A few days later, the Larson Group’s quarterly product launch was just around the corner.
With the event drawing near, high society was abuzz with anticipation. Everyone was eager to secure an invitation.
Rachel was among them. She had recently learned that Calvin had suddenly reassigned Cole’s project to Hugh.
What was originally a project under Foster Group had now fallen into the hands of Jansen
Group.
In theory, this should have been a win for the Jansen Group. They no longer had to bend over backward for Zach. But with Hugh leading the project and Serena as the key liaison, things weren’t so simple.
With the newlyweds joining forces, Howard and Rachel were completely sidelined. Their daughter, Sarah, was being pushed further into irrelevance within the company. Their standing was growing more precarious by the day.
Rachel’s instincts screamed at her. She had pulled every string possible just to get an invitation to the Larson Group’s launch event, and now she wasn’t about to waste the opportunity. Looking at Sarah, she issued a firm order.
“This time, you have to dress to impress and do whatever it takes to win over Cole, the future heir of the Larson Group. If you don’t, Serena will have full control over us. Our future depends on you, Sarah.”
Sarah not only secured an invitation to the event but also went all out on her appearance.
Standing in front of the mirror, she admired her reflection. The black velvet gown hugged her curves perfectly, the delicate straps accentuating her toned shoulders. The plunging neckline. added just the right touch of allure, while her bold makeup accentuated her striking features, making every glance and smile all the more captivating.
A satisfied smile spread across her lips. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll make sure Cole falls for me. As long as I marr Im and have his child, I’ll endure whatever it takes. I’ll make sure to outlast Serena and Hugh, those two who won’t even produce any heirs!”
Hearing Sarah’s firm promise, Rachel finally felt reassured.
If anyone could win Cole over, it was Sarah.
The day of the product launch event arrived, and the ballroom buzzed with excitement.
Wealthy socialites walked side by side, followed by a steady stream of celebrities and models.
The young heirs and heiresses gathered in small groups, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Sarah walked in, wearing a black velvet gown, which made her pale skin even more radiant. It didn’t take long for her to draw attention from many in the crowd.
She lifted her chin proudly, like a majestic black swan, and effortlessly spotted Cole in the crowd. She made her way through the crowd with a glass of red wine in hand.
“Cole…” she called out softly.
“I have something to take care of. Excuse me,” Cole replied curtly. He glanced at Sarah for only a second before turning away with his assistant, Garth Bush, leaving her standing alone in the crowd.
The influential businessmen who had been surrounding Cole just moments ago looked at Sarah with disdain. Their eyes conveyed a sense of superiority.
To them, Sarah Seemed nothing more than a beautiful woman trying to climb the social ladder. She was a mere plaything, not deserving of any respect.
Sarah’s face flushed with embarrassment. She wanted nothing more than to disappear into the ground.
She couldn’t understand why Cole wouldn’t even spare her a second glance. She had dressed up meticulously, thinking it would be enough to catch his attention, but it seemed to have no
effect at all.
Meanwhile, Cole walked away, his expression cold.
Noticing the situation, Garth asked, “Isn’t this a bit too much? You’ve just embarrassed Ms. Jansen.”
Cole’s tone was sharp. “What’s wrong with that?”
“When the Jansens pushed Hugh to take the project from me, did they care about the
consequences? As long as Hugh’s around, I can’t hold any real power. What kind of heir does that make me? It’s laughable.”
Garth didn’t do to say more.
As long as Hugh was around, the transfer of power and projects would never reach Cole.
The Yellowbrook City mall project was something Cole had fought hard to secure, and he had handed it over to the Foster Group.
But unexpectedly, Jansen Group had swooped in and snatched it away.
Of course, Cole had no regard for Sarah, a member of the Jansen family. However…
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