Nellie''s words sure stirred up a storm.


    Benjamin felt utterly embarrassed and fuming. He jabbed a finger at Nellie. "And who the heck are you? I don''t even know you! You''re obviously not some fashion world hotshot. Got any proof that Nathan''s outfit is made from Jasmine''s fabrics?" Paige jumped in quickly, "Exactly-where''d you pop up from? We definitely didn''t invite someone as unknown as you."


    Nathan stepped up, his tall figure shielding Nellie protectively. "She''s my guest. Got a problem with that?"


    Paige''s expression soured. After all, it was Nathan''s big day, and it was totally normal for him to have a few friends over.


    "Nathan, you''re young, and you don''t know some stuff. Be careful who you hang out with. How could this young girl possibly tell if something was made from international, exclusive luxury fabric? Don''t mistake some shady faker for a fashion world heavyweight." Paige''s crew started whispering among themselves, "Is this girl someone Mr. Nathan brought in for support? Were those words all nned?"


    Watching Paige and her son desperately trying to save face, Nellie decided to make them eat their words. She pulled out her business card from her purse and handed it to Benjamin. "I''m Jasmine''s top disciple, and my code''s Hyacinthus."


    Benjamin was visibly taken aback, but he wasn''t about to back down just yet. He just refused to admit he couldn''t recognize the high-end fabric Nathan was sporting.


    He eyed Nellie suspiciously. "You im you''re Jasmine''s student, but how do we know it''s true? We''ve got Jasmine''s students here too. I''ll get one over to verify. Let''s see if you''re legit."


    His gaze swept the room, finally


    corner. He went over to Greta and asked, "Miss Greta, everyone knows you''re Jasmine''s student. Do you recognize Hyacinthus up there? Is she really your senior?"


    Cameron and Benjamin were childhood pals, their business ties as tight as ever.


    Greta was eager to back up Benjamin. She strutted over to Nellie, circling her. "Mind taking off your sunsses?"


    Nellie hesitated, torn. She didn''t


    want to reveal her high-profile identity before the divorce with


    Cameron was finalized. She wa


    worried the Dawson family wouldn''t let her go easily if they knew she was their golden goose.


    Just then, Nathan stepped in. "Greta, by rank, Hyacinthus is your senior. What gives you the right to tell her to take off her sunsses?" Despite his young age, Nathan exuded the authority of a grown man, making Greta blush.


    Cameron rushed over to smooth things over for Greta, dismissing Nathan with a cold tone. "Nathan, is this how you treat your guests?"


    Nathan smirked, not giving Cameron an inch. "If I''m not wrong, I don''t recall sending you an invite. We''re not close, so what brings you here uninvited?" Cameron was too shocked to figure out aeback.


    Benjamin huffed, "I asked Cameron toe. Nathan, how can you be so disrespectful to a guest?"


    Nathan shot a cold re atOriginal from N?velDrama.Org.


    Benjamin. "This is my birthday party, not yours. Everyone here is a guest personally invited, and they all have my invitation. Please stop trying to steal the spotlight with your entourage."