On the following day, Simone and the rest of the group left their hotel to retrieve the jade from the public auction. The security personnel on duty reported an unusual event from the previous night. They had been disturbed by peculiar noises and had taken turns investigating, but found nothing out of the ordinary. Upon their return, they discovered signs of someone having snooped around the safe where the jade was stored. The talismans attached to the box had mysteriously ignited one by one, which had alarmed them. However, once the talismans had burned out, everything returned to normal. Upon hearing this, Tommy breathed a sigh of relief. With a lingering sense of fear, he turned to Simone and said, "It's fortunate that you had the foresight to attach talismans to the safe. Otherwise, we wouldn't know if our jade would still be intact." He speculated that a geomancy master, possibly hired by Jane, might have been attempting to sabotage them. Simone responded with a smile, "Better safe than sorry. I'll draw a few more talismans and attach them. We should arrange for their shipment to the airport soon." She had a hunch that the person manipulating Jane might not easily give up such a large quantity of jade. They would likely attempt to steal it. As expected, she was proven right. However, the more such incidents occurred, the more it highlighted the importance of Fordson Jewelry, Jane, and the jade to the puppet master behind them. By severing this connection completely, it would also inflict substantial damage on that person. Tommy now had immense trust in Simone. "Yes. Draw a few more and attach them." The Reich Group was relying on this batch of jade to outmaneuver Fordson Jewelry and devise a new strategy. They couldn't afford any mistakes. After Simone had drawn the talismans and attached them, they collected the jade and headed to the airport. Upon their arrival at Cebros Airport and retrieval of the checked-in safe, they discovered that the talismans on the box bore signs of having been burned again. Tommy was even more grateful that Simone had accompanied them this time. Otherwise, the jade might have ended up in Jane's possession again. In gratitude, he offered to escort Simone back, but Zac volunteered to do so instead. He had deliberately parked his car in the parking lot when he went to pick up Simone so that he could drive her home. Tommy was aware of Zac's intentions but chose not to reveal them. Instead, he offered a supportive smile. Before parting ways, Felix turned to Simone and asked, "Master Gray, you didn't request monetary compensation when we were at the public auction. Would you prefer to be paid, or would you like to receive entertainment resources in exchange?" Simone replied, "Let's opt for the entertainment resources." She had brought sufficient money to purchase her raw stones, so she hadn't asked Tommy and Felix for monetary compensation. Felix nodded with a smile. "No problem. I'll have someone compile a resource list specifically tailored to the artists in your studio when I return." Tommy also had an idea. "The contract for our company's jewelry ambassador is due to expire next month. We're planning to launch a new series, but the previous ambassador's appearance and vibe don't align with our upcoming concept, so we're looking to hire a new ambassador. We don't intend to collaborate with the previous ambassador either." The previous artist's endorsement had been mediocre, and recent scandalous rumors had tarnished their reputation. Despite this, they still demanded a pay raise and attempted to negotiate for leverage. Consequently, it provided their company with a convenient excuse to terminate the contract and seek a replacement. The company had already informed the other party as well. He turned to Simone and extended an invitation. "I believe you would be an ideal fit, so I would like to invite you to be our ambassador. I hope you will consider it." In addition to wanting to extend an olive branch and maintain good relations with Simone, Tommy realized that her image and vibe would complement the high-end jadeite jewelry collection they were about to launch. Furthermore, her overnight fame from a live variety show had caused her popularity to skyrocket. He was confident that the other high-ranking executives in the company would not oppose his decision. Naturally, Simone didn't decline his offer. Reich Group's jadeite collection had always catered to the high-end luxury market. The celebrities who endorsed their products were either A-listers or extremely popular stars. Being an ambassador would elevate her to the A-list. Even actors and actresses were vying for this opportunity, making it a highly coveted position within the industry. Becoming an A-list jewelry ambassador now would significantly boost her standing in the entertainment industry. After agreeing to discuss the details later, Zac drove Simone home. Shortly after arriving home, she received a call from Mr. Wills. "Miss Gray, you and Mr. Turner were photographed together at the airport, and the photos have been posted online. Netizens have started speculating about a romantic relationship between you two and suggesting that you went on a trip together. I predict that rumors about your alleged relationship will soon trend on social media. Would you like me to intervene or manage the situation?" When they left the airport, Simone and Zac were wearing masks and hats, but many people still recognized them and took their photos. She hadn't anticipated that rumors about her relationship with Zac would spread because of this. The person who leaked the news had evidently cropped out Felix and his group, who were standing next to them, from the picture. This was a typical tactic employed by paparazzi for publicity. She wasn't particularly bothered by it, but she was concerned about its potential impact on Zac. After considering for a moment, she replied, "I'll consult with Zac and have his team handle it." "That's a viable option, too. Such news would be more of a concern for Mr. Turner." Simone then called Zac. By this time, Zac had already been informed about the online rumors by his manager. Not only was he unfazed, but he was also quite pleased. "I don't mind at all. After all, they're just baseless rumors. Do you mind? If you do, I can have someone address it and clarify the situation." Simone responded nonchalantly, "I don't mind either. My main concern is how it might affect you." Zac laughed and replied, "It doesn't affect me at all. In fact, it helps us attract more attention and increase our popularity. If we rush to clarify, they might even accuse us of being guilty." He then cautiously asked, "Shall we just ignore it, then?" Simone replied, "Sure. Let's just ignore it." Zac seized the opportunity to ask, "Simone, you did a great favor for my brother previously, so he wants to invite you to dinner in a few days. Would that be acceptable to you?" Simone smiled and replied, "Sure." The two of them continued their conversation before ending the call.Meanwhile, at the bar, Harold, Titus, and Leon were seated at a table, enjoying their drinks. Harold noticed a trending topic and exclaimed, "Leon, someone beat you to the punch." Leon looked at him with confusion and asked, "What do you mean?" Harold handed him his phone and said, "Take a look. There are rumors circulating about Simone and the youngest son of the Turner Family being in a relationship." Leon took the phone and read the news, his expression turning grave. "What nonsense are they spouting? It's clearly just gossip fabricated by paparazzi for attention." Titus also leaned over to read the article. "It might not necessarily be made up. Look. They're both wearing matching masks, and their hats look like couple hats in different colors. After they disembarked from the plane, Simone even got into Zac's car. He dropped her off at her house before leaving. They do seem like a couple to me." Leon felt a pang of jealousy and shot him a cold stare. "You're just a single playboy. What do you know about what dating looks like?" Titus was left speechless. "Are you just jealous? How could you accuse me of that?" Then, he patted Leon sympathetically and remarked, "I advise you to brace yourself, Leon." Leon swatted his hand away and snapped, "Get lost and stop spouting nonsense." He then turned to Titus and asked, "Anyway, can you do me a favor?"