The Queen's Back

Chapter

28

The next morning, Mona was awakened by the sound of her alarm. As she opened her eyes, she noticed that Maxwell was already up, though the spot beside her was still warm, indicating he hadn't been gone long. After shaking off her sleepiness, Mona got up and prepared for the day. As expected, when she went downstairs, she found Maxwell in the kitchen, wearing an apron and busy with breakfast. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Mona would never have believed that Maxwell prepared all their meals himself-and quite deliciously, too.

Breakfast was always Maxwell's responsibility, and Mona felt a bit t guilty about it

it it. She wanted to help, but Maxwell always woke up earlier than she did, and she struggled to get up that early. Since their marriage, breakfast had been his domain, while they usually ate lunch out and cooked dinner together. As usual, Mona joined Maxwell in the kitchen, skillfully setting the table with their breakfast. Watching Maxwell handle the spatula, she admired his strong, capable hands, which gave her a sense of security.

Breakfast was

simple, just for the two of them, but it tasted wonderful. Mona savored the golden, crispy fried eggs, closing her eyes in satisfaction. "Maxwell, your cooking is amazing!" she couldn't help but exclaim. Even with her years of cooking experience, she had to adm admit she was impressed.

Hing her praise, of promise, suggesting he wanted to be with Mona for a lifetime.

Maxwell felt a surge of pride. His tone softened as he replied, "Eat as much as you like. I'll cook for you every day."

Swords carried a a hint of

"I'll cook for you every day," Mona repeated in her mind, feeling it was a lovely sentiment. She nodded happily.

After breakfast, Maxwell, as usual, drove Mona to her office, waiting until she was inside before heading to the Carter Group.

As soon as Mor

Mona entered the office, Barbara approached her eagerly, tucking her hair behind her ear. "Mona, are you going to participate in the gown design competition for Artemis Rain?" Without hesitation, Mona nodded.

that in her past life, after she left the company, Barbara had gained significant recognition by designing a gown for the celebrity Artemis Rain. This success had paved the way for Barbara to become the company's chief designer. Mona wasn't sure if she could change the outcome, but she was determined not to let Barbara have her

Barbara's question, Barbara's eyes lit up with determination. She was set on showcasing her perfect design

well. She had seen Mona's designs in college, each piece brimming with creativity and flair-qualities she herself

career.

of Barbara's involvement with Teddy, she and Mona had been close, and Barbara had even managed to take some of Mona's design sketches from her room without her

for two years because of Teddy, Barbara feared that Mona's

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design drafts arrived quickly. Mona and Elara handed their designs to the

stomachache, and sweat began to bead on her forehead. Seeing Missy in distress, Barbara hurried over,

earned her goodwill from many, including Missy. Missy struggled to speak. "I don't know why, but

Barbara gently! don't know.

"I

Missy's back. "Do you want some hot water or

urge to use the restroom growing stronger. But with only five minutes left to

seemed to

it any longer.

couldn't bear