When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 285

That afternoon, while I was deeply engrossed in sketching designs for our spring collection, a heated argument outside my office broke my concentration.

One voice was unmistakably familiar, and the other wasn’t completely from a stranger.

I had barely cracked open the door when I heard Christine’s unmistakable retort, “Don’t you get it? I said no, we’re not taking your business! Designing a dress for you is beneath Jane’s talent!”

“Hmph!” The other party scoffed, dripping with their usual arrogance. “Well, I’m laying it out here. You’ll do it whether you want to or not.”

Only Dorothy could wield such brazen bullying.

“And what it I refuse?” Christine stood her ground, opening her arms in a gesture of defiance. “Why don’t you call the cops? Oh, right, you’ll need animal control for that. Don’t bother dialing 911 and waste their time.”

when it

it came to verbal sparing, Christine was undefeatable.

sure you won’t do it? Fine, then I’ll make sure your grand opening today

I’ll do it!”

stepped forward, making

commission on me was just another way to squash any lingering feelings

was

had thought he was

paying, why should

If she chose to be our enemy. Janedream

powerful and well–established family for

least you know what’s

the art of animal speak to

on that I was echoing Christine’s earlier insinuation, calling

a scomful chuckle, “People like you, born to serve me, can only find joy in

victories.”

I clenched

my fist

find

the Myers family, a household whose wealth and power