Chapter 143

Chapter 143 How Are Things Going At CR...

Anthea's frown deepened, her voice icy as she rebuked Cynthia. "This creation is Linsey's masterpiece. If I'm going to have

someone help me try it on, it better be her. Your involvement lacks the intimate knowledge of its nuances. Just think about the mess it would cause if handled the wrong way."

Her words sliced through the air, leaving Cynthia momentarily stunned, her expression crumpling into an uncomfortable

mix of surprise and embarrassment.

Yet, unwilling to stir further discord, Cynthia mustered a strained smile. "You're absolutely right, Mrs. Blakely."

Dismissing Cynthia with nothing more than a sharp turn of her head, Anthea beckoned Linsey. "Well, it's about time. Let's

proceed with the fitting."

"Of course," Linsey agreed, her tone respectful as she followed Anthea's lead upstairs.

Trailing behind, two maids handled the exquisite dress with utmost care, their steps measured and silent.

Cynthia was left in the echo of their departure, her cheeks burning with suppressed rage.

That fucking bitch Linsey! No doubt Linsey ran her mouth and trashed her to Anthea earlier!

what was coming-she was going to wish Linsey never pulled this

and Anthea entered

the dress on a stand and discreetly exited, ensuring that Linsey and Anthea

recalled Cynthia's antics with a mixture of amusement and

were so blatantly obvious. Even after all these years, it baffled her that Cynthia still thought

Cynthia, even briefly,

with Linsey, who had likely borne the

observed Linsey carefully adjusting her dress,

had been a lifelong friend of Collin's mother

for Collin, almost considering him

to the idea of him remaining solitary for

having found Linsey, a truly

had stirred a protective instinct in

break the contemplative quiet, Anthea inquired in a warm, concerned tone, "How are things going at

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in

gentle smile that lit up

a skeptical hum, her eyebrows arching in doubt.

woman who were with you today. Her actions were blatantly calculated-she's obviously

her way into

reviewed the list of designers Coen sent over for this project, and there's no mention of

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