Chapter 346: Caught Between Laughter and Tears

The host nodded in satisfaction and began, “This diamond necklace comes from Sinclaire Jewelry,

designed by COCO…” Before she could finish, the audience erupted in gasps. Somewhat exasperated,

the host waited for the noise to subside before continuing. “This necklace is COCO’s winning piece

from the Charm Designers‘ Competition…”

Foreseeing another interruption, she paused, and as expected, gasps filled the room again. She

shrugged helplessly, waiting for the noise to die down before adding with a smile, “As many of your

know, COCO’s breakthrough work was The Empress‘ Scepter. It stunned the world and mesmerized th empress. Like The Empress‘ Scepter, this necklace is a masterpiece personally designed and crafted by

COCO!”

“Wow…” “Ah…” “Oh my God…” The excitement was even louder this time, with many voicing their

admiration, “No wonder I found this necklace so stunning. It’s COCO’s own creation!” “I knew Suzanne

Jenkins was beautiful before, but never to this extent. It’s all COCO’s design. Amazing!”

While the host spoke, all eyes in the second and third rows, filled with representatives from other

Envy and

many gazes, Claire Donovan just smiled, accepting the attention calmly.

Mia Ashworth, sitting beside her, turned visibly upset. She couldn’t fathom

thinking. Why were they detailing Sinclaire Jewelry’s

affect Claire Donovan, who shone in her

to sulk alone

shifted the spotlight to the gown Suzanne Jenkins wore

gown worn by the

designer Summer…” The audience reacted with more

clearly surprised by the

As expensive as it was for

to subside before continuing with

towards Claire Donovan, “Of course, what many don’t know is that the famous international fashion designer Summer and the renowned jewelry designer COCO are actually the

to 30%

nearly lifted the roof of the venue. ountless eyes, following the host’s cue, turned towards

provided by her, but she hadn’t nentioned a word about the gown. She wasn’t sure how the organizers discovered this connection, eaving her feeling a mix

Suzanne enkins, standing on the catwalk, winked at Claire Donovan, who realized that the information about he gown

shook her head, resigned to accepting the overwhelming attention and screams illing the

venue, Claire Donovan and those in

the spectators to exit. Mia Ashworth’s

Donovan.

better of it, perhaps realizing it was pointless at this stage. Standing

glare and huffed away.

at Sean Vanderbilt, who, smiling, took her hand and stood

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