Chapter 29 The Rivalry Nancy was stunned . She quickly called for the manager , who appeared moments later . " Oh , my apologies ! I forgot to mention . Unfortunately , we won't be able to serve you tonight . The entire venue has been booked out , " the manager revealed . " Mr. Miller , I made this reservation with you a long time ago , " Nancy said , her voice growing cold . " Ms. Moore , you have to understand that I'm just an employee , " Lawrence Miller , the manager , replied helplessly . Then , his face lit up when he spotted Winter . " Ms. Seabourne , you're here . " " Yes , " Winter answered , casting an indifferent glance at Nancy and her group . In a languid drawl , she added , " Make sure my people have a good time tonight . I don't want any riff - raff coming " Of course , Ms. Seabourne . Everything's ready , " Lawrence said obsequiously . A sharp glint flickered in Nancy's eye . It was obvious Lawrence and Winter had been in on it together , and he'd intentionally kept her in the dark . Rebecca gave them a smug , disdainful look . " I'm so glad I left Duran Corporation when I did . Otherwise , I'd be out here in the cold with you . " in . " Π Hannah questioned , " Mr. Miller , what is this ? You agreed to the reservation , and now you're backing out ? Don't you care about your reputation ? " " I've just been so tied up with Ms. Seabourne's preparations that it slipped my mind , " Lawrence said , his voice dripping with helplessness and his expression full of indifference . Raine spoke softly . " Nancy , he's just an employee . You don't need to be so hard on him. " ww Rebecca raised her voice . " If you were really from a family like the Seabournes , why wouldn't the manager serve you ? Maybe you should start looking for the problem in yourself ! " " Exactly ! " several others who had left Duran Corporation echoed . The Duran Corporation staff bristled , furious at their shamelessness . The newly promoted assistant manager , Clara Whitmore , turned to Nancy . " Ms. Moore , let's go . We don't need to waste our time on a place that doesn't value its own reputation , " " That's right ! We don't need it ! " Everyone agreed in unison , their voices united in solidarity . Nancy felt a twinge of emotion . She lowered her gaze and pulled out her phone . Rebecca scoffed . " You only say that because you can't get in . How pathetic . Yeah , you should just leave and take your team to some random street - side joint for your team building . You're not even on our level , so why waste your money here ? " " Rebecca , that's enough . Don't waste your breath on them . Let's go , " Raine said calmly . " Fine . I've been looking forward to this for ages ! " Rebecca laughed , following her inside . Lawrence was cheerfully greeting them when his phone rang . After he ended the call , his expression changed in an instant . He walked up to Nancy . " Ms Moore , my apologies . I made a mistake . You should all come in as well . This way , please . " Winter's face darkened immediately . " What the hell is this ? I booked the entire place for today ! " " I'm sorry , Ms. Seabourne , that we don't allow private bookings , " Lawrence replied with a strained smile . " Are you fucking trying to get yourself fired ? " Winter snapped . Lawrence leaned in and murmured something in her ear . Winter's expression shifted , and she east Nancy a venomous glare before storming off . Raine , still clueless about what had just happened , felt her cheeks burning with shame as she watched Nancy and her team stride in How did they even get in ? By what right ? As the employees of Durau Corporation entered , Clara sligt Rebecca a mocking look . " You're the first person I've ever seen haup ship to the enemy and still have the nerve to act smug After this , I doubt any company will want to hire you , " Clara said Rebecca let out a sharp scuff . " I'm doing perfectly fine at Blossor Corporation What on earth should I be afraid of ? You're just jealous . " " Jealous of you ? Please ! " Clate sheeted , her tone full of disdain Rebecca sexthed Watching Clars walk away , she raised her voice . " Your performance is nowtante neer cuts , yet you still have the energy to go out and play . Incredible ! If I were you , I'd be to embarassed to even show my face outside the odig ! "