Chapter 816
Fortunately, printing the guest list directly onto the invitations prevented any ticket- scalping fiascos.
Sophia and Tabitha James couldn’t hide their disappointment.
Their hopes of exploiting a loophole were officially dashed.
Concerned that others might try to sell their lucky draw slots, Claire tracked down Jenny to insist the perks remain strictly non-transferable.
Until Claire pointed it out, Jenny hadn’t even considered the possibility.
In her mind, an invitation to a SUNNY event was already a highly coveted prize.
Even if the brand was still gaining traction in Solenia, it was already a massive sensation overseas.
The brand’s founder and chief designer, Sunny, had racked up several prestigious international design awards.
She was wildly popular among foreign socialites and the global elite.
The designer’s youth and enigmatic persona only fueled the frenzy for a custom Sunny creation.
Everyone attending this gala was either a genuine fan of the brand or a business mogul looking for a lucrative partnership.
Who in their right mind would sell a lucky guest slot?
Were they completely out of their minds?
Yet, Claire had just stumbled upon exactly those kinds of people.
If anything, it proved just how fiercely sought-after Sunny’s designs really were.
Jenny made a mental note to tighten security during the upcoming raffle.
As Claire and Jenny chatted, a lot of eyes were drawn their way.
Claire looked incredibly young. She wasn’t a known socialite, nor was she a famous celebrity, leaving the crowd whispering in confusion.
“Who is that girl talking to Jenny? I’ve never seen her before.”
“She’s gorgeous. Do you think she’s SUNNY’s new brand ambassador?”
“If she’s a celebrity, she’s definitely flown under the radar.”
The international guests were even more perplexed.
They couldn’t believe SUNNY would choose a Solenian ambassador.
Back in Cascadia, the brand’s face was a literal Hollywood princess.
Replacing her with a local star felt like a massive downgrade.
“If SUNNY actually picks a Solenian ambassador, I’m boycotting the brand,” one of the foreign socialites scoffed.
Another girl rolled her eyes. “Well, if
ret
you win the lucky draw later, hand your ticket over to me. sed with Sunny’s designs.
Had Claire glanced over, she would have instantly recognized the girl.
It was Julia Ford, the childhood friend of the hacker Elvis she had met during the IMO competition.
Julia had a severe heart condition, and the people around her walked on eggshells to avoid upsetting her.
She was fiercely territorial over Elvis, though Claire had saved her life once.
As a result, Julia’s feelings toward Claire were incredibly complicated.
She was fiercely jealous of Elvis’s obvious crush on Claire, yet deeply grateful for Claire’s intervention.
Solenian medical science truly felt like magic.
Attending the SUNNY gala was just a perk of Julia’s trip to Solenia; her real reason for being here was school.
She had enrolled at The Cabinda University simply because Elvis was there.
There was another motive, too. Nolan had heard Claire speak of Solenia’s medical miracles and wanted to try his luck.
If they could finally cure Julia’s failing heart, it would be a dream come true.
“In your dreams. I’m not giving you anything, the girl sneered. It
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Whitney, an exchange
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had traveled with them.
Whitney’s family wealth rivaled the Ford family, so she wasn’t the least bit intimidated by Julia.
In fact, the two had spent their entire lives trying to one-up each other.
From the clothes they wore and the jewelry they flaunted to the boyfriends they paraded around.
Because of her health, Julia had
barely dated while Whitney burned through boyfriends like it was a competitive sport.
Both had scored invitations to the SUNNY gala, each determined to use the event to
crush the other.