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.

awe. Artemis felt the style was too familiar, having worn similar dresses too many times, while Elara compared it

the Design Department began murmuring

stunning. It

Barbara's would still

is exceptional. After

compared to everyone else. She's won so many

dress. Just as she was about to suggest going

walked gracefully, seemingly gliding, a smile playing on her lips, Dressed

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recognized her. It was Mona. Artemis had seen her

been showcased yet, Mona said to Artemis, a smile lighting up her

destroyed 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

dress. But she had made a deal with Vespera. The

about there being a surprise today

scrutinizing gazes, Mona nodded

with a sly smile, "But she cut the spare one. The real one

hands,