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.

found the designs... impressive. As much as she hated to admit it, they turned out to

crease on her forehead. How was it possible for Sylvie to be this good? She had only spent two years

something about her designs. They were.creative. Exceptional. Astrid had never

with rage, she held the book to tear it. But she paused, another idea entering into her mind-one

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with the book in her hand. When she reached her

The female

Is Mr. Harry around? I'd

company Astrid

but his schedule is quite tight at the moment," The

him to check out. Make him understand that these are unlike anything he's ever seen, and they're definitely going

most of the offices had closed for the day and guests

that she could tell it was

who was standing beside him,

force her into it." Kage wrinkled his nose as he spoke, his voice edged

around in the room, fixing and adjusting things on the dress she had displayed

and Kage was certain there was no way she would've completed it by

eyes, how she constantly tapped her forehead. She was clearly exhausted, and it wouldn't

was passing through

expected her to accept the challenge in the first place. He had only wanted to tease and and see her give up. But to his surprise, she

eyes still on the window. "Make

she plans to,

turned and started walking