Jade’s smile faltered slightly, surprised by her sharp rejection, but he quickly recovered, stepping closer again, his eyes gleaming with annoyance and stubbornness.“Come now, Kathalina… why so cold? You’re a successful woman now, a famous designer. You need powerful friends like us. Agnes might have her ways, but we are influential people. We can help you go even higher, you know. We can open doors for you that others can’t. Why act so proud? You were nothing once, just like the rest of us…..”“I was never nothing,” Kathalina interrupted fiercely, her voice rising slightly, her eyes blazing with anger. “And I certainly do not need help and friendship from people like you. Everything I have, I built with my own two hands, through hard work, suffering, and honesty. I do not need people who lie, cheat, and hurt others to succeed. I know exactly the kind of person you are, Jade Rome, and I want you to understand this clearly. I despise everything you stand for. I despise the way you tre
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