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?”

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!

her flustered

a secluded corner and lingered

replayed her bold

stomping her foot. “I’ve ruined any chance I

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

an unwelcome voice pierced her

what a delightful 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

with his presence. Does he find

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

saw Natalie’s rising ire, “Don’t take offense, Natalie. I merely

rendered speechless by Clyde’s audacity, barely resisted rolling her

hand, ready to extricate

of information, Miss White. I’ve had the pleasure of

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

arched upward, and a glimmer of contempt

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

his mockery but was silenced

their camaraderie, it was unmistakably clear

wrap his head around. He had poured so much effort into currying favor with Nelson,

wished he could evaporate, leaving nothing behind but a

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