Abigail’s Second Life

Chapter 58 A Stain

Things were just as hectic on the other end. Abigail seized the opportunity to pass another piece of paper to Luna while no one else was looking. Luna's expression remained blank, but it was as if they had an she slipped the piece of paper into her pocket and covered her shirt over it. They both edged closer to one another and were about to exchange a conversation

when they heard Joan's high-pitched voice.

"I noticed that you finished all of your design drafts when I visited you earlier today, Luna. That's impressive. I heard that the theme left a lot of the other designers stumped-they couldn't come up with anything, even after working on it for up to one week." Joan's statement carried an implicit message that everyone else could understand. Yet, when Abigail glanced at Joan's expression, she noticed that there wasn't a hint of malice on her face. In fact, she seemed to have genuine admiration for the other woman.

The rest of the crowd no longer said much. The designers simply stared at Luna, who had a smile

on her face. Everyone couldn't help but recall what Joan had asked Luna the night before. Did she S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

really contact Sean to ask him about the theme last night? Was she trying to come up with the drafts before us? Abigail could sense the suspicion and

hostility in the rest of the designers' gaze, and she froze for a moment. Joan is obviously trying to tell everyone that this competition is rigged. She's telling them that the winner has been pre- determined and that they wouldn't be able to win the grand prize regardless of how hard they try.

Since Luna identified herself as Alana, she hadn't visited Sean's room, nor did she see a point in explaining herself to Joan. So, Luna simply lowered her cutlery before looking Joan in the eye. "You should provide some evidence for your statements, Miss Palmer. Otherwise, you're just defaming

me."

The theme, 'Sweet Whispers, was clear enough that any designer who had some experience in the industry would know how to get started with their work. If they hadn't exchanged identities, Abigail would have still been able to produce an initial draft within one hour. All she would've had to do

was to discard her other issues and focus hard for a while.

I accidentally stepped on a piece of paper that had been left on the floor beside his shoe rack. I saw a mark on your draft earlier today, and I thought that it was the same

admired wasn't actually all that talented. I only because of your designs. I may not have any talent in your field, but I sure do look up to you, Miss Smith! Not only that, but I would be so shocked if you turned

to be a fake!"

at

other hand, seemed unfazed even after all that Joan had said. "When you met her today, the production crew for the designers had arrived as well. Logically speaking, she wouldn't have h Joan recalled the events of the morning before she nodded. "That's right." Abigail let out a slight chuckle. "That's great, then. Since there wasn't any time for her to change her draft, the draft that gets

in her expression. She carefully recalled the sequence of events earlier

that she hadn't missed out on anything before she spoke once more.

have to worry about. I don't have any ill intentions. I simply want this to be

talent." Joan's tone was sincere and genuine-the crowd seemed to be fonder of her after hearing her

other woman. "You're a blessing to the design industry, Miss

tried to make sure that this show proceeds in a rightful manner. I think that's a fantastic move from your

conversation. Joan turned around to look at Luna, who had been silent for a while. "I'm not overthinking the situation. I'm simply very fond

after noticing

her feet and came face-to-face with Joan while beaming at her. "I'm sorry. I'm not an idiot, and I'm able to distinguish women who are simply pretending to be innocent and well- intentioned. I'm fine if

hope that I'll be able

how other people perceived her, and she wasn't afraid to offend Joan or the wealthy figure

at its peak at that

themselves

she stands. How dare she act all righteous when she was the one who tried to

her temper, she would be fulfilling Luna's wishes! She

the camera with a look of hurt and sorrow on her face. "I