Aurelia Shaw sat in front of a table next to a big tree. The lighting here was dim, and there were a lot of mosquitoes. There weren't many sitting at this table. The plate in front of her was piled high with food. The others were chatting enthusiastically, but Aurelia seemed oblivious, focusing on her freshly grilled chicken wings. The others had no intention of inviting her into their conversation.
An insignificant actress, often arrogant and proud on set, they had no desire to pay her any attention.
Socializing among women in the entertainment industry is very pragmatic. If you don't hold any value for them, they're unlikely to associate with a difficult woman who is also more beautiful and glamorous than they are. It's different with Eleanor Spencer. She's beautiful, comes from a good family, and is kind and gentle to others, approachable. Being around Eleanor gives them a sense of being favored by nobility, as if they themselves have become nobility.
