The Queen's Back

Chapter 84

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After returning to her workstation, Mona started preparing for the Nathontown Design Competition. This time, there wasn't a fixed theme, allowing for free creative expression. Models would showcase her designed gowns, and judges would score them. The top three

designs would compete against those from other cities.

The Nathontown Design Competition included not just designers from the Clem Group but also designers from across Nathontown.

As soon as registration opened, Mona submitted her application form. Now she was contemplating which model to choose

for the fashion show.

Of course, the Clem Group also had

talent agency, but she wasn't familiar with the models there and wasn't sure who to approach.

Lost in thought, Mona suddenly heard her phone vibrate. It was from Artemis.

Excited, Mona picked up the phone and thought, 'How could I forget that I have her number?

"Mona, have you registered for the Nathontown Design Competition? Do you need a model? I'd like to volunteer, Artemis. said.

Mona responded eagerly. "Yes, I definitely need one."

Artemis had a great figure and had participated in many fashion shows, gaining plenty of experience. What was more, Mona had worked with her before, so they were well-acquainted.

"Great! Once you've designed the outfits, come find me. I'm looking forward to your new designs, and I hope they'll wow me like the last time, Artemis replied.

awe. Even

Design Competition, she reached out to Mona, worried that someone else might

Thankfully, she acted quickly.

I'll make sure you're satisfied, Mona

appreciation from her previous design experience gave Mona a significant boost

felt she had tackled a major

Elara staring at her. Mona asked, "What's

bracelet she had bought on Mona's desk. She had chosen it after much deliberation and spent a good chunk of her salary on it. A bit embarrassed, she said, "This is for you. It's not some luxury

simple yet stylish, exactly to her taste. "I love it. Why did you suddenly think of giving me a gift?" she

holiday or

a long time to choose it. As for the design competition, can I follow your lead? I want to learn from you. I know my design skills are limited, and if I register on my own, I probably won't even make it past the preliminary round. Please, Mona, can

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you just say so? I'll gladly accept your bracelet. Thank you,"

it meant a lot to her. She immediately put it

give her a massive diamond necklace,

in the Design Department watched Alice's rejection and quickly concealed

derision. She was determined to

weekend rolled around, Mona received a message from Barbara early in

to the hospital for a check-up today, so I

read the message but pretended she hadn't seen it. She had everything packed and was determined to go shopping. no chance of canceling.

sofa, watching the two women leave and feeling frustrated.

was constantly vying

were going out shopping without him, which only added to

wanted some form of

her car right in front of Barbara's apartment and knocked on the

thought. 'Didn't I say I