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

her flustered retreat, his

corner and lingered there, her heart

she replayed her bold

stomping her foot. “I’ve ruined

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

enthusiasm soared, an unwelcome voice pierced

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

with

the breach for her husband. “Whether my husband appreciates these

he saw Natalie’s rising ire, “Don’t take offense, Natalie. I merely thought Mr. Nixon’s raw, primal style might not sit well

by Clyde’s audacity, barely resisted

clutched Brandon’s hand, ready to extricate themselves

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

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

arched upward, and a glimmer of contempt shone in

off the latter’s prattle mid- sentence,

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

camaraderie, it was unmistakably clear

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.

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

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