everett said coldly, a fleeting shadow of sadness passing through his eyes.

Aurora didn’t want to speak to him. She immediately turned around and hurried out of the restroom.

A bitter feeling rose in Everett’s chest. He was the president of NC Group, yet... he wasn’t loved by anyone?

If the news got out, no one would believe it, would they?

Aurora avoided him like a plague. Was it because she feared he would harass her again? Ruin her reputation?

Everett felt a deep sense of frustration. He couldn’t believe how much of a failure he was. Even if he had the whole world, the woman he loved still didn’t love him.

Aurora rushed back to the banquet, her face pale as death. Eleanor noticed her expression and quietly asked, "Aurora, what happened?"

"It’s nothing. Just suddenly feeling a bit cold..." Aurora smiled faintly, trying hard to make her expression look more natural.

"Miss Wilson is not only great at singing, but she also performs exceptionally well in commercials. Let me toast to you!" said the director of NJ Company’s advertising department with a smile.

Aurora had no choice but to toast him, though she couldn’t shake the feeling that his gaze was creepy, as though he wanted to cling to her forever.

Ugh, how disgusting! Thankfully, she wasn’t alone with this man; who knows what he would’ve done to her if they were?

It turned out that socializing wasn’t her strength, but these people seemed to be hesitant, almost as if they were afraid of something. They didn’t say anything too inappropriate.

Aurora had a nagging feeling that something was off. Combining what she had overheard in the restroom, could it be... that the reason she was chosen was because of Everett’s influence?

But that didn’t make sense. Alexander’s Clean Group and NC Group had no connection, right?

After dinner, Aurora, Eleanor, and Dominic headed back home.

Once they arrived at the villa, Aurora told Eleanor about what she overheard in the restroom, asking if it had anything to do with Everett.

Eleanor was utterly shocked and pointed out that NC Group and Alexander’s Group were actually rivals, so there was no way Everett could have had any influence on the decision.

Aurora listened and felt slightly reassured.

Dominic didn’t think much of it. "Aurora, now that you’ve been chosen, people are going to envy you and hate you. They’ll talk nonsense to make themselves feel better, so don’t take it too personally."

Jesse nodded. "Yeah, Dominic’s right. Sis, I’m going to school tomorrow. You need to be careful next week. That old woman has never liked you, so maybe you should just avoid going."

Next Saturday was Mrs. Wilson’s birthday, and Jesse had been worried about it, afraid his sister would go.

Aurora paused for a moment. "Let’s see how it goes when the time comes."

Aurora didn’t want to go. As Jesse said, her grandmother had never been fond of her. Why bother going if it would only bring trouble?

"Aurora, you can’t skip your grandmother’s birthday. You’re an artist now, and if you don’t go, people will accuse you of being heartless. But you still have to be careful. Maybe I should go with you?" Eleanor said softly.

Aurora was stunned for a moment. Jesse immediately objected, but she stayed silent.

Her brother didn’t want her to go because he cared about her.

Eleanor wanted her to go because she cared too, and either way, it was a dilemma.

If she wanted to make money and provide a good life for her brother, she had to maintain her image. If any more negative rumors came out, it would be really damaging.

Having gone through tough times, Aurora knew life was very practical—without money, Jesse might even struggle to find a wife in the future.

Women these days were realistic too. They wanted money, a house, and a car—everything.

Since her mother passed away, Aurora had been both a sister and a mother, so she thought things through more practically. In her heart, she had already decided she’d probably go.

The night was deep, and the city’s lights were dazzling at this moment.

Savannah was in the villa she had bought, throwing a fit. The luxurious living room was in complete chaos, with cups, vases, notebooks, and other items scattered on the floor.

The cup had shattered, and glass was everywhere.

"That b*tch! Why her? Smith, tell me, what does she have that I don’t? Beauty? Has Everett lost his mind? How could he like that fake woman?"

Savannah was gasping for air. Charlotte was her cousin, and Everett had once been one of the wealthy men she secretly admired.

However, Everett dumped Charlotte and went for the newcomer, Aurora. Savannah was completely frustrated!

In Savannah’s eyes, that b*tch only had nicer hair, and that was it. She’d been in the industry for six years, but somehow she lost out to a newcomer who’d only been in the business for a little over a year!

Savannah’s manager, Smith, quickly pulled her aside. "Savannah, don’t get so worked up. You’ve been throwing a tantrum all day, and it’s seriously affecting your mindset and mood. The decision has already been made, and there’s no point in dwelling on it. Focus on trying to land the next ad instead."

Savannah was panting, her eyes filled with rage.

The assistant nearby watched with fear. Savannah had never been easy to deal with, but today—like when the ad winners were announced—she had lost control multiple times, tormenting the servants at home in different ways.

Now, the assistant had become a silent ball of nerves, afraid to approach and just stood there quietly watching.

"Why? Is it just because that b*tch has better skills in bed? Disgusting! She’s got a pretty face, but does she think that face is enough to live off of for the rest of her life? She dares to step on my head... just wait, I’ll see how she falls!" Savannah yelled sharply. Smith gently patted her shoulder, the only one brave enough to approach the big star in this situation.