While she was quite confident in her beauty, capable of captivating myriad boys and girls, she knew very well that this is a capitalist world. Without some money in hand, without a powerful backer and connections, even a great beauty would be suppressed.
She wasn't competitive by nature, yet she hadn't met anyone who she'd be willing to settle for second place for.
If she was going to participate, she'd aim to be the best.
Arnold Simmons asked, "Has the program team gotten in touch with you?"
He had pulled strings for people only twice in his life; once for his little lady's lover "brother", and the other for the little lady herself.
Looking back, it seems somewhat chivalrous.
It wasn't exactly regret.
The little lady was highly skilled, able to stir up his desires without even trying. Even though he was reluctant to admit it, he knew he was hooked.
Although he wasn't smitten, he found it impossible to resist.
He simply couldn't resist.
