CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Natalie bobbed her head. “I'm glad to know that. Has Lacey done this before?”

“No, that was her first time. She did it because she feared Mr. Shane. She thought you'd abuse his influence to win the competition, so she wanted to get rid of you first.”

Lina let out a sardonic laugh. “Hmph! Yes, Shane is indeed influential, but it doesn't mean that Nat would depend on him to win the competition. She is where she is now solely because of her own capabilities. I don't think she has no idea how talented Nat is, but she turns a blind eye to it and adamantly believes that Nat is playing dirty. How despicable! Has she been through any unfair treatment previously?”

Silas let out a dry cough. “You're right. Lacey said that her country had organized a design competition the year before. Initially, it was obvious that she would win the championship, but an average and incapable designer snatched the title from her using his prominent background. Since then, she resents people with prominent backgrounds.”

“In short, she detests the rich.” Sally pursed her lips in disdain.

Natalie sighed and shook her head. “There are thousands of reasons to hate someone. How about Annette? What was her reason for doing so?”

“Madam, she is not against you, but...” He turned to gaze at Lina.

pointed at herself.

the previous jewelry design competition were supposed to be hers. The sponsor approached her first but collaborated with you after going through your products. That was why she held

the sponsor had

that she looked down on foreign designers. After all, many people here are rather racist, so the local and foreign designers do not see eye to eye, and there has always been bad blood between the two groups. Never had I thought that the resources are the reason Annette hates

me. Have I

just how things work. You did not steal the resources from her. The sponsor was no fool and would definitely choose to collaborate with a more outstanding designer instead. You don't have to feel guilty

was not against the rule. She should blame herself for not being able to outshine you. Besides, even if you did not receive those resources, she would still have gone against other designers. Otherwise, she would not have harmed so many of

assured her, Lina

snatch those from her intentionally. Why should I blame myself

informing me. You may

away. “I'll go with

Natalie giggled. “Sure.”