Chapter 717
Meanwhile, Solflare Entertainment’s short-video platform was rapidly gaining
traction nationwide, powered by its rich content, smart recommendation algorithms, and ultimate user experience.
In Mira’s past life, a similar revolutionary app hadn’t appeared until six years later, and it became an instant global sensation upon release.
By condensing attention into short clips, it captured users effortlessly.
Within a few years, its user base exploded, making it an industry leader with a worldwide reach.
It perfectly matched the fast-paced modern lifestyle, allowing people to grab a quick dose of entertainment during fragmented moments like commutes or waiting in line.
Its success relied heavily on powerful data analytics that accurately predicted user preferences, dramatically increasing retention.
The content was also incredibly diverse and user-friendly.
The interactive social features liking, commenting, sharing, and trending challenges—built a tight-knit, highly engaged community.
The presence of celebrities and influencers further drove massive traffic, as their exclusive content kept fans hooked and significantly boosted daily activity metrics p>
Solflare Group had integrated all the best features of that future platform into their current release. Mira knew it wouldn’t take long to reach those same dizzying heights.
Currently, the app was in its promotional phase, throwing millions of dollars into user and creator incentives.
Today, Mira planned to leverage the art clubs to push the app across the Aethelgard University campus.
That evening, Mira called Eleanor, and Mrs. Higgins answered the phone.
“How’s Eleanor holding up p>
“She’s doing perfectly fine. She’s in the living room right now. Hold on, I’ll hand her the phone p>
“Mira, I’m alright,” Eleanor’s voice came through. “Don’t worry about me. I know you’re busy p>
“Who else is home p>
“They’re all here, but everyone’s in their own rooms. You can speak freely.
Miles is back. Do you want to come over and see him p>
Mira had heard of Miles, Seraphina’s brother, who had been studying for his master’s abroad.
“I’ll pass. I just missed you and wanted to hear your voice p>
Given Gwen and Seraphina’s constant scheming, Mira held zero expectations for the rest of the Quinn family.
She only called to make sure Eleanor wasn’t getting worked up and compromising her health over their petty drama.
“Ah, it’s fine if you don’t want to see them.
And don’t stress over me. I’ve weathered enough storms in my life; I’m not going to have a breakdown over a minor squabble p>
Hearing her steady tone, Mira felt a wave of relief.
If Eleanor offered her opinions, it was out of care. But this time, they hadn’t even
bothered to consult her, blatantly disrespecting her position.
“Are you still going to Seraphina’s engagement party p>
“I have to. I am her grandmother, how could I not p>
If she didn’t show up, it would publicly broadcast the Quinn family’s internal fracture and brand Sebastian as an ungrateful son.
Eleanor always prioritized the bigger picture.
“When your grandfather passed, Sebastian and the others were still young. We had some assets, but our rivals were circling like sharks, leaving us with internal strife and external threats.
The business world is ruthless. If I hadn’t held the line, we would have been swallowed whole by the competition.
Now they’re grown, and I’ve handed over the reins. Whether they sink or swim is their problem.
But what belongs to me goes to whomever I choose, and they have no say in it.
Give me a few days to sort things out, and then I’ll come stay with you p>
“You know I don’t need anything, Eleanor.
Just bring yourself. I don’t care about their money p>
“I know you don’t need it, but it’s my property, and I’ll give it to whoever I want. They can’t stop me p>
“There’s something else you should know.
I will be at the engagement party, but I’ll be going with Owen. Old Mr. Lance
personally invited him p>
“You two always have a plan. I trust you p>
On Saturday, Owen, who usually prioritized work above all else, took Mira out early
for a dress fitting.
“Shouldn’t we finish our projects first and go this afternoon p>
“Better early than late. If it needs alterations, they’ll need time p>
Det
As they pulled up to the luxury fashion district and stepped out the car, they spotted Lawrence and Seraphina walking into a boutique, followed closely by Luna Content.
“Don’t tell me they’re here for fittings too p>
Mira murmured.
“Looks like it p>
“What are the odds? We aren’t going to the same store, are we p>
The gleaming sign above the boutique read Celine Luxe, an international high-end brand.
A single gown there could easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
While Seraphina was the type to plot quietly rather than scream, Luna was fiercely competitive and absolutely loved to cause a scene.
The moment the question left her
lips, Mira could already picture the sliche drama of them fighting over a dress and trading insults.
“No, we’re going to House of Laurent p>
“House of Laurent is a top-ten global couture house. You can’t just buy your way in.
I heard that due to their rare fabrics and unique designs, the demand completely crushes the supply.
You have to get on a waitlist six months in advance to book a dress there.
How did you pull this off p>
“I have my ways p>
“Stop acting mysterious and tell me p>
Mira crossed her arms, tilting her chin up.
“I’m treating you to a custom gown, and you’re interrogating me. Is that polite p>
“Aren’t you my boyfriend? You’re the one who told me to drop the formalities with you p>
Owen chuckled, realizing his own words had spectacularly backfired.
From now on, it was going to be nearly impossible to pull rank on her.
“I hold the Mavaria franchise rights for House of Laurent p>
“Oh? So I can just order whatever I want from now on, and put it on your tab p>
“Absolutely. They’re notoriously
difficult to book, which is exact/vet
why I acquired the franchise rights so you’d never have to worry about finding a dress p>
“Really p>
“Really p>
“And if I hadn’t agreed to date you, would I still get this VIP treatment p>
“Of course p>
Owen started, about to say no, but caught himself before contradicting his previous smooth talk.
“Why are you heading to House of Laurent? Don’t tell me you booked your outfits there p>