The Tiffany & Co cocktail party was held in the rooftop bar of a luxurious hotel. The rooftop had a big pool that had been heavily sprinkled with sparkling glitter, causing the pool shimmer under the starry night sky.
A comfortable lounge was the first thing that greeted the guests when they first entered the rooftop bar. Soft music was playing in the background to create a relaxing ambience. Their latest collection of jewelry and accessories were put on display in glass cases that were strategically placed around the venue, making the entire venue classy and elegant.
Invitation for this party was rather exclusive. After all, the purpose of this party was to provide a private viewing of their latest collection of jewelry and accessories before they are released to the market. Naturally, only the rich and influential people were invited to attend this party.
People like... Jung J Hope and Roseanne Anne Lilian.
As someone who had built a strong reputation in the jewelry industry, J Hope was well acquainted with the executives of the said brand. Those in the industry would naturally know who J Hope is but that didn't mean that no one wouldn't be able to recognize Roseanne. Who in Europe wasn't familiar with the Anne name?
When Roseanne and J Hope arrived at the venue, many people actually turned their heads to stare at them for a while. Those who recognized them would know who they are because both Roseanne and J Hope were accomplished and well-known in their own field, having been thrown into the limelight by extensive media coverage. If Lisa was here, everyone would surely be saying: "Here comes 'The Golden Trio'." For those who didn't recognize them, they were awed by their mighty aura and presence.
J Hope and Roseanne were immediately greeted by the owner of Tiffany & Co himself, followed by some executives. This group of higher-ups of the brand were familiar with Lily Anne and through her, they also got to know Roseanne Anne, Lily Anne's beloved granddaughter. Following their lead, other prominent people in the industry also came up to greet them as well.
This heartwarming welcome immediately caught the attention of some influential locals who didn't know who Roseanne and J Hope are. Some quickly went up to them to introduce themselves, curious to know who they were. They could already make a guess that their background certainly wasn't simple. They didn't want to miss the chance to build some connections.
"Your bracelet... is it from the Louis Vuitton (LV) collection that was released last month? If I'm not mistaken, that bracelet is also limited edition right?" asked a model, who came with her husband, a businessman whose name made it to the list of exclusive invitees. Her eyes seemed to sparkle as she stared at Roseanne's diamond bracelet.
"The one that did not even reach the market?" another woman joined in. The bracelet that they were talking about was a limited edition, designed by LV's owner himself. The bracelet along with four other unique designs were only seen in an issue published by a prestigious magazine. The public never got to see the jewelry anywhere, not in any flagship store and not even LVMH headquarters.
Rumor has it that these jewelry were made to be given as gifts instead of being sold to the public. Of course, no one was able to prove this. Now that they had actually seen the bracelet for themselves, their curiosity about Roseanne increased. They started to wonder about the kind of background Roseanne has and how she managed to get her hands on the limited edition bracelet.
"It is." Roseanne nodded as she gave the women a smile. Not many people know this, but Roseanne and the current CEO of Louis Vuitton were actually very well acquainted with each other. For this reason, Roseanne chose to wear this bracelet to make a point.
"Wow... I never thought that I would get a chance to see this piece up close," the model said, her gaze was full of respect for Roseanne. A while ago, her husband shared with her some information about Roseanne and what she heard about Roseanne amazed her. She had full respect for this capable woman who was standing tall in the business world dominated by men.
"Me too... That is a very beautiful piece," a beautiful woman chimed in as she smiled sweetly at Roseanne. Roseanne acknowledged the woman with a smile and also smiled courteously at everyone. Though Roseanne didn't know most of the women here who were trying to network with her, she immediately recognized this beautiful young woman in front of her. She was an actress under Kang Films. Her name was Miyeon.
Roseanne took notice of Miyeon. She regarded her as valuable chess piece in her long game, a hidden weapon in her quest to destroy the Kang family. But now was not the time to think about this woman. She would make contact with Miyeon in the future, when the time is right. After achieving the effect she wanted with the bracelet, Roseanne excused herself and walked towards the glittering pool in the center of the venue.
The view of the pool against the backdrop of the cityscape was truly magnificent. The glitter on the surface of the pool became even lovelier as it reflected the light from the low-hanging disco balls situated at the corner of the rooftop. For some reason, Park Jimin's smiling face came into her mind and a small smile made its way to Roseanne's lips at the same time. She thought, 'If only Park Jimin was here to see this.'
Then Roseanne had an 'aha moment'. She quickly took out her phone and took some pictures of the pool in front of her. Since Park Jimin was not here to see it for himself, she could just show him these photos later, right?
"Rosella?" Roseanne's brows furrowed at being called by her old name. She didn't recognize the sweet voice that called her name and so when she turned around, she was a little surprised that it was none other than Li Jihyo. She was used to hearing Jihyo's shrill voice that she had actually forgotten how she sounded like in public, when she was trying to portray a kind and gentle image.
"Sister..." Roseanne smiled at Jihyo who came with Kang Daniel and Tang Ling. "Master Kang seemed to have forgotten to inform me earlier that you will be coming with him tonight," she said while eyeing Daniel.
"Inform you?" Jihyo repeated as she glanced at Daniel. 'Does that mean that Daniel and Rosella had a private conversation together earlier without her?'
"Oh... we had a little conversation over some drinks a while ago at the previous party. Maybe he just... forgot to tell you?" Roseanne smiled at Jihyo, instantly making the latter fumed inwardly. 'Kang Daniel had a drink with Rosella?! Was that why he didn't answer my calls earlier?'
However, just as Jihyo was about to erupt and send a slap towards Roseanne, Tang Ling quickly held her daughter's hand. "You don't seem to have changed at all, Rosella. Stop joking with your sister. You know that she is pregnant. It's not nice of you to joke around like this," Tang Ling said, giving Roseanne a smile.
"Ah... pregnant. I forgot." Roseanne flashed Daniel a smile, immediately making the latter nervous. 'Is Roseanne targeting Jihyo? Him? Or Tang Ling'
"Jihyo... Let's not waste our time standing here. You are pregnant. You shouldn't be standing for too long," Daniel immediately stroked his wife's back, confusion and a little guilt could be seen in his eyes. He then eyed Roseanne who was looking at the two of them with a small smile on her face.
'Did Roseanne have something to do with him losing control with his secretary just a while ago? What is her game?' thought Daniel.
While Daniel was immersed in his own thoughts, Jihyo was fuming inside. If only she could crush Roseanne's smiling face, she would have. How dare this woman try and sow discord between her and Kang Daniel?
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The Vicious Wife
Romance[Mature alert] Like almost every dramatic romance novel, Roseanne Anne Lilian's story began with an evil stepmother, a scheming stepsister, and a dumb ex-fiance. At twenty, she fell prey to their grand scheme and became the laughingstock of the cou...