Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 121

"You'll get everything you need to work on it, but you won't be allowed any other assistance. It'll be just you, Sylvie." He further explained, adding to Sylvie's fright. "Do you think it's something you can do? You can tap out." How could he give her such an impossible challenge? Even with assistance, Sylvie doubted she'd be able to accomplish it within the given timeframe. Unless they'd have to work nonstop around the clock.

Tears stung at the corners of her eyes as she met his gaze. His eyes were as chilling and shadowy as always, but she could see a hint of dark amusement in them. Then, it dawned on her-he wanted to watch her lose, wanted to give her hope so close she could smell it, but it'd be futile that she'd be forced to walk away from it. He wanted to watch her 'give up. Wanted to watch her crumble.

And based on the ridiculous terms he's given to her, that should be really easy for him to achieve.

"I'll do it." Her eyes were on the screen as she spoke.

If Kage was surprised, he didn't show it.

He nodded, took a long drag from his cigar and blew the smoke in the air.

Sylvie was taken to a fashion shop in the building. Apparently, Kage had to dismiss the people working there for the day so Sylvie could make use of their equipments. Kage insisted that in order to ensure she doesn't get any help, she'd have to work under his supervision.

In a couple of hours, every other thing she needed to work on the dress was provided to her, then she was left alone, leaving her to get into work.

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Astrid had a scowl on her face as she entered into Sylvie's room. She didn't think she'd ever be doing this for the 'wretch, but her curiosity was getting the best of her.

She knew how difficult it was to please her grandfather. Hence, Astrid was shocked when she heard he'd complimented Sylvie's sketches. In addition, he deemed her fit to join them in a competition.

She had been sure that her half sister couldn't be good at fashion. So, now, she wanted to satisfy her curiosity.

Checking the room, it didn't take long before she found her sketchbooks, two of them.

She picked one of them, a frown on her face as she flipped through the pages.

surprise when she found the designs... impressive. As much as she hated to

was it possible for Sylvie

were.creative. Exceptional. Astrid had

to tear it. But she paused, another idea entering into her mind-one that

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she went out of the room with the book in her hand. When she reached her room, she

Ms. Astrid." The female

I'd like an urgent

Tale Productions-the company Astrid had been trying to sign with

the moment," The assistant replied.

him to check out. Make him understand that

had gotten quiet as most of the offices had closed for the day and guests were forced

the room, watching through the large transparent window glass. He wasn't sure that she could tell it was transparent from

and a doughnut," Raphael, who was standing beside him, noted. "It's been more than ten

called a challenge for a reason, Raph. I didn't force her into it." Kage wrinkled his nose

and adjusting things

was certain there was no

eyes, how she constantly tapped her forehead. She was clearly exhausted, and it wouldn't take long before she gave in

should feel bad for her, but he felt nothing. Whatever she was passing through couldn't compare to what she had made him go through for the

and see her give up. But

eye on her," he instructed Raphael, his eyes still on the window. "Make sure she doesn't get

plans to, anyway," Raphael

turned and