I Never Regretted Leaving You (Can't Win Me Back)

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Wave after wave, the applause continued, endless and fervent.

Victoria grew uneasy. “Nathan, Bella’s designs are so well- received. She’ll be my biggest threat to winning the championship.”

Nathan’s expression darkened as he replied coldly, “As long as I’ m here, no one can stop you from winning.”

His brooding gaze fell on Isabella who was dressed in a modestly priced suit. His lips curled into a faint smirk. “Professor Jasmine is the founder of a luxury brand that caters exclusively to European royalty and nobility.

Isabella’s designs are impressive, but her inherent humility and impoverished background won’t escape Jasmine’s discerning eye. Jasmine’s style epitomizes wealth and luxury. She would never accept a designer from such a lowly origin. Just watch. Jasmine won’t give her a high score, let alone take her as an apprentice.”

Victoria’s eyes lit up. “Nathan, your insight is unparalleled.”

She heaved a sigh of relief. “Thankfully, Bella doesn’t have the money to dress herself in luxury.”

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Nathan’s smirk deepened. “She was too proud to accept my help back then. Now that she’s suffering the consequences, it’s only a matter of time before she comes crawling back to me.”

if she had just discovered

coats for Queen Elizabeth–and features a crown adorned with dazzlingly valuable jewels. This ensemble, valued

truly

Victoria was dumbfounded.

How could Isabella afford such

face darkened like

expected the Isabella he once controlled to thrive so brilliantly beyond his grasp. This realization tore at his sense of control, leaving him humiliated and infuriated.

judges in the audience began

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resonating throughout the venue.

“Bravo!”

“Excellent!”

“Incredible!”

into Nathan’s chest. “Nathan, Professor Jasmine is so impressed by Isabella’s work. All my years of effort are about to go to waste.

promise. “Victoria, don’t

Professor Jasmine’s invitation, Jasmine will have