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?”

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

watched her flustered retreat, his feelings

found a secluded corner and

breaths, she replayed her bold declaration, embarrassment

idiot?” she muttered, stomping her foot.

exhibition hall, Natalie guided Brandon, her elegant hand pointing out the symphony 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

soared, an unwelcome

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

he blurted, “Ah, Mr. Larson graces us with his presence.

breach for her husband. “Whether my husband

I merely thought

rendered speechless by Clyde’s audacity, barely

clutched Brandon’s hand, ready to extricate

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

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

arched upward, and a glimmer of contempt shone in his

latter’s prattle mid- sentence,

renew his mockery but was silenced as he watched

was unmistakably 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

grandstanding left a bitter taste in his mouth. Clyde wished he could evaporate, leaving

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