Chapter 251
How Could It Be Claire Bennett
Maison Verne's new product launch had already ended, and quite a few people's attention was now completely focused on Queen.
The Pearl reporters also wanted to get a photo of Queen so they could go back and publish an exclusive story.
When Yoyo told them that Naomi Pierce was going to announce information about Queen, the reporters all swarmed toward Naomi Pierce at once.
In no time, Naomi Pierce was surrounded so tightly by reporters that not even water could get through.
Questions rose one after another from all sides.
"Manager Naomi Pierce, your assistant just said that you have information about Queen to announce. Are you going to tell us who Queen is? We've been waiting this whole time!"
"Yeah, hurry up and tell us! Who is Queen?"
"We've been waiting so long our hair's gone white."
A faint smile curled at Naomi Pierce's lips, and she said gently, "Everyone, don't be anxious. I will tell you about Queen. Actually, Queen works at our Maison Verne company."
Everyone was startled and immediately pressed, "Really? Then who exactly is Queen?"
Over in the corner, Maison Verne's designers were also staring eagerly in Naomi Pierce's direction, whispering among themselves in low voices.
"Now I'm suddenly curious too. This Queen is way too mysterious. She never showed herself from beginning to end. I thought she'd come onstage after the runway show ended."
"Manager Pierce said Queen is in our company. Do you think she might have been hiding anonymously among us?"
"That probably isn't possible, right? I really can't tell who it would be."
"If we're talking about someone who might be, then it'd be Claire Bennett. After all, she graduated from St. Royal Academy, which totally matches that Queen."
At that moment, an extremely abrupt, mocking voice rang out.
"How could it possibly be Claire Bennett? I know exactly what kind of trash she is!"
Several people turned to look and saw Willow Lane standing there with her arms crossed, her face full of disdain and unwillingness.
Claire Bennett and Molly Lee just happened to be coming out from backstage, and they hadn't expected to hear Willow Lane say those things. Molly Lee immediately couldn't help snapping back.
"What kind of trash is Director Claire supposed to be? And how great are you, exactly? What gives you the right to talk about Director Claire like that? If we're talking status, hers is higher than yours!"
Willow Lane rolled her eyes. "She only got in by relying on her background. What's there to show off about?"
Once she hooked up with President Sterling, sooner or later she'd end up over Claire Bennett's head!
Claire Bennett didn't take Willow Lane to heart at all. The way Willow Lane couldn't stand her and yet couldn't do anything to her was the funniest thing of all.
Willow Lane still refused to back down. She let out a light snort and said with cool sarcasm, "Claire Bennett, you're actually scared, aren't you? Why keep pretending? Acting all lofty, when really you're just worried Queen will steal your spotlight, so you came running out here to watch with your eyes wide open."
When Claire Bennett heard that, she let out a cold laugh. "Actually, I really am pretty scared."
A smug smile spread across Willow Lane's face. She hadn't expected Claire Bennett to actually admit it.
Unexpectedly, Claire Bennett curled her lips in ridicule and said with a meaningful smile, "I was bitten by a dog when I was little, and I never got a rabies shot. So yes, the way you are really does scare me."
Back when she was at Bennett Group, Willow Lane had always been picking fights with her and snapping at her in every possible way. She hadn't expected that now, after coming to Sterling International, Willow Lane would still be the same, even using Queen to mock her.
Even if a Queen really did show up and push her aside, what benefit could Willow Lane possibly get from it?
"You!" Willow Lane was shaking all over with rage, her face looking awful.
Claire Bennett couldn't be bothered competing with an idiot. She turned to look in Naomi Pierce's direction, wondering who this so-called Queen she was talking about actually was.
At this moment, Maison Verne's designers had also all gathered together, looking at Naomi Pierce and waiting for her answer.
After Naomi Pierce saw Claire Bennett's figure, a smug look flashed through her eyes, and a cold smile tugged slightly at her lips.
With a helpless expression, she said, "All right then, since you all want to know, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Actually, Queen is our Maison Verne director, Claire Bennett! She's right back there!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Naomi Pierce warmly waved to Claire Bennett. "Claire, hurry and come over here to say hello to the reporters. Everyone's been waiting for you."
Everyone turned to look toward Claire Bennett.
In an instant, Claire Bennett became the focus of everyone's attention!
Quite a few people showed shocked expressions. Even Victor Bennett and Ethan Sterling looked over at Naomi Pierce.
Willow Lane in particular widened her eyes in disbelief, clearly utterly stunned.
Claire Bennett was Queen?
No way!