"Will do." Lilah disconnected the call.

Shortly after, Ruby dialed another number.

"What's the status?" The voice was unmistakably Evelyn's.

"She said it was a personal design. She might not have documented it.

During our conversation, she didn't mention any proof or taking any legal action," Ruby relayed.

Evelyn sounded pleased. "Well done. We've already hit fifteen thousand in sales. I'll grant you a ten percent commission."

“Thank you."

As Ruby was about to end the call, Evelyn interjected, "By the way, aren't you two supposed to be friends?"

A shadow passed over Ruby's eyes.

Friendship? How could someone of Lilah's status genuinely befriend someone from the lower echelons of society?

With an icy tone, Ruby responded, “In this world, there are no true friends, only vested interests."

Evelyn smirked, her voice dripping with cynicism. "I'm glad you're aware."

Following their conversation, Ruby retreated to a soothing bath, the water's warmth enveloping her. Yet her solace was short-lived as Bill, her agent, soon called with troubling news.

The media outlet that had interviewed her was slapped with a month's suspension. A grim realization dawned on Ruby. This was undoubtedly Gerard's doing.

"Ruby, perhaps it's time to let this go. Taking on Gerard is a losing battle," Bill implored.

"Never!" Ruby's resolve was unwavering. She yearned to be Eleywood's preeminent figure, a spot she believed was rightfully hers.

She wondered if she should resort to her trump card. She hesitated, knowing it could further estrange her from Gerard. But desperate times called for desperate measures.

At Aurora Jewelers, after concluding her conversation with Ruby, Lilah wasted no time dialing Evelyn, making a fervent request to withdraw their products from circulation.

“Why should we pull our products, Lilah? Are you perhaps envious of the remarkable sales?" Evelyn countered with an undertone of smugness tainting her words.

The Snowflake Necklace had swiftly turned into a sensation, selling at a pace that exceeded all expectations.

Evelyn possessed an inkling that it would claim the title of this year's most coveted item, promising substantial profits for Xavier Jewelers.

Lilah's voice turned frigid as she responded, “Evelyn, let's drop the sarcasm. That design is mine. Jealousy is the last thing on my mind.

This is a warning! If you don't act promptly, you'll rue this decision later."

"In that case, I'll bide my time."