CHAPTER 39: CHAPTER 39: CRUSH HER

The dressing room fell silent.

Even the reporters forgot to press the shutter.

Truly, no one could hit someone and then openly admit it in front of everyone like Ava Sterling did.

She was really... too straightforward!

Eric lowered his head, massaging his temples in clear distress.

Xiaoyi stood beside him, her face flushed as she watched Ava’s complete disregard for the severity of the situation.

Every time, their Jean was clearly in the right, yet somehow always ended up on the wrong side in the end.

Just like now, she could foresee the outcome.

It’s really... too frustrating...

"Look! She... she admitted it!"

Joyner seemed to have found a breakthrough, immediately pointing at Ava and addressing the reporters and the S&U official.

At this moment, the official wanting to end the farce, turned to the reporters and said, "Stop filming, stop filming!"

"Over two hours left before the show starts, hurry up and get to work!"

The official’s words dispersed the crowd like birds and beasts.

Joyner froze: "I... she..."

The official summoned two staff members and directly instructed, "Hurry up, time is running out, take Miss Joyner to the makeup room."

"Got it."

"No... I..."

"Ava, she..."

Joyner pointed at Ava, but didn’t finish her sentence before being forcibly taken away...

Before long, the room returned to its original quiet.

Ava’s face turned extremely unpleasant, as Joyner hadn’t paid for all the things she destroyed!

She stepped out, and Eric immediately blocked her: "Ava!"

Ava glared at her angrily, "That bitch ruined so many of my things. She wants to leave, that’s not happening!"

Eric felt a headache coming on again, "I’ll handle this. You get prepared, the seven o’clock show can’t have any mishaps."

The official glanced at the mess on the dressing table again, knowing Ava’s anger was hard to subside, and said to her, "Rest assured, I’ll have a new set of makeup prepared right away; it won’t delay the show."

"And tonight’s incident will not be reported, we at S&U will take care of it."

After all, this also concerns S&U’s reputation.

That was exactly what Eric needed to hear, and he immediately said, "Really sorry for the trouble we’ve caused."

"No worries, I understand."

Soon, the official left.

Ava’s brow furrowed tightly, her expression tumultuous.

Seething with anger.

What she wanted wasn’t a set of makeup, but an apology and compensation!

Eric understood her, knew her thoughts, and hurriedly lowered his voice to soothe, "Listen to me, do you want to delay tonight’s show because of this?"

Ava’s fists clenched tightly, her rage burning layer upon layer, finally, she released them, "Fine, after the show, I’ll deal with her then!"

Eric: "..."

Xiaoyi: "..."

This little episode gave the entire backstage a peculiar atmosphere, yet the two involved acted as if nothing happened, continuing with makeup and change, leaving everyone else feeling like they overthought.

Time passed quickly, the sky darkened bit by bit.

Approaching seven, the entire Aurelia lit up, like the Milky Way in the sky, beginning to shine brightly.

Luna Palace was prepared for everything, everyone who was supposed to arrive had, all the preparation done.

The party show was about to begin.

Eric worried that Ava might have more mishaps, stayed by her side, until Lauren Howell arrived, and after giving some careful instructions to Lauren, finally went to the spectators’ seat.

She originally wasn’t going to come today, but upon hearing that Joyner was here, inquired and knew that Joyner was here to cause trouble.

These two were like fire and water, especially with what happened two years ago.

They were mortal enemies.

She had to come to stop it, but she was still a bit late; thankfully, nothing major had occurred yet.

Seeing Eric gone, Lauren said to Ava, "You know what kind of person Joyner is, why confront her openly? Let’s play it dark."

"Although she has backing now, that backing isn’t interested in her, just playing, so don’t proactively let her use you, right?"

Ava was already ready, standing in front of the mirror, satisfied with her perfect makeup.

As for what Lauren said, she didn’t listen to a word.

What Ava Sterling intended to do, no one could stop.

Seeing Ava completely ignoring her, Lauren became anxious, "Ava, you really should change your temperament."

"Or else you’ll suffer!"

"Just like two years ago..."

Before finishing the sentence, Lauren stopped herself.

But seeing her reflection, admiring her beauty, Ava’s gaze immediately fell on Lauren’s face, her eyes chillingly cold.

Lauren realized she hit a nerve, lowering her head and softly saying, "I..."

"You think sneaking around makes her unaware?"

"You really think Joyner is brainless?"

"Let me tell you, Lauren Howell, I, Ava Sterling, if I’m going to play, I’ll do it openly. That kind of mentally and physically exhausting trick, I won’t play."

"I, Ava Sterling, want it direct, violent, simple!"

"Get rid of her!"

Upon hearing the first few sentences, Lauren felt guilty, thinking she’d misunderstood Ava and was too impulsive.

Actually, Ava had a brain.

She was just too hasty.

But hearing those last few words, Lauren went straight to an "emm..."

Ava had a brain, but she didn’t like using it, preferring the simplest solution.

In short, low EQ...

She couldn’t find any words.

"Jean, it’s about to start, you should head out."

A staff member came to the dressing room to urge.

Ava withdrew her gaze, the coldness on her face vanished.

She looked at herself in the mirror, adjusted her facial expression, chin slightly raised, then turned and left the dressing room.

Xiaoyi quickly grabbed Ava’s skirt train, following her out.

Lauren also had no time to think more, quickly following along.

At this moment, outside the ornate white iron gates of Luna Palace, a black Cullinan smoothly drove in.