Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 299 She’s Incredibly Talented!

Teri’s POV

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I didn’t quite understand why Mr. Southwell said that, but based on my instincts, I thought the dress that Omega woman had altered looked much better than before!

The stitching was so unique, each stitch was carefully placed with great attention.to detail. I’ve been in this. business for years, and I’ve never seen anyone stitch like she does..

I even thought she might be a top–tier designer Benjamin had hired.

With that in mind, I couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Southwell, who exactly is Ms. Carson?”

Teri was simply curious about Hayley’s background, but Tanner assumed that Teri was afraid to ask because of Hayley’s possible status.

“She’s just a friend. It’s fine, she’s not an expert. If it didn’t turn out well, that’s understandable, he responded dismissively.

Tanner’s POV:

Teri was stunned by my answer.

“Boss, that hurt my feelings!” she exclaimed.

Confused, I looked at her. “What’s wrong?”

Teri immediately replied, “If an outsider can do this well, what does that say about me, someone who’s been in the industry?

“I’ve been in this line of work for so many years, but now I feel like I’m inferior compared to an outsider. It’s such a blow to my self–esteem. I can’t take it, I need some time alone.”

staring at her back with a puzzled look. “Can

in

didn’t seem right. Could Hayley be talented?

even if she was smart, so what?

isn’t like other fields–it takes time and experience. What does

my head. Why overthink it? I should just wait and see what Hayley’s design looks

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outlined the new dress. As I looked at the finished design, my

as good as anything the boss could

a professional?” I asked

lip and said, “T’d say

be this talented, while I, a professional, was

so gifted!” I couldn’t help but praise her.

dress and said, “The overall shape is almost there, but it still needs the final details. Can

us began the final touches on the dress.

while I assisted. We

stitch was in place, Hayley rubbed her sore arms. “Finally, it’s

You managed to

my stiff legs, then glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already 10 PM.

even feel

growled loudly, and I realized we still hadn’t had dinner.

Carson, it’s getting late. Since we’re done, we can head home, I

let’s grab

to miss the chance to eat with such a

I know a new place nearby. The food’s pretty good. Let’s