Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 114

Effie's expression grew instantly serious. “Miss Isabel, you may not like my work, but please don't insult my integrity. I did not plagiarize."

With that, she reached into her bag and pulled out a folder, handing it to Isabel. "Here are my original sketches and notes from the design process. Feel free to look them over. And if that's not enough, I can contact the SW Studio-they can vouch for me."

Isabel scoffed. "Miss Bagnold, what's that supposed to mean? Are you trying to say you have some connection to SW?"

Unbelievable. The nerve.

But Effie nodded calmly, her voice steady. "Yes. SW mentored me. When I was studying in Paris, I was fortunate enough to learn jewelry design under her guidance. So, of course I'm able to use the design elements you mentioned."

For a moment, Isabel was stunned. She hadn't expected Effie to have such an impressive background.

No wonder her designs were exceptional-she'd been taught by one of the top masters in the field. Effie was SW's protégé?

A flurry of emotions crossed Isabel's face. How could this be possible? Their worlds should never have overlapped.

works

was a top student, she earned a chance to study abroad. One day, she helped an elderly

SW learned Effie was studying jewelry design, she offered to mentor her. She quickly

identity-SW was famously reserved and rarely appeared

realized not only her creative potential but also her genuine character. Eventually, she took Effie on as her

Effie's studies in Paris ended, she returned home-her grandmother was waiting for her back in the States. SW, meanwhile, set off to travel the

two stayed in touch, exchanging ideas and discussing design trends whenever

to invite SW to her wedding, but things changed when the groom

this to herself. She never told anyone she was SW's protégé. She didn't want unnecessary attention or

designs, not just the

background quiet. She never expected to encounter someone today who was such a superfan of

stared at Effie, searching her calm, steady gaze for any sign

made it impossible for Isabel not to believe

voice was shaky, as if