Chapter 796

Even if she truly detested Natalie, she’d compete honorably through her designs, not with underhanded tactics.

Momentarily entranced by her resolve, Draco soon regained his composure, regarded Mandy calmly, ands replied fiatly, “You’ve misunderstood, Miss Hamilton. Your character is none of my concern.”

Tears brimming, Mandy’s voice quivered. “What do you mean it’s not your concern? Am I that insignificant to you, Draco?”

Unmoved by her distress, Draco remained poised, his tone polite but distant.

“Miss Hamilton, we have no real connection. At most, we’re merely peers in the design industry.”

His words shattered Mandy’s heart, the pain so suffocating that she struggled to breathe.

Biting her lip, Mandy’s eyes reddened. Her tears threatened to spill.

Knowing Draco already harbored a strong dislike for her, she didn’t want to prolong the scene by crying in front of the man she admired. Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to walk away either.

She didn’t want Draco to misunderstand her, despite her disheveled state.

And so, they stood in a silent standoff near the restroom door, neither one yielding.

At last, Draco’s heart softened, and he sighed. “Miss Hamilton, how long do you plan to stand here blocking my path?”

just want to tell you that I’m not the despicable and incompetent person you think I am. I aim to beat

flustered

found a secluded corner and lingered there, her

breaths, she replayed her bold declaration, embarrassment threatening

muttered, stomping her foot. “I’ve ruined

Brandon, her elegant hand pointing out the symphony of colors and lines that made up Nelson’s masterpieces. With the practiced air of a seasoned designer, she dissected the intricate details and

Natalie’s enthusiasm soared, an unwelcome voice

sight of Brandon, his eyes. briefly flickered with thinly veiled disdain. His heart had not prepared for the revelation that Natalie’s companion would be

blurted, “Ah, Mr. Larson graces us with his presence.

for her husband. “Whether my husband appreciates these art

when he saw Natalie’s rising ire, “Don’t take offense, Natalie. I merely

by Clyde’s audacity, barely resisted rolling

hand, ready to extricate themselves from the

arrogance. “Just a small piece of

I could introduce you. If he’s in good spirits,

and a

prattle mid-

was silenced as he watched

clear they shared a close

understanding of flight, was something Clyde couldn’t wrap his head around. He had poured so much effort

a bitter taste in his mouth. Clyde wished he could

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