Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

ounterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 530 Don’t Tip Her Off

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“Oh….” Upon hearing that, Camilla’s expression drooped, and she propped her chin up with her hand, looking utterly dejected. “Why are you leaving again so soon? I thought you came back this time to continue being the backbone of the design studio. After you and Yura left, we have really missed you.”

“I missed you all too… Well, but speaking of which, youve really changed a lot.” I looked at Camilla with an approving expression.

Camilla laughed and patted her chest in a mock–serious manner. “This is what they call… Well, a lot can change in a short time.”

As we reminisced about our former colleagues at the design studio, they started trickling back in from outside. The moment they saw me, without exception, their faces lit up with surprise and excitement. In no time, they gathered around, bombarding me with questions–how I’d been, where I was living, and when I planned to return.

I patiently answered each of them, one by one. Camilla finally found an opening and grabbed my arm. “Oh, right! I believe you mentioned returning for a design competition, correct? Have you finished your designs and outfits?”

“Oh…” I mused. “The design drafts are done, and I’ve revised them a few times, so there shouldn’t be any major issues. But I also came back to see if the studio has any good materials or other sketches I can use for fine details. As for the actual outfits … I can get them done in the next few days, but that means I’ll probably be bothering you all a lot.”

I grinned and added a polite remark. It was only with these friends—and Caden–that I could truly relax.

“Oh, come on! There’s no need to be so polite with us. This studio was originally yours and Yura’s, after all. If anything, you’re still the boss.”

drop by every day. Honestly, we wish you’d just stay and work with us again instead of going back to Rivemon.”

in, offering words of encouragement mixed with playful complaints and jokes. Seeing them like this, I couldn’t help

what, only true friends will

way, Camilla,” I turned to her and said, “once I finalize the outfits, I’ll need you to

I used to be the one delivering our designs for competitions all the time. There’s no way I’d forget something like this!”

colleagues. “Alright, alright. Back to work,

I told Camilla that I was heading out. But just as I stepped

Anna–Candice?

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but quickly composed myself

again.” Candice beamed with surprise and walked over to greet

silently marveling at her acting skills–but

said, “Yeah, what a coincidence! What

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decided to travel abroad. I heard this design studio makes great clothes, so I came to check it out. I wanted one of their designers to create a gown for me. Who doesn’t want a beautiful dress,

looking curious. “What about you? What are you doing

quiet breath. I had no idea what Candice was scheming, but if I wanted to find

just here visiting a friend. She’s an intern at the studio, so I stopped by to