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?”

wronged, Mandy glared at him. “I just want to tell 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. I’ll prove it to you!” Without waiting for his response, she spun around and dashed

flustered retreat, his

found a secluded corner and lingered there, her

her bold declaration, embarrassment threatening

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

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

unwelcome

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 revelation that Natalie’s companion would be Brandon, and he wondered if the latter had the capacity to comprehend the

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

delicate frown, and she quickly stepped into the breach for her husband. “Whether my

offense, Natalie. I merely thought Mr. Nixon’s raw, primal style might not sit well with a hard-nosed

audacity, barely resisted

clutched Brandon’s hand, ready to extricate

their path, his tone dripping with arrogance. “Just a small piece of information,

you. If he’s in good spirits, he

upward, and a glimmer of contempt shone in

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

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

was unmistakably clear they shared a

Clyde couldn’t wrap his head around. He had poured so much effort into currying favor with Nelson, and yet, Brandon

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

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