Chapter 62
Following Nellie’s wish for a budget–friendly hotel that was quiet and close to the civil office, Lizzy booked her into a charming old place that had been around for over a hundred years.
Little did Nellie know, this quaint hotel was actually owned by the Rowland family.
The moment she checked in, the hotel staff couldn’t help but gush over her. “Look at her, she’s so stunning and with such a noble air She doesn’t seem like your average girl–she has to be a celebrity,” they whispered amongst themselves.
Nellie couldn’t help but chuckle at their remarks.
They didn’t realize that with the right makeover, anyone could look extraordinary in her capable hands.
As she and Lizzy entered the VIP section of the hotel with their room keys, they unexpectedly ran into the hotel’s owner, Benjamin.
Perhaps it was her striking beauty, but Benjamin couldn’t take his eyes off her.
His colleague, oblivious to Benjamin’s distraction, continued his report, “Mr. Benjamin, this weekend is Mr. Nathan’s birthday bash. Your grandfather is going all out, inviting all our business partners to his birthday celebration.”
Benjamin sneered, “He thinks just because Grandpa dotes on him, he can be the center of attention? Let’s give him an off–brand suit and a fake Rolex. All the big shots will see straight through his cheap get–up and realize he’s a nobody in the Rowland family. This party will be the end of his future.”
His sidekick burst out laughing. “Mr. Benjamin, that’s genius. Mr. Nathan is so clueless, and he probably has no idea that wearing the wrong clothes could spell disaster for him.”
“Exactly. Even though he’s part of the family, my dad never liked him. He never bothered to teach him about luxury brands. He’s grown up now and still hasn’t figured out the world of fashion and jewelry. His everyday bargain–bin wardrobe shows just how out of his depth he is.”
One of them warned, “Mr. Benjamin, we should tread carefully. The kid might be young, but he’s sharp. Remember how he’s caught us off guard before.”
Benjamin shrugged it off. “Relax, I’ve planned it all out. I’ve already talked to several high–end brands, and they won’t lend him anything. Even if he spots our trick, he’ll be stuck.”
As Nellie brushed past Benjamin, she overheard their scheming against Nathan. Her grip on the room key tightened until her knuckles turned white.
Nathan was young when he came back to the Rowland family.
Yet Benjamin showed zero brotherly love and plotted against Nathan so ruthlessly. Her heart ached for Nathan, motherless and without family love, so isolated.
Her gaze shot daggers at Benjamin, cold and piercing, b
But Benjamin, entranced by her looks, began to approach her.
Closer and closer.
Suddenly, Nellie remembered Benjamin and her awful husband Cameron were as thick as thieves. Worried about being recognized, she quickly made her exit.
Watching her slip into her room, Benjamin felt reluctant to let her go. He instructed his minion, “Find out everything about that girl.” “On it.”
