Chapter 219



"Shut your mouth." Jacob was fuming.

Lisa was just hopeless. Even though the Meadows family had bent over backward trying to groom her over the years, she still hadn't achieved anything. She was terrible at management, and while she had a bit of a knack for design, it was nothing compared to Chloe's talent.

With the market downturn and the rise of e-commerce, their brick-and-mortar business was getting harder to sustain. Jacob already felt like he was running on fumes. Without Chloe, the Meadows family might actually go under one day.

Lisa felt hurt after being scolded, "But Dad, I've already registered for the competition under the company's name."

Jacob felt like the world was spinning and nearly passed out. "What did you just say?"

Lisa, defiant and stubborn, decided to come clean. "I registered yesterday, and the committee has already approved my application. So, this year, I will represent Belle Époque at the Paris Fashion Design Contest."

She shot Chloe a triumphant look. "Chloe, don't think you're the only one who can win awards. I can, too. This time, I'm going to show the world my design talent."

nearly coughed up blood.

just any competition that anyone could enter. Usually, prestigious brands sent their best designers, and each brand only got one spot. Belle Époque

composed, "Winners of the gold award from previous editions can register through their personal studios. If the company needs me, I can register that way. Of course, if I win, the

felt a wave of relief. "Good, good, that's perfect. You go to the competition, and make sure to mention in your victory speech that the design

was

Jacob had nothing to worry about Chloe

presence alone would be linked with Belle Époque in the eyes of investors and luxury brand

don't fall for her act. She's not that generous. She's

going to the competition: 20% of the company's shares. Why

were on

by

the reality.

he even wanted her back in the Meadows family business. After all, they had a lot of history, and her current attitude must just a momentary

said, "Come to the company tomorrow

and slammed down a plate. "No, the Meadows family's shares must not go to her. The Meadows

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