The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 816

Fortunately, printing the guest list directly onto the invitations prevented any ticket-scalping fiascos.

Sophia and Tabitha James couldn't hide their disappointment.

Their hopes of exploiting a loophole were officially dashed.

Concerned that others might try to sell their lucky draw slots, Claire tracked down Jenny to insist the perks remain strictly non-transferable.

Until Claire pointed it out, Jenny hadn't even considered the possibility.

In her mind, an invitation to a SUNNY event was already a highly coveted prize.

Even if the brand was still gaining traction in Solenia, it was already a massive sensation overseas.

The brand's founder and chief designer, Sunny, had racked up several prestigious international design awards.

She was wildly popular among foreign socialites and the global elite.

The designer's youth and enigmatic persona only fueled the frenzy for a custom Sunny creation.

Everyone attending this gala was either a genuine fan of the brand or a business mogul looking for a lucrative partnership.

Who in their right mind would sell a lucky guest slot?

Were they completely out of their minds?

Yet, Claire had just stumbled upon exactly those kinds of people.

If anything, it proved just how fiercely sought-after Sunny's designs really were.

Jenny made a mental note to tighten security during the upcoming raffle.

As Claire and Jenny chatted, a lot of eyes were drawn their way.

Claire looked incredibly young. She wasn't a known socialite, nor was she a famous celebrity, leaving the crowd whispering in confusion.

"Who is that girl talking to Jenny? I've never seen her before."

"She's gorgeous. Do you think she's SUNNY's new brand ambassador?"

"If she's a celebrity, she's definitely flown under the radar."

The international guests were even more perplexed.

Attending the SUNNY gala was just a perk of Julia's trip to Solenia; her real reason for being here was school.

She had enrolled at The Cabinda University simply because Elvis was there.

There was another motive, too. Nolan had heard Claire speak of Solenia's medical miracles and wanted to try his luck.

If they could finally cure Julia's failing heart, it would be a dream come true.

"In your dreams. I'm not giving you anything," the girl sneered. It was Whitney, an exchange student who had traveled with them.

Whitney's family wealth rivaled the Ford family, so she wasn't the least bit intimidated by Julia.

In fact, the two had spent their entire lives trying to one-up each other.

From the clothes they wore and the jewelry they flaunted to the boyfriends they paraded around.

Because of her health, Julia had barely dated, while Whitney burned through boyfriends like it was a competitive sport.

Both had scored invitations to the SUNNY gala, each determined to use the event to crush the other.