Chapter 22 A Chance Encounter

Emily snorted, spun around, and dragged Abigail with her. "Yeah, let's not crash their date. We're outta here," she said, not even glancing back. Michael just stood there, totally lost. He had no clue why he got here, but seeing her with Daniel made him want to blow up. "Mr. Wilson, can we talk?" Michael called out as Daniel walked by.

Daniel stopped. "Sure thing."

Emily and Abigail were already speed-walking away, not noticing Daniel hadn't followed.

"Ugh, what rotten luck! Running into that shameless Sophia in such a gorgeous place," Abigail fumed, hands on her hips.

"Yeah, whatever. If they wanna make a problem, we'll just steer clear," Emily said, trying to keep Abigail from starting another fight.

"I was too soft earlier. Should've done more than just yell at her; should've slapped her," Abigail grumbled, making Emily chuckle.

"I know you're tough. Next time, just go for it," Emily replied.

They joked around for a bit, and Emily's mood lifted. She found a spot, set up her easel, and started painting.

This resort was stunning; every view looked like a painting. But as a designer, Emily loved to draw.

"You paint, I'll explore," Abigail said, too restless to sit still. She helped Emily set up and then dashed off to snap pictures.

absorbed in her work. She had no idea how much time had passed when she heard someone exclaim behind her,

a foreign guy

Emily greeted with a

looking all cozy and blending into

could give it to you," Emily offered, thinking

do love it. What do you do for a

for a second. Telling a foreigner her job didn't seem like

jewelry,"

I'm Nicholas. I design jewelry too," Nicholas said, extending his hand

was so lucky to meet Nicholas, the Novarian rep

After all, just a week ago, her design submitted to Moonlit Treasures

hearing him praise her

please

help but feel proud. 'Of course, otherwise, how could they have

and had an appointment, so Emily quickly said goodbye, not wanting

met Nicholas from Phantom Beauty and given him a painting, she hugged Emily excitedly. "Emily, you're my lucky charm! You even ran into Nicholas. Did you tell him you're Ella?" Emily shook her head. "He doesn't seem to know who Ella is," she said with an awkward smile. Abigail thought for a moment and agreed. Nicholas was a big shot; the designs were done by his team. He only needed to oversee the big picture, so why would he care about a small

him know. By the way, did you leave your phone number?" Abigail asked sincerely, and Emily

say about you? You missed

To become a well-known designer,

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