The Queen's Back

Chapter 59

Early the next morning, the morning sunlight cast a golden hue over Nathontown, bringing a warm glow that lifted everyone's spirits.

At the Design Department, Clem Group, a woman with chestnut waves cascading to her lower back, wearing sunglasses that highlight her rosy lips and delicate chin, walked in. She wore a white strap top, a red blazer over it, and her long legs were elegantly crossed. Her eyes scanned everyone in the Design Department.

This woman was the big star, Artemis Rain.

"Artemis, Ms. Clem hasn't even finished the dress yet. Why not just go with Miss Burton's design?" Artemis's assistant, Nicole Sanchez, suggested.

She had filled Artemis in on the online drarna, and she couldn't understand why Artemis felt the need to come to the Design Department. It seemed like a wasted trip.

"I know, but I want to see Mona, Artemis replied coolly. She had been particularly fond of the design for the dress Mona created. It felt familiar as if it had been custom-made for her. It was the reason Artemis was willing to give Mona a chance, and with everything that had happened, she was feeling uneasy about it.

"Fine." Nicole relented. But time was ticking, and Mona still hadn't shown up. Nicole thought, 'Has she been so affected that she has given up and decided not to come to work?'

"Artemis, why not take a look at the dress designed by Barbara in the meantime?" Leander suggested, eager to finalize the decision. If there were any issues, they could be fixed since there was still time.

Artemis nodded casually. She wasn't particularly impressed with Barbara's design. It was conventional, and while it wouldn't, embarrass her, it also didn't stand out.

Seeing Artemis nod, Leander signaled for Barbara to bring out the dress.

The dress was white and short, featuring floral embroidery at the neckline and a skirt adorned with tiny sparkling diamonds that shimmered under the lights. As it came into view, everyone in the Design Department was mesmerized. The design sketches had looked great, but the finished product was even more stunning. Nicole had seen plenty of beautiful dresses with Artemis, but this was her favorite.

dresses too many times, while

people in the Design Department

Barbara is stunning. It makes you

bet Barbara's would still be the winner.

design is exceptional. After

at how high her design talent is compared to everyone else. She's won

it seemed the public favored her in this type of dress.

playing on her lips, Dressed in a sleek black suit, she appeared

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person approached. Artemis recognized her. It

Mona said to Artemis,

by Vespera yesterday?" Leander replied, skeptical. He worried that Mona might not be able to handle the blow and would end up presenting the ruined dress, which would be embarrassing for the Design Department. People exchanged whispers, all staring at Mona. They wondered if she

Had she not known the backstory, she might have believed Mona could present another dress. But she had made a deal with Vespera. The dress had indeed been ruined, and Barbara was curious to see what Mona

eyes sparkling with trust. She remembered what Mona had said about there being a surprise today and couldn't help but be eager to find out

nodded

she cut the spare one. The real one is at my house. I actually brought

hands, and someone brought