Instead, she glanced at Nancy and smiled.

“Mr. and Mrs. Fairclough, I have no interest in explaining anything about Nancy’s injury. I’ve heard about the impending marriage, and since Nancy’s hand is now injured, I will complete her design.”

“Millie, what did you say? You want to take my place?”

Millie’s eyebrows rose, having anticipated that Nancy would react with such excitement.

“Why are you saying that?” she asked calmly. “I simply want to assist you. Your hand is injured, and you can’t design at the moment.

Rest and recover here in the hospital.”

“Don’t dare to usurp my..

bottom lip and regaining

company. You wish to

voice steady and confident. In her view, though the design task

to a slap across Nancy’s face. Resolving not to let Millie gain the

she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Mr. Fairclough, Mrs. Fairclough, you’ve heard her. She claims she’ll replace me in the

Faircloughs were guarded. Nancy doubted they would

a nobody. She can’t possibly

your abilities,” Mrs. Fairclough declared, her face taut with

Mr. Fairclough exploded.

must be the talk of Preagend. I won’t allow her to craft the jewelry for my

derision. Calmly, she pulled out her phone and

contain your anger. Examine my designs first. If, after viewing my previous works, you still object

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