Chapter 72: Chapter 72

Because Paige brought them in, she had already shown them her capabilities.

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Furthermore, Paige isn’t merely a rigid researcher; she actually learned quite a few business tactics from Jared through exposure and observation.

Her father is Jared Sullivan, which can dispel all rumors without any effort. Those people will end up slapping themselves in the face.

And now, by not explaining herself, she can justifiably create momentum for Penson. What’s the harm in enduring a little grievance?

Moreover, these so-called online attacks can’t really hurt her.

However, while Paige doesn’t care, Julian Hawthorne and Jared Sullivan would undoubtedly care.

Their intervention resulted in Melody Mercer being completely blacklisted, unable to even walk the black-and-red line.

Any topics related to her were snuffed out, completely unable to be uploaded to the internet. Without attention, how could she gain black-and-red fame?

When Melody found out about all this, she broke out in a cold sweat, feeling even more resentful towards Paige.

Could that Paige really have such great skills that she could have so many men wrapped around her little finger?

When Skylar Hughes saw Melody being completely blacklisted, she too broke out in a cold sweat.

She thought she had done everything covertly, and that this matter wouldn’t implicate her. Little did she know that whether it was Jared Sullivan or Julian Hawthorne, they simply didn’t have the time to deal with her just yet.

Moreover, dealing with such a small fry like her would be a downgrade for them.

In the end, Skylar really had no way to deal with Paige.

However, when Austin Xavier’s mother, Mrs. Xavier, saw the gossip about Paige and Austin on her phone, she flew into a rage.

People outside always said Austin was a playboy, but Mrs. Xavier knew her son wasn’t that kind of person.

But now, it seemed Austin had an unusual interest in this female celebrity; otherwise, why would he be smiling so brightly at her in the photo?

Mrs. Xavier suddenly remembered that a few days ago, Austin even asked her to borrow money, and it was millions, without saying what it was for.

Now thinking back, it surely was for this Paige; otherwise, how could Paige’s company have started?

Her son was being serious about this!

Mrs. Xavier, a woman who valued her son’s career, would never allow these showbiz female celebrities to enchant her son and would absolutely not let such a person marry into the Xavier family.

So, Mrs. Xavier decided to meet Paige quietly, intending to crush Paige’s dreams of marrying into a wealthy family right in the cradle.

When Mrs. Xavier went to find Paige, Paige had just come out of the supermarket.

Paige had very fair skin and wore minimal makeup. Her eyes were dark and bright, with slightly upturned corners, looking somewhat like a seductive vixen.

Mrs. Xavier sneered internally; no wonder she could have so many men wrapped around her little finger.

She instructed the bodyguard to bring Paige over.

The bodyguard approached Paige and blocked her way.

"Miss Sterling, our madam would like to meet you. Please come with us."

The bodyguard thought Paige might be a bit scared, but instead, Paige was calm and composed, asking, "Who is your madam?"

"You’ll find out when you get there."

Not even saying who it was, Paige categorically dismissed them as sneaky, having no desire to meet.

"Miss Sterling, please cooperate with us, or I’ll have to..."

But before he could finish his sentence, he was suddenly knocked down by Paige.

The bodyguard was bewildered as he got up from the ground, unable to believe that such a seemingly delicate woman could be so formidable.

He hurried to the car to report to Mrs. Xavier.

Mrs. Xavier had no choice but to get out of the car and approach Paige.

She couldn’t believe Paige would dare hit her too.

"Miss Sterling, I’m Austin Xavier’s mother. I came today to discuss my son with you, so there’s no need to be nervous."

So it was Austin’s mother.

Paige had seen her a few times as a child and knew she was quite a formidable character. Just from seeing how Mr. Xavier had numerous affairs yet no illegitimate children, and even those mistresses wouldn’t dare to come to her place, she knew.

Paige had once seen firsthand how a clueless mistress, pregnant, came to the Xavier Family. Mrs. Xavier, without mercy, made her miscarry on the spot, and Mr. Xavier acted like a mute turtle, not saying a word throughout.

With such a formidable character, it’s no wonder she raised a son like Austin, who surpassed her in excellence.

Out of politeness, Paige nodded and went into the café with Mrs. Xavier.

Mrs. Xavier wasn’t interested in beating around the bush with Paige; wasn’t this kind of female celebrity here just for money?

So right when Paige sat down, she directly slammed a check on the table and said coldly, "Stay away from my son; you can fill in any amount."

This scene was damnably like one in those clichéd domineering CEO dramas.

Apparently, Mrs. Xavier really didn’t recognize her.

Paige politely said, "Aunt Xavier, you’re doing this..."

Mrs. Xavier immediately interrupted Paige, widening the gap in their status, making it clear, "Is Aunt Xavier something you can call me? We’re not familiar. Please call me Mrs. Xavier."

Paige had no choice but to say, "Mrs. Xavier, this doesn’t seem quite right."

Mrs. Xavier sneered again, "I have to admit, you indeed have skills, you’ve enchanted my son. So I’m giving you a check to fill in any amount, but don’t think for a moment that I’m scared of you. Let me tell you, getting rid of a small celebrity like you is as easy as stepping on an ant for me. While I’m still willing to talk to you nicely, take the check and leave. Don’t push your luck, understand?"

Paige found it a bit absurd and had no desire to clarify her identity with Mrs. Xavier.

Mrs. Xavier indeed had been in a high position for too long, used to wielding life-and-death power, thinking she could squash anyone in the world.

Paige really disliked this feeling.

Jared always hoped she could marry Austin, but even Jared had his reservations, precisely because Austin’s mother was truly no ordinary person.

"Mrs. Xavier, do you really think money can buy everything?"

Mrs. Xavier replied matter-of-factly, "Isn’t it obvious? If money wasn’t so attractive, would you cling to my son? Would you even go after old men the same age as your father?"

Speaking of which, that Jared really was something. Used to appear decent, living a clean life, not fooling around outside, everyone envied Yvette.

Yet as he aged, now he starts looking for young female celebrities outside.

Your son will marry Jared’s daughter in the future, yet now he’s mingling with Jared’s external woman. How would that even sound?

So she had to handle this matter before Jared found out, making sure Paige wouldn’t affect her son’s reputation.

Paige said, "Mrs. Xavier, I didn’t expect you to be so self-aware, knowing that your son’s charm doesn’t compare to money?"

Mrs. Xavier was momentarily speechless, and Paige continued, "So Mrs. Xavier, you really misunderstood. Your son’s charm doesn’t attract me. How could I cling to him for his money, especially when he hasn’t yet inherited the Xavier family wealth, so his money isn’t that much?"

Mrs. Xavier, "...", wasn’t keeping up with Paige’s line of thinking.

Paige added, "Actually, the reason I approached him was for someone else."

Mrs. Xavier’s face darkened further, almost ready to pour coffee all over Paige.

This woman was truly shameless, actually using her son as a stepping stone?