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 it to you!” Without

her flustered retreat, his

secluded corner and lingered there, her heart

replayed her bold

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

symphony of colors and lines that made up Nelson’s masterpieces. With the practiced air of a seasoned designer, she dissected the intricate details

soared, an unwelcome voice

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

us with his presence. Does

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

placating smile, swiftly apologizing when he saw Natalie’s rising ire, “Don’t take offense, Natalie. I merely thought

speechless by Clyde’s audacity,

clutched Brandon’s hand, ready to extricate themselves from

with arrogance. “Just a small piece of information, Miss

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

chisel, arched upward, and a glimmer of contempt shone

Cutting off the latter’s prattle

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

their camaraderie, it was unmistakably clear they shared

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 seemingly waltzed

in his mouth. Clyde wished he could evaporate,

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