All Chapters of Fake Socialite? Joke's on My Blind Date: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

If Grandpa hadn't kept urging me, saying that Hugo Crawford was really reliable, I wouldn't have bothered going on a blind date at all.After all, I simply had no time to spare, for I had a company to run and the occasional get-together with the well-connected heirs in my social circle to attend.But I never expected that just after I sat down and exchanged a few words with Hugo, a woman would suddenly rush over."A fake socialite like you thinks you can deceive Hugo? Just how shameless can you be?"I was stunned. "What do you mean, fake socialite?"I looked over my outfit from head to toe—Chanel clothes, a Patek Philippe watch, and a Hermès bag.I had put great care into dressing for this blind date. Everything was custom-ordered at high prices directly from the brand headquarters, so how could any of it be fake?I was just about to explain, but the woman became even more aggressive."What are you looking at? You think you're all that just because you're covered from head to t

Marlene raised an eyebrow smugly."Jillian, I've already told you that until the two thousand dollars is in my account, you're not going anywhere."I looked at her coldly. "This is unlawful detention—it's a crime. I suggest you think about the consequences before you act."Marlene burst into exaggerated laughter, doubling over as she turned to Hugo."Hugo, did you hear that? She told me to think about the consequences. Oh, I'm so scared."Only when she'd had her fill of laughing did she turn back to face me."Jillian, what makes a swindling fake socialite like you think you can act so high and mighty in front of me?" she asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'm doing the world a favor by making sure you don't go out and prey on other men."I had completely lost my patience."I'll say this one last time—I am not some fake socialite. I bought all of these genuine designer items with my own money. I am the heiress of the Vega family in Richstead, and I strongly advise you to l

Andres Moore, the CEO of Heliosium, was a legend—the symbol of an era—not just in Richstead, but across the entire country.A man of his stature usually only appeared at financial summits or in the news. Yet here he was, standing in an ordinary restaurant, addressing me with the utmost deference.Marlene recognized Andres and instinctively stepped forward with an eager smile to greet him."Mr. Moore, what brings you here? Have you come to dine at my restaurant? I'll arrange the finest private room for you right away."However, Andres didn't spare her so much as a glance.Marlene looked eagerly toward Hugo, who stepped up to say, "Hello, Mr. Moore. I'm Hugo Crawford. My father, Se—"Andres gave him nothing more than a faint glance and a brief nod before turning his attention back to me, his expression filled with concern."Ms. Vega, I set off the moment Mr. Vega Senior's call came through, but I was still too late.""It's fine. This isn't your fault," I said.Andres opened the

"Stop." I looked at Hugo and suddenly smiled. "Mr. Crawford, I find you quite interesting. From the very beginning, you've been pleading on Marlene's behalf, saying she did it all for you."Since you care so much about her and you're so full of chivalry…" I paused and smirked faintly. "Then I can't be unreasonable either. You're welcome to pay the 810 thousand dollars in her place—not a cent less. Once the full amount is paid, I'll let Marlene off the hook."At this, Hugo furrowed his brows, looking deeply torn.The Crawford family might be touted as a scholarly household with considerable prestige in Richstead's academic circles, and yes, they owned plenty of valuable antique texts and artworks.But those were the foundation of their name and their social standing—not assets that could be liquidated into cash. In other words, expecting Hugo to come up with over 800 thousand dollars in liquid funds all at once was worse than asking for his life.I arched my brow. "What's the matte

The onlookers were all dumbstruck, and none more so than Marlene.She rushed over and grabbed Leroy's arm forcefully."Dad, what are you doing? Why are you apologizing to her? Why are you hitting yourself?" she asked, utterly incredulous.Judging by her reaction, it was clear she'd always seen Leroy as the king of this entire territory. She'd never seen him grovel like this before."Since when has our family been scared of anyone? So Jillian's got some money—what's the big deal? Have you forgotten what you told me? In Richstead, money means nothing! Those billionaires still have to grovel at our feet and beg us for mercy!"Oh? It seemed I had just overheard something rather revealing.Hugo, who had remained silent all this while, now looked even more ashen than Leroy.Leroy looked as though he might pass out on the spot."Shut your mouth!" He whipped around and slapped Marlene hard across the face.The blow sent her staggering, and she fell straight to the ground. Blood began