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?”

just want to tell you that I’m not the despicable and incompetent person you think I am. I aim to beat

her flustered retreat, his feelings

found a secluded corner and lingered there, her heart

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

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

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

Natalie’s enthusiasm soared, an unwelcome voice pierced her joyful

with thinly veiled disdain. His heart had not prepared for the revelation that Natalie’s companion would be Brandon,

with his presence. Does he find

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

a placating smile, swiftly apologizing when he saw Natalie’s rising ire, “Don’t take offense, Natalie. I merely thought Mr. Nixon’s raw, primal style might

speechless by Clyde’s audacity, barely resisted rolling her

ready to

to retreat, Clyde leaped into their path, his tone dripping with arrogance. “Just a small piece of information, Miss White. I’ve had the

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

arched upward, and a glimmer of contempt

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

but was silenced as he watched Brandon warmly

it was unmistakably clear they shared a close

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

Clyde wished he could evaporate,

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