Chapter 12

Madison felt like she had been slapped hard, and she stood there stunned for a moment. She forced herself to hold back tears and pretended to distance herself from Neville, saying, “Sorry, Mr. Preston, for interrupting your enjoyment”

She had clearly heard about Alison’s plans for an evening meeting with him. If not for her interference, they might have finalized the date.

Neville slowly withdrew his gaze and left without looking back.

Madison laughed self–deprecatingly. “Neville must have regretted trying to support me, wishing I was far away; she thought.

Alison stepped closer, asserting. “Miss Guzman, there’s no need for this. Just admit your embarrassment and find something

to cover up

Madison, facing Alison, refused to show any weakness. She composed herself, tidied her slightly disheveled hair, and calmly responded. “Miss Conner, don’t speak so assuredly. You have no idea who can maintain a smile until the very end”

Alison disdainfully chuckled. “Maybe you’re not aware of the cruelty of the business world. It’s not like the pots the broom you hold.”

and pans or

Madison smiled, her beautiful eyes gleaming with sharp coldness. “How come you know that I don’t understand the cruelty. of the business world?”

Alison treated Madison’s demeanor as a big joke, thinking Madison was just clueless.

When Neville returned to the car, Bernard sensed that something was wrong. Neville’s strong aura made him breathless and afraid to speak.

Neville felt an inexplicable irritability. He took out a cigarette, placed it between his thin lips, and lit it. The rapid inhale seemed to expel his frustration and annoyance.

He had excellent self–control and was never addicted to anything. However, he seemed to develop a subtle addiction to cigarettes.

The driver tentatively asked, “Mr. Preston, should I drive?”

cigarette, and then sent a

said, “Miss Guzman, Mr. Blanton wants to see you.”

that, she stood up immediately. She knew this was Loveille’s only chance to turn

was wrong. She immediately blocked the assistant’s path. “Jarrett, didn’t Fliwip already decide to partner with the Conner

sorry, Miss Conner. I’m just passing on Mr.

entered Ryan’s office with Jarrett, leaving

clenched her fists, wishing she

of Madison, he hadn’t seen her in person.

a good figure. Despite her slightly cold demeanor, she couldn’t

charm.

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He raised an eyebrow and asked. “Miss Guzman, it seems you’re not

given a chance to plead. I have

He didn’t know Madison well, only hearing from Neville that she

her eyes revealed a trace

felt that Neville might have some misunderstandings

for itself in a niche market, but it’s been treading water for the past three years. Honestly,

Neville’s words, showing a hint of enjoyment in watching the drama unfold.

Ryan’s observations were indeed sharp, pinpointing Loveille’s current shortcomings.

to neglecting her own business. Alongside Ross’s limited expertise in the fashion industry and her own focus on family matters, Loveille

meant falling behind. If they failed to progress from where they were three years ago,

she had to force herself to

calmly asked. “Mr. Blanton, how’s

leaned back and said. “Impressive. Your designer, Elianna, always brought a refreshing feeling. But forgive me for being straightforward Elianna has had no new works for three years,

Today, Elianna is still

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