My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1771

Aiken furrowed his brows and said, "Go and browse with Caleb. If you find something else you like, just buy it."

Zera felt frustrated as she watched the indulgence Aiken showed Simona. But she knew speaking further would only make things worse. Any attempt to argue would surely lead to Simona humiliating her even more.

"Fine. But you should stop bringing her out. It's embarrassing when people take pictures," Simona added, deepening the tension.

If Zera were a more serious and respectable actress, she might have been able to earn Simona's respect. Unfortunately, Zera had climbed the ladder by using powerful connections, often at the expense of others like Wendy.

Simona had no issue with Zera's ambition, but she couldn't overlook the harm Zera had caused Wendy.

Zera's face flushed red with anger.

The sales associate, who had been quietly observing, couldn't wait to disappear. He pretended not to hear the exchange.

Once Simona and Caleb wandered off to another part of the showroom, Zera turned to Aiken, her eyes welling with tears. "I don't understand. Why does your sister hate me? I've done nothing to her, yet she treats me like this."

She was a celebrity adored by many, and her popularity soared with her relationship with Aiken. Every day, her fans flooded her social media, chanting her name. But to Simona, she was nothing but an insignificant actress.

"She's just been in a bad mood lately. Don't take it personally," Aiken said casually.

His lack of concern for Simona's harsh words only made Zera feel more aggrieved. Zera thought Simona's animosity might have something to do with Wendy—perhaps Wendy had secretly sabotaged her.

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Meanwhile, Caleb turned to Simona and said, "Don't you think you're being too harsh on Aiken's girlfriend? That Zera is Aiken's current girlfriend, isn't she?"

"Girlfriend? That's just what the tabloids are saying, and it's something Zera believes herself. I've seen it all before. Aiken's always had women around him, and the more they're pampered, the less he cares. But now..." Simona frowned, sensing something different about Zera.

Caleb raised an eyebrow. "What's different now?"

While on vacation on the island, Harvey sent a voice message that lasted a few seconds. "Charles, you didn't join that variety show just because of Thelma, did you? And when I asked you to take care of her, you actually plan to look after her for life? Thelma's situation is a bit complicated. Have you looked into it?"

Charles replied, "Yes, she told me about it, and I don't think it's a problem."

Harvey answered, "Well, if you say there's no issue, then I trust you. Anyway, her family's situation can be solved with money."

Janine then added, "Find some time to bring her home so I can meet her."

Charles replied, "Sure."

Skylar, reading through the messages, couldn't help but laugh.

Joe, who was beside her, noticed her smile and asked curiously, "What's so funny?"