The Queen's Back

Chapter

60

Barbara watched as everyone was awestruck, feeling increasingly furious with Mona. The admiration should have been directed at her, not Mona, who had stolen her thunder and claimed the praise meant for her. The resentment in Barbara's heart only grew stronger. She couldn't understand how Vespera had managed to ruin Mona's backup dress. And she didn't know when Mona had become so cunning, knowing to prepare two dresses. It was impressive in a way that left Barbara seething with hatred. She had never liked Mona

since childhood.

Noticing the hatred radiating from Barbara, Mona decided it was time to confront her. After all, she had long wanted to tear the mask off their relationship. Whether it was the past life where Barbara had caused her death or this life where she had had Vespera burn her dress and cut her other dress, every incident was unforgivable.

"Barbara, what's wrong? Why do you have such a strange look in your eyes? Are you uncomfortable seeing Artemis try on my dress?" Mona asked playfully

Her words were intentional, and the surrounding crowd immediately recalled Barbara's earlier comment about wanting to withdraw from the competition. Now, her displeasure was evident.

The murmurs quickly pulled Barbara back from her thoughts. Realizing she hadn't controlled her emotions, Barbara forced a smile and said, "Of course not! I'm genuinely happy for you." "Really?" Mona replied, her tone dripping with disbelief.

Barbara nodded vigorously.

Just then. Artemis got out of the fitting room, looking stunning in the dress. As she walked, her long legs were subtly highlighted, capturing everyone's attention. The white floor of the Design Department contrasted beautifully with her red dress, evoking images of blossoms blooming amidst the snow.

perfectly accentuated Artemis's figure, making the dress look even better on her than in the sketches.

spoke, her assistant Nicole gave her a thumbs-up. She had always known Artemis had a great figure, but seeing her in the dress brought it to a

Artemis asked. The company had styled her as cute, and honestly, this was her first time trying a dress like this. She thought it looked great in the mirror but wondered if it matched public taste. "Absolutely stunning!" Nicole was the

looked truly breathtaking

who also nodded in acknowledgment. It was clear that Mona's design talent hadn't diminished. If anything, it

the competition and her honor, Barbara wouldn't let Mona take away what rightfully belonged to

anything in the future, I'll come

felt she wasn't suited for a cute persona. A style change starting with

circle of people surrounding Mona, pulling her out. She

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two returned to their

this the surprise you mentioned yesterday?" Elara asked, genuinely amazed. She had no idea how Mona had obtained

and

this off alone? And did you know from the start that

would destroy the dress. I just wanted to be safe. I didn't mention it yesterday because I was afraid something else would go wrong." Mona explained. Over the past week, she had worked on the dress every time she returned home. Initially, it was all her work, but later, Maxwell helped her. She had worried he might not do

dress. If everyone knew it was hand-stitched by Maxwell, they would probably triple