Bright camera lights flashed outside the grand ballroom.
Bright lights blinded Evelyn Ross.
Reporter Smith said to Reporter Gable, “Look over there.
That is Evelyn Ross.”
Reporter Gable said to Reporter Smith, “Her family lost all their money today.”
Reporter Smith shouted to Evelyn Ross, “Is your stepfather bankrupt?”
Reporter Gable shouted to Evelyn Ross, “Are you poor now?”
Evelyn Ross did not answer the reporters.
Evelyn Ross felt her heart beat fast.
Evelyn Ross walked past the reporters and entered the grand ballroom of the Vance Enterprises Gala.
Inside, the room was beautiful.
Evelyn Ross saw giant glass chandeliers.
Evelyn Ross heard loud classical music.
Evelyn Ross smelled expensive food.
Near the food tables, Chef Antoine said to Mrs.
Higgins, “The food must be perfect tonight.”
Mrs.
Higgins said to Chef Antoine, “Yes, the guests are very rich and important.”
Evelyn Ross walked deeper into the room.
Her dress was old and cheap.
Suddenly, her greedy stepfather, Richard Ross, blocked her path.
His daughter, Chloe Ross, stood next to him.
Richard Ross said to Evelyn Ross, “Why are you here?
You disgrace our family.”
Chloe Ross said to Evelyn Ross, “Look at your cheap dress.
You look like a beggar.”
Evelyn Ross’s cheating ex-fiancé, Brad Harrison, walked over to them.
Brad Harrison held a glass of cold champagne.
Brad Harrison said to Evelyn Ross, “I am glad I broke up with you.
You have nothing.”
A crowd of rich people gathered around them.
They wanted to watch the drama.
Madam Dupont said to Lady Veronica, “Evelyn Ross does not belong in this beautiful place.”
Lady Veronica said to Madam Dupont, “She is completely ruined.”
Director Thomas said to Director Zhao, “Her father’s business is dead.”
Director Zhao said to Director Thomas, “We should call security to throw her out.”
Mayor Henderson looked at Evelyn Ross and shook his head with disgust.
Brad Harrison raised his right hand.
Brad Harrison tilted his glass forward.
Brad Harrison poured the cold champagne directly onto Evelyn Ross’s head.
The cold liquid ran down Evelyn Ross’s hair.
The wet alcohol soaked into her cheap dress.
Evelyn Ross felt freezing cold.
Evelyn Ross stood completely straight.
Evelyn Ross did not cry.
Chloe Ross laughed at Evelyn Ross.
Richard Ross laughed at Evelyn Ross.
The whole crowd laughed at Evelyn Ross.
Suddenly, the large golden doors of the ballroom slammed open.
A loud bang echoed through the room.
The laughter stopped instantly.
The room became totally silent.
Damien Vance walked into the ballroom.
He was the most powerful billionaire in the city.
Mark Davis walked on the left side of Damien Vance.
Leo Chang walked on the right side of Damien Vance.
Lawyer Vance Jenkins walked right behind them.
Damien Vance’s rival, Julian Sterling, stepped forward to speak.
Julian Sterling said to Damien Vance, “Welcome to the gala, Mr.
Vance.”
Damien Vance did not look at Julian Sterling.
Damien Vance walked right past Julian Sterling.
Tiffany Vance walked behind her cousin Damien Vance.
Tiffany Vance said to Julian Sterling, “Do not block my cousin’s path.”
Dr.
Arthur Sterling stood near the wall and watched Damien Vance walk with large, powerful steps.
Damien Vance stopped directly in front of Evelyn Ross.
Damien Vance looked at her wet hair.
Damien Vance looked at her ruined dress.
His dark eyes grew angry.
Damien Vance took off his expensive black suit jacket.
Damien Vance placed the warm jacket onto Evelyn Ross’s shivering shoulders.
The crowd gasped loudly.
Damien Vance turned his head toward his personal attorney.
Damien Vance said to Lawyer Vance Jenkins, “Give me the document right now.”
Lawyer Vance Jenkins opened his leather bag.
Lawyer Vance Jenkins handed a black folder and a pen to Damien Vance.
Damien Vance opened the folder.
Damien Vance showed a contract to Evelyn Ross.
Damien Vance said to Evelyn Ross, “I can ruin every person in this room for you.
I can save your life and give you billions of dollars.
But you must sign this contract.
You must sell your soul to me.
You will belong to me completely.”
Evelyn Ross looked at the contract.
Evelyn Ross looked at the shocked faces of her enemies.
Evelyn Ross took the black pen from his hand.
Her fingers trembled over the paper.