Chapter 240
Need to Make Two Preparations
When Ethan Sterling saw that she was about to get angry, he hurried over to placate her. "I was just asking. Why are you reacting so strongly? I know the new product launch is about to start, and you've been busy with work. You've worked hard! Are you hungry? Want me to go get you a late-night snack?"
Only then did Naomi Pierce's expression ease a little.
She nodded and said, "Mm, then go ahead."
"Then go take a shower first and relax. I'll be back in a bit."
After Ethan Sterling said that, he got up and left the room.
The moment the door shut, Naomi Pierce's face instantly darkened.
Irritation showed in her eyes. It was all because of her status as the Bennett family's heiress that Ethan Sterling was willing to coax her now. If he found out she wasn't the Bennett family's heiress...
Naomi Pierce immediately picked up her phone and walked to the balcony. After making sure it was safe all around, she placed the call. "Hello, how's the thing I asked you to arrange going?"
On the other end was Naomi Pierce's assistant, Yoyo.
After hearing Naomi Pierce's question, she quickly said, "It's all arranged. I've already contacted Mr. Mike, who bought a ring from Queen, and he agreed to come the day after tomorrow."
Naomi Pierce visibly let out a sigh of relief. "You did very well."
Yoyo continued, "Also, everything's been arranged on Willow Lane's side too. When the time comes, she'll cooperate with all of your instructions."
After hanging up, she finally curled her lips into a cold smile.
With Mr. Mike exposing Claire Bennett for impersonating Queen, Claire Bennett would become the center of everyone's attention then, and she wouldn't have to worry about her own situation being noticed.
On top of that, with Willow Lane's side of things, the launch event the day after tomorrow would absolutely be foolproof!
But just in case, she still had to make two preparations.
After thinking it over, Naomi Pierce cautiously dialed another number.
The call was picked up very quickly, and a man's voice came from the other end. "Miss, you're calling at this hour. Is something the matter?"
Naomi Pierce said softly, "Butler Ward, I wanted to confirm something. For Maison Verne's new product launch the day after tomorrow, Mr. Bennett is definitely attending, right?"
"Of course he'll be attending. Mr. Bennett attaches great importance to your invitation."
"Okay, I understand."
...
After hanging up, Naomi Pierce's heart sank to the bottom.
Victor Bennett was still coming. He couldn't appear at the venue, or she wouldn't be able to keep her status as the Bennett family's heiress. But what could she do to keep him from showing up?
After a burst of agitation, Naomi Pierce gritted her teeth and made a decision.
She pulled up a long-buried number in her phone. After hesitating for a few seconds, she dialed it.
The call was answered almost immediately, and a middle-aged woman's voice came through. "Naomi? Why are you calling Mom this late? What's wrong?"
Naomi Pierce said anxiously, "Mom, the thing about me pretending to be the Bennett family's eldest daughter might not stay hidden much longer. For the new product launch the day after tomorrow, I don't want Victor Bennett to come. Help me think of a way."
"Sigh! If Mr. Bennett wants to go, what can I possibly do about it?"
"Mom, if you don't help me, then I'll have nothing left. If Ethan finds out then, he'll definitely be furious. Please help me. I don't want to be a maid like you. I want to be Mrs. Sterling!"
"Fine. I'll do my best to think of something for you."
Only after Naomi Pierce got that assurance did she hang up.
Hopefully everything would go smoothly. It would be best if Victor Bennett couldn't come. If he insisted on coming, then Claire Bennett could only serve as her smokescreen!