Chapter 1741

“She’d be practically a senior designer with all that care!”

Edwina Edgar Bishop rushed forward, fuming, “Lara, have your designs been finished? You’re just chatting away here. You want to get chewed out by the deputy director?”

“And you lot!” She turned to the others, “Are you designers or old gossipers, ready for a showdown with the town’s coffee klatch?”

Lara and the others were ready to retort, but when they saw Emily, they remembered Director Ron’s instructions to look after her. Not daring to speak, they left with sheepish expressions.

“When it comes to design, they’re all as dumb as a box of rocks, but gossiping is their forte!” Edwina turned back to Emily, “Just ignore them!”

Emily was still confused, “What happened?”

Edwina frowned, “Don’t get mad, but there’s a rumor going around the office that on Friday night, you took advantage of Mr. James’ drunkenness, knocked on his door, and didn’t come out all night. I for one don’t believe it!”

“Finding out who spread the rumor shouldn’t be too hard. Think about it, there were only a few people at the hotel that night. You must have an idea who it was, right?” Edwina queried.

Emily nodded, “Yes!”

likely, and Ron wouldn’t gossip with the designers. The most probable was Chad. They two were rivals after all, and ever since she had been involved in the

the rumor was spread by

she confronted Chad, he would undoubtedly deny

planning to

glass of water, “Let them talk! I

rumors. Nobody would admit to spreading them and the more you care, the happier they

“Let’s get back to

received a call from Paragon Pixel Design, “Hello, Mr. Gavin, this is Cedric, the deputy

him with a smile, “Hello, what can I do

be some misunderstanding about Emily escorting Mr. James upstairs

at the office about Emily, and I’m hoping someone from your company could clear the air. She’s new to the industry, and it would be a shame if her career was tarnished over a misunderstanding,’ Cedric’s voice was stern, “I once had a student whose

smile faded, “I can’t believe

also admire Emily’s work and wouldn’t

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