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?”

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

her flustered retreat,

found a secluded corner and lingered there, her heart gradually

breaths, she replayed her bold declaration, embarrassment

muttered, stomping her foot. “I’ve ruined any chance I had

of colors and lines that made up Nelson’s masterpieces. With the practiced air of a seasoned designer, she dissected the intricate details and design principles of each piece. Brandon, an art

enthusiasm soared, an unwelcome voice pierced

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

graces us with his presence. Does he find

her husband. “Whether my husband appreciates these art

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

Clyde’s audacity,

Brandon’s hand, ready to extricate themselves

arrogance. “Just a small piece of information,

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

upward, and a glimmer of contempt shone

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

the blatant snub, yearned to renew his mockery but was silenced as he watched Brandon warmly

unmistakably clear they shared a close and amicable

Nelson and a man 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

a bitter taste in his mouth. Clyde wished he could evaporate, leaving nothing

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