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?”

beat Natalie, but only by relying

watched her flustered retreat,

secluded corner and lingered there,

deep breaths, she replayed her bold declaration, embarrassment threatening to

I an idiot?” she muttered, stomping her foot. “I’ve ruined any chance I

and lines that made up Nelson’s masterpieces. With the practiced air of a seasoned designer, she dissected

soared, an unwelcome voice pierced her joyful

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

us with his presence. Does he find Mr. Nixon’s

a delicate frown, and she quickly stepped into the breach for her husband. “Whether my husband appreciates these art pieces

ire, “Don’t take offense, Natalie. I merely thought Mr. Nixon’s raw, primal style might

speechless by Clyde’s audacity, barely

to

tone dripping with arrogance. “Just a small piece of information, Miss White. I’ve had the

If he’s in good spirits, he might even provide some insight into your design

an artist’s chisel, arched upward, and a glimmer of contempt shone in

unworthy of his time. Cutting off the latter’s prattle mid- sentence, he guided Natalie toward

yearned to renew his mockery but was silenced as he watched Brandon warmly greet Nelson while

clear they shared a close and amicable

like Brandon, whose 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

mouth. Clyde wished he could evaporate, leaving nothing behind but

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