Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 540 Let Me Tell You a Secret

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Anna placed a few oranges on my desk. I barely looked up, offering her a polite smile. “Ms. Anna, you really don’t have to do this. You always bring something when you visit. At this rate, our designers are going to get spoiled.”

“It’s nothing.” Anna settled into the chair beside me, her smile as warm as ever. “I don’t have much to do here anyway. Besides, my family is planning to start a design company, so I figured I’d come and learn a thing or two.”

I simply smiled, maintaining my usual courtesy. Every time Anna came by, I made sure to stay on guard.

Rosaline had warned me about it, and she was never wrong.

“Learn a thing or two? Aside from Loe, who’s our main designer, the rest of us are more or less on the same level.” I casually brought up Loe’s name.

“Oh, right Anna nodded as if she just remembered something. “I heard before that Loe is the most well- known designer in your studio–and also the owner. I actually wanted to meet him in person, but strangely, he’s never around when I visit.”

“Loe’s really busy. He barely comes back to the studio,” I said casually.

Anna frowned slightly, then asked in a casual yet seemingly curious manner, “Hmm? But I heard there’s a fashion design competition coming up. My friend told me that Loe is practically a legend in the industry and wins the competition almost every year. So what about this year? Is he competing?”

I had been only half–listening while working, but the moment she brought up Loe and the competition, something about her tone put me on alert. It was difficult not to feel like she was fishing for information.

had happened. “I have no idea. Loe rarely comes

nodded thoughtfully and didn’t press further. She only glanced

mental note of her behavior before peeling an orange she had brought and eating a few slices. Suddenly, as if impulsively, I said, “Excuse me, I need to use the

I got up and quickly walked to the restroom, stepping into a stall and locking the door. Taking out my phone, I sent Rosaline

that Ms. Anna you mentioned asked me about Loe today. She wanted to know if he was going to compete in the fashion design competition this year. She even said she wanted to see your work. What should we do

replied almost

gown design if you have to. She’s gone through all this trouble just to find out what I’ll be showcasing at the competition. Camilla, I know you’re the

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was still there, just as I had expected. The moment she saw me,

casual. “I got a call from Loe while I was in the restroom. He reminded me to bring

her eyes lighting up. “Wait, are you saying Loc is going to compete in the