Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 89

"Thank you for your trust, Miss Isabel. Do you have any specific preferences when it comes to jewelry styles?" Effie opened her sketchbook with practiced ease, ready to take notes.

Isabel's gaze lingered on Effie's face for a moment, then she smiled, her tone tinged with arrogance. "Designer Bagnold, I assume you're a professional? After all, I'm a public figure—I can't just have any amateur working for me. I need someone with real expertise."

Effie hesitated for an instant, catching the edge in Isabel's voice.

"Miss Isabel, rest assured, I'll design jewelry that perfectly matches your taste and personality. If you're not satisfied, you're always welcome to choose someone else."

Effie's reply was calm and poised, not a hint of nervousness in her demeanor.

A flicker of intrigue flashed in Isabel's eyes. "Actually, my requirements are simple, Designer Bagnold-what I want is something unique, something unforgettable. Next month's awards gala is a big deal for me. I need to be the center of attention."

Effie nodded, earnest and focused. "Understood. I'll highlight your personal charm in the design and incorporate distinctive elements to ensure the piece is both elegant and striking."

Isabel smiled, her words carrying a hidden meaning. "I trust you—after all, I think we see things the same way."

remark, she might as well have slept

already knew her true identity and had sought her out on purpose. Effie kept her cool, responding lightly, "I think everyone

calmer Effie appeared, the more Isabel

would see whether

to stick around? And

hope you can deliver something truly stunning, Designer Bagnold,"

I'll send you the first

cool as she got up. "And one more thing, Designer Bagnold-just a word of advice. Don't waste your time chasing after things that don't

be yours. If it

left in a huff, her frustration

really hadn't wasted

couldn't help feeling a bit apprehensive. Isabel was clearly not someone

anything, Effie decided to play dumb

she was clocking out, Effie's phone buzzed-it was her mother-in-law,