The Queen's Back

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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

she reached

Thankfully, she acted quickly.

make sure you're satisfied, Mona

appreciation from her previous design experience gave Mona a significant boost

Mona felt she had

she noticed Elara staring

Mona's desk. She had chosen it after much deliberation and spent a good chunk of her salary on it. A bit

her taste. "I love it. Why did you suddenly think of giving me a gift?" she

was no holiday or birthday

your lead? I want to learn from you. I know my design skills are limited, and if I register on my own, I probably

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say so? I'll gladly accept

meant a lot to her. She immediately put it on her

a massive diamond necklace, delicately hinting at the same request Elara had made. Mona outright

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

She was determined to win the Nathontown Design Competition and claimed the championship, making everyone envious, especially

weekend rolled around, Mona received a message from Barbara early in the morning. [Mona, my

and I have to take her to the hospital for a check-up today, so I can't go shopping

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

sat on the sofa, watching the two women leave and feeling frustrated. The kidnapping incident was long behind

was constantly

out shopping without him, which

wanted some form of

car right in front of Barbara's apartment

it and was shocked to see Mona. Barbara thought. 'Didn't I say I am taking my mother to the