The ball was held on the top floor of a hotel. This place was where the big shots of the entertainment and fashion industry had chosen to gather this night. There was a lot of blue blood here, too. This was a place for everyone to flaunt their power and status. Catalina got in after hooking up with a director. He was a man in his fifties and embroiled in a lot of scandals. Catalina had to go through several hoops just to get the ticket.
She went around alone after entering the venue, searching for Harmony. Alas, the blasted woman was nowhere to be found. She can’t have lost her right to come, can she? All the guests are almost here. She’s just a nobody. There’s no way she’d dare to come here late, right?
Just then, the door that was closed for a few minutes opened up once more. A pair of guests stood under the limelight. They were none other than Harmony and Ezekiel. Catalina’s eyes went wide as she stared at Harmony in disbelief. Is that still Harmony? She looked a lot more regal than before, and the man she came in with was the dream of many women.
An angry Catalina held her glass tighter. She came, and she changed into something more expensive.
The director asked, “Who is she, Ms. Martin? Is she famous back in your country?”
“She’s just a C-lister. Nothing more,” snapped Catalina.
Harmony was holding Ezekiel’s arm. The organizer welcomed them passionately. Harmony was a little nervous since this was her first time dealing with something like this. Fortunately, Ezekiel could deal with these people in her stead. All she had to do was smile, shake hands, and say hi.
Catalina stared at Ezekiel like a she-wolf stalking her prey. She’d forgotten about hating Harmony. All she wanted to do was hook up with Ezekiel. So, she asked the director, “Who’s the gentleman? He seems desired.”
The director had no idea who Ezekiel really was because he was out of his league. However, he knew Ezekiel was friends with the top wealthy people. “He’s a powerful man. They say he’s friends with the richest men and royalty all over the world,” said the director.
The shocked Catalina’s glass almost slipped out of her hand. She covered her mouth in disbelief. “He’s that powerful?” How did a nobody like Harmony run into a guy like him? It seems like I’ve underestimated her. This just means I have to seize my chance and take him for myself. It will all be worth it, even if I have to invest some money in him.
After Harmony parted with Ezekiel to get some juice, Catalina stepped in. “Well, someone’s in the limelight today.”
Harmony frowned. She didn’t expect Catalina to be here. Regardless, she had no intention of entertaining Catalina. So, Harmony took the juice and tried to leave.
Catalina mocked, “I’ve never seen this dress before. Where’d you get it? Some cheap, fifth- rate sweatshop?”
Harmony retorted, “I don’t blame you for your ignorance. There is no way you can understand the true value of this dress.”
Catalina bit her lip. She realized Harmony hadn’t returned to Ezekiel’s side, and Ezekiel was chatting with some guests. After he was done talking, Catalina thought she would have a chance to say hi. Or she could create a little chance encounter. Let’s do this. Catalina approached Ezekiel. She was waiting for him to turn around. Once that happened, she would get in his way so he would bump into her. When he apologized, she could show him how magnanimous she was by forgiving him.
Meanwhile, Harmony was coming back with a glass of juice in hand. She raised her head and saw just where Catalina was standing. Still, she immediately saw through Catalina’s plan as she smirked in amusement. Oh, you’re not going to set Ezekiel up.
