Chapter 759: An Unsolvable Problem

Chapter 759: Chapter 759: An Unsolvable Problem

Claire was dead set against it, racking her brain for an excuse. "But I don’t know Mrs. Hartwell well, and I wouldn’t have anything to talk to her about..."

Mrs. Quincy encouraged her, "The banquets Mrs. Hartwell hosts are different from ordinary ones. She acts as a go-between, mediating disputes between the major corporations behind the scenes, especially problems the men can’t resolve. Now that you’re Adrian’s wife, it’s your turn to take the reins."

Claire didn’t quite understand. "Problems the men can’t resolve?"

Mrs. Quincy asked in return, "Can men solve women’s problems?"

"Well, that depends on the problem."

"If Mrs. Linden and I were to argue, could Adrian step in and help us resolve it?"

"No..."

"So that’s the purpose of Mrs. Hartwell’s banquets. While the men are out working hard, the women are busy scheming and infighting. That can easily lead to trouble. Every year, Mrs. Hartwell hosts this event to smooth over conflicts between the great families, and even broker partnerships and arrange marriages."

At her last words, Claire raised an eyebrow. "If Mrs. Hartwell invites you, won’t there be a lot of women who want to marry Adrian falling all over themselves to please you?"

Mrs. Quincy smiled and nodded. "That’s right. There most certainly will be."

Claire narrowed her eyes. "Mom, you’re sending me on purpose, aren’t you?"

’This whole "resolving conflicts between the great families" thing... what a load of crap. Mom definitely just wants me to go and chase away all those women trying to get close to Adrian.’

Mrs. Quincy laughed. "I’m too old for all that drama. You go. I’ll stay home and watch the baby for you. And please, don’t feel any pressure."

Claire: "..."

’It’s not like there’s any pressure. I just don’t want to go.’

’Sigh, whatever. Anything related to Adrian is my business. I’m a grown woman; I can’t keep having his parents protect me. I’m a mother now, too. I have to shoulder my responsibilities.’

"Okay, I’ll go. You should get some rest, Mom."

"Mm, you get some rest, too."

Claire went into the study and took out the folders she had brought back from the TV station. She picked one and opened it.

Sister Sophia had asked her to develop a show concept on her own. ’I need to really think this through.’

’I don’t want to do a purely entertainment-focused show. So many streaming sites are already pushing online variety shows that are just entertainment with a thin veneer of charity. There’s no point in me making another one.’

’What if...’

’I use Adrian’s influence to do some real good?’

’Great idea!’

A bold idea took shape in her mind. Of course, she couldn’t reveal her relationship with Adrian yet, so for the first few episodes, she would have to rely on her own efforts to get celebrity guests on board.

’As for the show’s final format, I’ll have to give that some serious thought.’

’Alright then, I’ll start writing now. I’ve still got a month, which is plenty of time to revise and refine it. I absolutely cannot let Sister Sophia down.’

The next day, Claire arrived at the news and editing department of the TV station with dark circles under her eyes.

She had just sat down when she heard Lynn Dawson’s catty voice. "Well, look who it is. Our resident Hype Queen has arrived. Getting on the trending list over a single water bottle... quite the power move."

Claire feigned ignorance. "What trending list? I haven’t been on social media in ages."

Lynn Dawson sneered, "Cut the act. No one’s going to blame you for admitting you want to be famous."

Claire gave a faint smile. "So by your logic, since you *are* saying something, does that make you a nobody?"

"You!" Lynn Dawson was furious.

Not giving her a chance to retort, Claire asked, "Lynn, have I done something to offend you?"