She knew that Draco studied under Nelson’s guidance and that Draco was very grateful for him.

How could he refuse his teacher’s last art exhibition? So, she took the opportunity to invite Draco.

This way, their relationship would definitely ease up.

Just when Mandy thought she succeeded, Draco spoke.

“I will think about it. If there is nothing else, you can leave now, Miss Hamilton.”

Mandy’s usually demure smile was on the verge of shattering like delicate porcelain.

She never imagined that even the allure of Nelson’s art exhibition wouldn’t sway Draco’s resolve.

Could he truly be so adamant in refusing to date her? Noticing Mandy’s immobility, Draco repeated his request in a soft voice, “Miss Hamilton, please take your leave. I am quite preoccupied at the moment.”

Desperate to avoid leaving a sour taste in his mouth, Mandy reluctantly retreated from the office.

As she emerged, her gaze couldn’t help but drift toward Natalie’s seat, brimming with resentment. It was solely Natalie’s meddling that had driven a wedge between her and Draco, causing their relationship to deteriorate.

Had it not been for Natalie, she might have already claimed the title of Draco’s girlfriend.

Elizabeth caught Mandy’s lingering stare and couldn’t resist a chuckle.

“Miss Hamilton, do you miss Natalie so dearly that you can’t tear your eyes away from her seat?” Mandy shot Elizabeth a venomous glare and retorted, “Miss her? Spare me the revulsion.” Elizabeth’s voice dripped with insinuation.

“Ah, well, it’s for the best. Natalie wouldn’t want you constantly pining after her, anyway.” With no desire to engage in further conversation with Elizabeth, Mandy stormed out of the W Marks Studio, her high heels clicking angrily against the floor.

The moment Mandy stepped outside, a sinister thought began to take root in her heart.

Was Natalie planning to become an independent designer? Mandy vowed she would never let Natalie’s aspirations come to fruition. Natalie had made thorough preparations this time.

After researching Carly and her grandmother’s circumstances, she and Lexi came to Carly’s company.

receptionist guided them to the waiting area, where they anxiously awaited

Carly will be receptive to our explanation? Will she accept our apology?” Lexi’s nerves still quivered

witnessed Carly’s stormy departure firsthand —Carly was not one to let things

her, “As long as we approach her with genuine sincerity,

learned some key details about

bore a striking resemblance to her own—raised in the countryside by her grandmother, Carly

single- handedly, making her an influential figure in the

Carly, her career could very well

to secure this meeting after Lexi had persistently

Natalie was determined not to squander

by Natalie’s unyielding resolve, Lexi gradually

as the minutes dragged on, Carly remained

spirit and fiery temperament made it impossible for her to suppress her

or is she deliberately avoiding

the typically stoic Natalie couldn’t help but feel a flutter of unease after being left

Carly is

Lexi nodded in agreement.

the sound of Carly’s voice

assured, I will handle

you

familiar voice,

urgently tugged Lexi toward the origin

Her suspicions were confirmed.

short distance away, Carly was engaged in animated conversation with a woman whose presence

other than Mandy, the designer who had been a constant thorn in her side

eyes locked onto Mandy, her brow furrowed even more

was Mandy

put her spoiled and childish personality aside and made use of her professional fashion expertise to quickly win

very eloquent and articulate when in the presence of high society’s upper-class

has worked hard

a sigh, patting Mandy’s hand

good granddaughter. I will do my best and design a very unique outfit for your

smiled and nodded in agreement, suddenly noticing Natalie standing beside

seeing Natalie, Carly recalled her appointment with

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