The Queen's Back

Chapter 37

"Exactly! And she seems so confident. Who's giving her that confidence?"

"Confidence? More like arrogance!"

Elara listened to the gossip and wanted to defend Mona, but she struggled to find the right words. "Mona isn't like that," she said, though her voice was quickly drowned out by the laughter around her. Only Vespera, standing nearby, heard her. Vespera frowned in disapproval but chose to remain silent,

Meanwhile, Mona confidently walked into the manager's office. She explained the situation to Leander and showed him the message from Artemis Rain's assistant.

Leander was initially skeptical, but as he read the message, his disbelief turned to surprise. It was indeed from Artemis's

assistant.

Over the past few days, Leander had heard the rumors about Mona and had unconsciously formed an opinion. Now, faced with this unexpected turn of events, he didn't quite know how to feel.

If the information Mona showed him was true, it meant her design had genuinely been swapped.

For the first time, Leander looked at Mona in a new light. He saw a spark of confidence in her eyes, realizing that the chairman's granddaughter had more talent than he had given her credit for.

Examining the gown design Mona presented, he noted the meticulous attention to detail. With his years of experience in the design department, he was confident that this dress would make Artemis Rain shine.

to verify Mona's claims. Once

few days to prepare, just like Barbara. Find a couple of people from the design department to

their gown chosen by Artemis was unprecedented. The winner would

design at the awards ceremony, it would boost her reputation in the design world. She might even be promoted from design assistant to designer

office, she felt the curious eyes of her colleagues upon her. She responded with a confident smile knowing that soon

you discuss with the manager? And what was that opportunity you mentioned?" Elara asked eagerly as soon as

Leander, who had just entered the design department,

spoke, Leander's voice rang out, "Everyone, quiet down. I have an announcement. There's been a development regarding Mona's design being swapped. It turns out her design was indeed switched. However, her trip to Arkenvale wasn't in vain. Artemis Rain has given both Barbara and Mona the chance to create gowns. After seeing them, Artemis will make her

room fell silent, the news

stunned.

support. If you're interested in assisting and improving your design skills,

Chapter 37

excitement in her voice. "Mona, can I help you? This

having already considered Elara as

be great too, right?" Elara

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to learn that Mona's design had genuinely

help but wonder if Barbara's design would have been chosen by Artemis if Mona's hadn't been tampered with. The fact that Artemis was giving Mona another chance suggested