Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 493

It was probably about the materials list, so Mila hurried to answer.

"Have the sketches been finalized?" Jade asked.

"Yeah, as soon as everything arrives, I can officially get started," Mila replied, stifling a yawn.

"Do you want me to assign a few seamstresses to help? Alençon lace takes ages, and handling it all alone might be too much."

"It's fine, I've got this." Mila hesitated, but ultimately declined with a smile. "I'm at my most energetic right now. Besides, this wedding dress is the biggest

commission I've ever taken, and the client gave me total creative freedom. I want to make it myself, start to finish."

There was a pause on the other end. Jade caught the meaning in her words and laughed softly. "Ambitious, aren't you?"

Mila chuckled in return.

"All right then," Jade continued, "I'll handle things with the royal family for now. The profit from this isn't important. If you can, submit your work to the CFDA. Mila, go win that award."

CFDA.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards-the Oscars of the fashion world-founded by the godmother of American fashion herself. It was one of the most prestigious honors a designer could receive, on par with Britain's BFA, and among the most anticipated events in the industry.

The money and resources that came with the prize were nice, but Mila wasn't lacking in those. What she needed was something else-recognition, proof that she truly belonged at the top.

CFDA could give

as she

the royal family's invitation represented momentum, then winning this would make everything official-she wouldn't just

began

and could see a future

Mila closed her eyes.

"All right," she said.

for it, and chase

was just calling to talk business, but after that, they chatted about everyday things for a while. Mila was practically falling asleep and about to suggest they both call it a night, when Jade

thing-what's going on with

Who?

into gear, and within a couple seconds she was fully alert.

talked to Johnnie. He has a good impression of you-actually, he likes you. And you? It's been ages and you haven't given me an answer. If you're not interested, just say so and

already talked

and Johnnie's little act to delay the family's matchmaking mission.

gift exchange, they hadn't seen each other. Where did this

appealing anymore. She had enough on

a

and it's only going to get busier from here. Honestly, I really don't have the headspace

finding him? He's handsome and well-rounded. Whatever, if you're not into him, I'll find

prospects had

a cold sweat