Ella thought for a moment. 'Right. I don't want Maria to insult me. But, this dress is equal to a month's salary."
While she was thinking about whether to buy this dress, suddenly...
"I even thought I was wrong. Did you also come here to buy dresses?" Maria's voice was mocking Ella. She looked at the dress in Ella's hand and continued. "This dress only has one, the price is very expensive. Can you afford it?"
Ella looked up, surprised to see Maria there. But what shocked her more was Maria's mocking words.
"Miss Maria, do you know her? She just chose this dress." The saleswoman said.
Maria was a regular customer of the store, so the sales staff were all familiar with her.
"You want to buy this dress? Yes, you also need to look good for tonight's event. If you don't have enough money or you find it very expensive, I will pay for you, okay?" Maria doesn't care about money, her face smiles with satisfaction.
Ella is embarrassed. She was insulted by Maria again. Rika shook Ella's shoulder. She came out of her dream. 'I can't lose face in front of her.' Ella thought and said. "No need. I will buy it."
She gave the saleswoman a credit card. "I bought this red dress, pay me for it."
"OK." The saleswoman happily paid for Ella.
While Rika was happy, Ella regretted that she bought an expensive dress. If Maria didn't show up right now, she would convince Rika to buy a cheaper dress.
Maria's face darkened. That amused Rika even more.
Ella was standing in front of the checkout counter with a worried look on her face. She hopes the money in her account will be enough for the price of the dress.
Two minutes passed, and Ella closed her eyes in silent prayer. Good thing, the loss of face didn't happen.
"Please sign here."
Ella took the bill, she was quite shocked when she saw the price: $1000. But regret at this point is too late.
After that, Rika and Ella left the mall.
Maria looked after Ella, muttering. 'I won't forgive you.'
When she got home, Ella studied the dress for a long time. Pale yellow, arms with lace trim. Although she doesn't know much about dresses, she knows who wears these dresses will be very noble and luxurious. She put on the dress and looked at herself in the mirror, she was completely taken aback. The reflection in the mirror is a completely different woman.
David has an appointment with his partner, so he can't come to pick up Ella. He asked Key to pick up Ella.
In the banquet hall.
When Ella arrived, everyone was present. High-ranking members, international partners... Tonight, whether men or women, they are dressed very splendidly. Ella looked around, not seeing David. Jenny and May are receiving two foreign guests.
Each car stops in front of the gate, every footstep entering the gate, people will pay attention to who they are, it only takes three seconds to judge them and actively cooperate with them.
"Ella, when are you coming?" Jenny walked up to her and asked.
Ella smiled. "I just arrived, the outdoor party hasn't started yet, has it?"
"Yes. The dress is so beautiful, it must be expensive, isn't it?" Jenny looked at the dress Ella was wearing and couldn't help but ask.
"But today is the event, I can't dress modestly," Ella replied.
"Welcome to the tenth anniversary of Anthony Corporation..."
The voice on the stage caught Ella's attention. She turned her gaze to the stage. That beautifully dressed woman was none other than Maria. She stood out in a tight dress, showing off one shoulder. Curly hair, dyed blonde. There's no denying that Maria is charming tonight. Compared to the dress that Ella is wearing, the bright and sexy dress attracts more attention. I'm not jealous nor envious because if I dress like Maria, I won't be myself.
David stepped out, saying a few words before the party started. The elegant suit made him shine like a falling star. The way he holds the mic, the way he stands, and the lips that utter those words... all exude an elegant, pompous air.
"And now, we invite you to go out to a wine party with over a hundred different types of wine, some of which are prepared by our company and also by us imported from countries around the world. Please follow me." Maria said and she walked over to a table where various wines were placed.
Ella is not knowledgeable about wine but Maria is different. She knows the taste, origin, and ingredients of all wines.
"Cognac is distilled from grapes, the quality of which depends not only on the distillation process but also on the combination of soil, climate, and other conditions to produce grapes. Grapes after picking, squeeze the juice to ferment, and then put it into the distillation pot. Freshly distilled wine is colorless, contains about 70% alcohol, and still has a fruity taste, even the copper smell of the distillation pot. The wine that is poured into oak barrels will gradually change to an amber color and have a gentle grape flavor. Cognac is a French brand of spirits. Recently, our Anthony Group has just launched a separate wine brand called Halico, hopefully, in the coming years, Halico will be available with the famous Jinro brand of Korea." Maria said as she poured wine for each guest.
Ella hears but she doesn't understand. Anyway, she's here tonight as a guest, it's Maria who's hosting the party.
The big-bellied guests surrounded Maria, some praising her, some taking advantage of her to approach her. Maria couldn't stop laughing, she wriggled, her voice raspy.
"You are so talented and beautiful."
"Anthony Group has an employee like you, the more profits will increase. Come on, have a drink with me." A guest brought a glass of wine to Maria's mouth. She did not refuse.
"You're drunk, let me call someone to take you home."
"No, no, I'm just drunk for your beauty."
Ella walked around the table, her eyes searching for a figure. She wants to congratulate you. But, he seems to be busy receiving VIP guests from partner companies to sign contracts. So he still hasn't had a chance to meet Ella.
"You look good in this dress, too."
A sarcastic voice spoke from behind Ella. Maria with a sarcastic smile on her lips. Tonight, she has no interest in arguing with Maria. So she said softly. "We are colleagues, why do you insult me over and over again?"
Maria smirked. "Peers? You think we work in the same company so you think you're my colleague? Never."