Chapter 189 - Half Truth Revealed (1/2)

METRO PALACE HOTEL

At the grand dining hall of this hotel, Hailey made her entrance at the door, and her stiletto creates a soft click sound to the onyx tile, which everyone could not help turn their heads to look in her direction.

She is on her way to her table to dining with Gigi. She is wearing a formal fitted dress, which she pony-tailed her long hair, now emphasizing her beautiful long neck. Thanks to the miracle of concealers, she able to hide Vince's bites. And the usual, she doesn't wear much makeup but putting light one tonight.

Being the famous mistress of the city, she got used to the strange look throwing at her. She was constantly scrutinized from her head down to her shoes and judge if she dresses up poorly.

But after the launch's success last night, it has now known that she will be the DV Inc. branch office director. Starting today, they recognized her as an executive in one of the leading jeweler companies in the world.

That is why she needs to put a little effort into wearing more jewelry tonight. But not to gain much attention after her announcement on Instagram, she has to hide the engagement rings underneath her clothes.

Though of her new status, some people still question her capability because, for them, she is simply a paid woman.

”I am certain that President Shen invested enormous amounts in DV Inc. to appoint his girlfriend as the branch director.”

”That's for sure! Who is she, by the way?”

A gossip began rising on that side of the restaurant. They forget that Gigi Chan was nearby, and she could hear everything that they've talked about.

They had only realized it when Hailey arrived at the table. Gigi was already waiting for her arrival, and her other knights were there as well.

Pitt, Tom, and Keith were at the nearby table. Bruce, who was standing on the corner to watch Hailey from possible attacks, the men called him to join them. They pour wine on an empty glass and offer it to the guy.

”I should not drink tonight, Seniors,” he tried to refuse.

”Who are you calling a senior? Do you think we are very old already because we're in our late 30s, huh?” Pitt joke on him.

”I didn't mean that! You were a friend of the princess when she's younger, so…” Bruce gulped; he's stammering while explaining himself to Pitt.

Honestly, he was still nervous about being around them. Of course, he looked up to them not only as of the princess's first knights, but they were her childhood friends.

”You need not be so polite to us. We are older than you by a few years, but we are all equal as the princess knights.” Tom chimed in, patting Bruce on the shoulder.

Bruce breathed. He's glad that Tom and Keith are calmer than Pitt. Otherwise, he would choose to stay away from him.

”Anyway, we haven't officially welcomed you to our Guild,” said Keith, pouring Bruce's glass with another wine. ”Don't worry. We only ordered a low alcohol wine. We are just unwinding while watching the princess and Gigi from the Huo cousins.”

”Okay. Thanks!” At this moment, he's already relaxed being around them.

Tom raised his glass and declared, ”I decree that Bruce is officially the Metro City Knight from this day onwards!”

”Cheers!” Four glasses clinking, the four men emptied their glasses.

*

When Hailey sat down in her chair, Gigi threw a sharp glare at the two nearby tables.

”Miss Hillson, I heard some rumors that there are people who question your credentials and presume that you are not qualified as branch director. Do you think I made a mistake in appointing you for that position?”

”Oh. So, my Economics and Business diploma from Oxford University is not enough? Should I take more courses?”

”Silly! You graduated as Cum Laude, and you got your master's degree. In fact, you are overqualified. You should work in the main branch instead!”

”The reason I am only an acting director, right? Oh, my gosh! I didn't tell Vincent about it yet!” Hailey covered her mouth upon realizing it.

”Then tell him it's just temporary.” Gigi winked. It satisfied her with Hailey's answers and reactions.

”Ah, yeah. I should explain to him about my part-time job. I have a few classes to complete this semester.”

”Dang! You've already taken five courses! How many degrees are you planning to complete?” Gigi commented. She assures that her voice is loud to be heard by other guests dining at the neighboring table.

She was still upset. These women love to gossip about other lives, even though they don't know that person's true identity.

Hailey, on the other hand, only shrugs her right shoulder. She was drinking some water to answer that question.