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?”

you that I’m not the despicable and incompetent person you think I am. I aim to beat Natalie, but only by relying on my own abilities! You’ll see.

flustered retreat, his feelings

secluded corner and lingered there, her heart

breaths, she replayed her bold

her foot. “I’ve ruined

practiced air of a seasoned designer, she dissected the intricate details and design principles of each piece.

soared, an unwelcome voice pierced

what a delightful surprise!” Clyde, decked out in a meticulously chosen ensemble, flashed a smile at Natalie. Catching sight of Brandon, his eyes. briefly flickered with thinly veiled disdain. His heart had not prepared for the

smirk, he blurted, “Ah, Mr. Larson graces us with his presence. Does he find Mr. Nixon’s art

delicate frown, and she quickly stepped into the breach for her husband. “Whether my husband appreciates these art pieces or not, surely, Mr. Lambert, is none of your

Natalie. I merely thought Mr. Nixon’s raw, primal

audacity, barely resisted

hand, ready to extricate themselves

with arrogance. “Just a small piece of information, Miss White. I’ve had the pleasure of Mr. Nixon’s company thrice and maintain

I could introduce you. If he’s in good spirits, he might even provide some insight into your

chisel, arched upward, and a glimmer

Cutting off the latter’s prattle mid- sentence, he guided Natalie toward Nelson, who

was silenced as he watched Brandon warmly greet Nelson while still holding

camaraderie, it was unmistakably clear they shared a

understanding of design was as limited as a fish’s understanding of flight, was something Clyde couldn’t wrap his head around. He had poured so much effort into currying favor with Nelson, and yet, Brandon had seemingly waltzed into an intimate relationship with him. Clyde was left, befuddled

bitter taste in his mouth. Clyde wished he could evaporate, leaving nothing behind but a memory of his

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