Chapter 323 - All Set For The Evil Scheme
The program started at exactly 7:00 o'clock in the evening. Since this the first big event of the University of Imperial Knight this school year, the opening program was so grand.
They invited famous bands and artists to entertain everyone. This acquaintance party was a tradition of every university. Every student was anticipating this event yearly because it allowed the upperclassmen or the senior students to welcome new students.
"I'm always looking forward to this party. Through this party, we can mingle and acquaint ourselves with other students, especially our seniors. This is gonna be fun," Betsy said to Alicia with her excited tone.
Alicia also nodded in agreement. She was also smiling cheerfully as her eyes roamed around the venue. There were lots of people inside, wearing white and black suits and dresses.
Then after a while, Zhen-Zhen crossed Alicia's mind.
"Oh wait, did you see, Lillie? She should be here by now. Is she not yet done talking with the Student Council Vice President?" Alicia remembered Zhen-Zhen.
She and Betsy were still planning to get closer to her so that they could meet her crush again, Tristan. They were still thinking that the two of them might be related like they were cousins or distant relatives.
They disregarded the idea that they might be siblings because they didn't have similarities. For Alicia, Tristan was so gorgeous while Zhen-Zhen was just so plain and ordinary.
They didn't want to believe also that they might be in a relationship. Tristan was too handsome for her. And they thought he would never like Zhen-Zhen because of her appearance.
Betsy just shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly because she had no idea where Lillie was. Alicia was still looking for Zhen-Zhen when suddenly Betsy's high pitched voice was heard.
"Oh my gosh! Oh my Gosh! Look at the stage, Alicia! That guy looks like your crush, the one you have a picture on your phone." She pointed her finger at the man wearing a white suit which was being escorted by Athena.
Alicia moved her gaze to the stage in an instant, scanning for a familiar figure. Then her eyes finally found him. Alicia's eyes sparkled with delight upon seeing him again.
"Oh my, you are right. He is the one I met before. Wait… this means he is one of our special guests tonight!" Alicia mumbled with her exhilarated voice.
"That's Lillie, she's also on the stage right now. What is she doing there?" Betsy asked Alicia quizzically.
"Oh, she's with your crush. Maybe they are really relatives," Betsy added as she assumed the relationship between Tristan and Zhen-Zhen.
Alicia frowned when she saw Lillie standing next to an old man. They were happily conversing on the stage before some of the university higher-ups and faculty staff came over to greet the newcomers.
Then the host for tonight spoke up with the microphone, announcing the arrival of the Special Guests.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let's acknowledge the presence of our two esteemed guests tonight, Mr. Luke Davis, the Chairman of the Heavenly Star Enterprise, and Mr. Tristan Davis, his grandson who is also the CEO of their company Heavenly Star."
Everyone who was busy talking with their own group and circle of friends immediately averted their gazes to the stage. The Davis Family was well-known so they were glad to see them in person tonight.
Most of the women couldn't help but admire Tristan's gorgeous looks tonight. He was truly an Adonis, very handsome and hot. He's the kind of person who could make any girl swoon in just one stare.
Every one started murmuring, as they were intrigued by their special guest tonight. Two respectable and prominent people from a very influential and powerful family in the City of Empire.
"No way?! Is this possible? How come Lillie is close with the Davis Family? Is she a Davis too? In her mother's side?" Alicia mumbled with disbelief.
"Sis, If she's also part of the Davis Family, then that only means she's a big time. I am glad we befriended her since the start. We should be nice to her. Who knows we can benefit a lot from her in the future?" Betsy suggested to Alicia.
Alicia just nodded at her in agreement. She was still bothered by Zhen-Zhen's identity and her connection with the Davis. She made a mental note to ask Zhen-Zhen about this.
Meanwhile, there's also another group of students talking about the special guests tonight, including Zhen-Zhen. It was Jade's circle of friends. Sophia was with them and she's the only person who knew the truth regarding Zhen-Zhen's and Tristan's relationship.
"Oh, Sissy, why did you back out? See, Athena and that unknown girl are both lucky that they become the usherettes of the Chairman and the CEO of the Heavenly Star Enterprise. Tristan is so handsome." Emma said, feeling regretful of 'Jade's decision'. She was clueless that Jade lied to them.
Marcus recognized Zhen-Zhen so he turned to Sophia and said, "That girl on the stage with Chairman Lu, she's your friend right? Her name is Lillie."
Jade, Emma, and Nyka turned around to face Marcus and Sophia when they heard Marcus's statement.
"Is it true? She's your friend, Sophia? Do you know her?" Jade asked her, lifting an eyebrow.
Sophia paused for a moment, assessing Jade's expression. She didn't know why but she could hear some annoyance in her tone.
'Is she upset with Lillie?' Sophia pondered at that thought.
In the end, Sophia answered her. "Yes, she's my friend. She's a first-year student."
'Wow, what a coincidence, Sophia, and that girl are friends. Knowing this makes me more annoyed with both of them,' Jade thought to herself. She just smiled at Sophia, hiding her displeasure.
After that, Jade talked to John privately. "Hey, how's your preparation for tonight's plan?"
Jade was in a foul mood so she wanted to vent her frustration and she would just feel better if their plan against Sophia would be successful. After that, she was thinking of how she could get even with Zhen-Zhen. She hated her for taking her place as an usherette.
She was aware that Zhen-Zhen didn't do anything wrong, however, she just wanted to pick on her to vent out her frustration for the embarrassment she got tonight.
This was the first time she was rejected and she was replaced by someone whom she thought was an insignificant person. She just felt very frustrated.
Then after a few seconds, she got an answer from John.
"You don't have to worry, my Queen. Lester and I already set things up. All we need now is Marcus's execution. So in the meantime, let's enjoy this party!" John reassured Jade.
"Alright, so if our Plan A will not work, are you going to do Plan B?" Jade asked him, making sure that John would not hesitate to this plan.
"Yes, I am going to do Plan B. I will take care of Sophia, myself. So just relax and enjoy this night. Leave everything to me. I will give you a good result," John said confidently, winking at Jade.
Jade's lips twitched into a satisfied smile. "Ok then. I will be expecting that good result."
The two of them stole a glance at Sophia who was busy talking with Marcus. They were all set for their evil scheme. But the question was… Would they succeed or not?