The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 12

Shakira called Sean.

On the other end, Sean was all smiles. "So, what do you think? Did you love the birthday gift I got you?"

Shakira laughed meaningfully. "I love it very much."

'She loves it! Very much!' Sean beamed with pride, feeling like he was floating.

Just as he soaked in his moment of glory, Shakira asked, "Where did those design submissions come from?"

Sean replied with excitement, "Oh, I got those through Yonder Digital. I made sure to screen the first drafts, and I only sent you the best picks. After all, your assistant needs to be top-notch."

Even though Sean wasn't an expert in fashion design, he was a huge fan of Shakira. To him, everything she did was gold. Even her assistant had to measure up.

Shakira sent him a screenshot. "Take a look at this person for me"

Sean checked the picture, his pride swelling again. "I saw real potential in this girl named 'Cherry' right away. You think her designs are good too, right?"

Shakira's eyes

darkened, her voice flat. "Her sketches are all mine."

""What?" Sean was stunned.

"When I went back to the Nelson residence, I took my old sketchbook with my past drafts. I even drew some new designs whenever I got bored. The submissions? They all came from my sketchbook," explained Shakira.

She just noticed her sketchbook vanished last night, and now, it had suddenly "shown up." Something felt off, and she couldn't shake the feeling.

Sean fell silent. Shakira could hear him typing heavily and she knew he was fuming.

After a moment, Sean spoke up, his voice cold. "You'll never guess who Cherry really is."

Shakira stayed cool. "Yvette."

"Damn! How did you figure that out so fast?"

"The sketchbook went missing at the Nelson residence. Only Yvette would be bold enough to use it for her submissions."

donating a kidney in her past life, Shakira had spent a lot of time recovering at home. Under the Nelson family' watchful eye and their "good intentions," she was pretty out of the loop. One day,

at the top of the stairs, catching bits and pieces of the

brothers. How could you hide things

only did you secretly become a signed designer for Yonder Digital, but you also won the International Design Award for Best Newcomer. That's a level most fashion designers strive for their whole

You're already a rising designer, and we

but it's just so hectic right now. I can barely finish one sketch

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all-nighters, Yvette. You had a kidney transplant less than six

"Got it, Felix."

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wrapped her shawl around herself and slowly

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your titles, and now she's snagging your designs!

I've just been transported back last night and cut ties with the Nelson family. Even if I hadn't left them, those designs would eventually come to light, and I would find

won awards by claiming my designs as her own. Did she really think the Nelson family liked her that much? Or did she believe I wouldn't get the chance to expose

terrible idea struck Shakira, making her more

Sean's voice pulled

"Yeah, I'm here."

I'll deal with

her? Do you really think she'll own up to

evidence. She

catch her red-handed, she'll shed a few tears and play the victim, and the Nelsons will forgive her in a heartbeat. What does she really stand to lose?" Shakira sneered, thinking of last night-the Nelson family lost a hundred million dollars. And Yvette? Just a few

Sean fumed, his frustration bubbling over. "You can't let

Nelsons'

steal, then let

mocking glint in her eye.

in the Nelson

stab us in the back like this? That jerk Sean must be playing

the world since

were light-years ahead. Landing a partnership would have doubled Nelson Group's size and profits, and by taking advantage of Yonder Digital's strengths, they had everything lined

like having a treasure delivered