Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

Chapter 88

Madge's words sent Christina plummeting from the height of happiness into the abyss of despair.

The smile on Christina's face turned rigid. Her hand, clutching the remote, trembled uncontrollably. After a few seconds, she took a deep breath and adopted a humbly inquisitive demeanor, "Ms. Lewis, may I ask where the issues lie within my design?" "That's not for me to worry about, but since there's a certain connection between you, Derrick, and Mr. Brady, I'll offer you a piece of advice. All of your considerations have been reasonable, and it's clear you've put your heart into this necklace. design. It would more than suffice for a secondary jewelry brand, but here's the thing-we're Cartier, an internationally acclaimed top-tier jewelry giant.

"Not only have we extended a collaboration offer to the Brilliance, but numerous other jewelry design companies- including Cartier's own design department-are vying for the Summer Starlight Limited Edition project. Your work is indeed above average from what I've seen, and I expect greater developments from you."

"I see. Thank you, Ms. Lewis

Despite preparing for the possibility of rejection, the sting of disappointment was undeniable. This design was Christina's private work, into which she had poured her soul. It was her most satisfying creation, initially intended for an individual submission to the formidable case, to boost her portfolio. If it weren't for Selina driving her mad the day before, she wouldn't have rallied the team at the last minute to share credit for a rushes job presented to Madge.

Christina's failure was anticipated by Derrick. Even as the chief designer, he could not guarantee that he would pass such a demanding 555-rated case on the first go. With these international jewelry magnates, the bar was set incredibly high, and only a truly sensational design could capture their fancy.

Word had been sent to Selina, who sauntered in leisurely. Instead of keeping quiet, Christina approached her, a picture of remorse, "Selina, I didn't pass."

"It's alright. I expected as much." Selina replied.

Instead of consolation, Selina's blunt statement left Christina mortifyingly rooted to the spot. Christina thought, "Was she implying that I was never fit for Madge's approval in the first place? Damn it! Now, I'm all the more curious about her design

-if it fails to pass Madge's scrutiny and is worse than mine, then she will be the one fiercely slapping her own face.

for Selina to present her design, seeing Christina still present, she quipped with a faint smile,

those not directly involved, aside from the primary designer, typically leave the room-a prudent

this custom, but feeling snubbed by Selina's disdain, Christina saw this as the perfect opportunity to mock. Feigning innocence, she retorted, "I just wanted to see your design, to learn

this industry. One scandal and

same company-wouldn't want to give outsiders a laugh, right?" Selina said. Christina

that

fool out

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Chapter 88

handed her design drawing to

her way, "Didn't you bring a

drawings over computer. My confidence

were an abandoned daughter of the Harvey family, raised in the countryside without even finishing junior high. These labels spoke volumes about

when something about Selina's comment gave her

design and

the eerily familiar rumors, and she carefully opened the brown leather portfolio. As she caught a glimpse of Selina's manuscript, she couldn't help

Seeing Madge's reaction, she was certain that Selina's design was so low-class and poorly executed that it had left Madge utterly shocked. What else could it

Derrick noticed Madge's unusual expression and took the initiative to