In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 168 Exposing the Truth

However, Grace gently shook her head, her tone resolute. “No, what’s mine is mine, and I want to take it back myself.”

She looked at Celia in the crowd.

At this moment, Celia was basking in the limelight as she engaged in conversations with numerous industry leaders.

Whenever Grace looked, Celia wore a faint, provoking smile, challenging Grace as if she were saying, “What can you do to me?”

Just then, a waiter approached Celia politely. “Ms. Hawkins, Professor Morris would like to see you.”

Celia nodded. “Sure, I’ll go over right away,” she replied before turning to follow the waiter.

At that moment, Alan was engaged in a conversation about Celia’s work with some friends.

When Celia approached, he signaled to her and said, “My friend, Mr. Gordon, is very interested in your design. He would like to hear more about your design philosophy and initial inspiration for this piece.”

Celia nodded and turned to Mr. Gordon. She explained, “For the concept of this piece, I mainly focused on the growing importance of women’s independence and empowerment in today’s

society.

idea was to create clothing that highlights women’s independence, and that’s how the first draft of this piece came about. It was

have something on his mind, but he wasn’t sure how to broach the

design concept is indeed unique and innovative, and your work has certainly captured my attention,” Mr.

“Is

before responding, “Ms.

and

Gordon, I don’t understand what you’re trying to say. Are you

Gordon shook his head. Out of respect for Alan, he tried

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“Mr. Gordon isn’t the first

Grace. “Someone else just questioned

room as her

wasn’t sure what Celia

determined to

design was indeed her work, and no matter who questioned it, they

Lewis, you also had doubts about me,

She had a rough