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    She nodded in approval; Nte had managed everything perfectly.


    “Sadie, you’re back to work!” Nte eximed with a bright smile upon seeing her.


    “I see the studio’s remodeling went well,” Sadie said with a smile.


    “Of course! I made sure everyone worked hard. I even convinced them to put in extra hours toplete it sooner,” Nte replied, lifting her chin with pride. “How are you feeling, by the way? Are you better now?”


    “I feel perfectly fine. Thanks for asking.” Sadie patted Nte’s shoulder. “Any news regarding the International Jewelry Design Competition?”


    “Oh, gosh, yes!” Nte pped her hands excitedly. “Sadie, your work has been shortlisted. A small g will be held tomorrow night, and thepetition will officially start the day after. The organizers invited you to tomorrow’s party.”


    “I see. Great, then. Please prepare an evening dress for me.”


    “No problem!” Nte patted her chest. “Leave everything to me.”


    Sadie chuckled at her zeal, then walked over to her desk. She turned herptop on and began going through the work that had piled up while she was gone.


    She needed to finish everything as soon as possible, so she could fully focus on preparing for the contest.


    Sadie was determined to prove herself in the industry. More importantly, she wanted to make the people who had hurt her pay. They were going to find out that she was no pushover.


    Sadie buried herself in work andpletely lost track of time. She only stopped when Nte knocked on her door to remind her that it was time to clock out.


    Sadie sat back and stretched, then gathered her purse and coat.


    “Make sure to dress yourself up for tomorrow, okay?” Nte said with a wink.


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    Sadie smiled. “Yes, yes. Got it.”


    They parted ways outside the studio, and Sadie drove home.


    The next evening, Sadie arrived at the party’s venue just before it started.


    She was wearing a ck, backless evening gown that entuated her silhouette. Her long, dark hair was pinned up, drawing attention to her slender neck. Her makeup was light and exquisite, and she carried herself with grace and elegance that made heads turn her way.


    Sadie glided through the crowd, exchanging pleasantries with designers and brand representatives. She maintained a polite smile throughout, one that exuded confidence and charm.


    “Well, well, well.” A sharp, mocking voice suddenly broke through the mingling guests. “Isn’t this the famous designer, Miss Hudson?”


    Sadie turned to see Vivi standing behind her, wearing a sneer. Vivi wore a tight, red dress that matched her bold makeup. While she made for a striking figure, she looked somewhat garish next to Sadie.


    “Miss Quinn,” Sadie greeted calmly. “Long time no see.”


    “Long time no see?” Vivi scoffed. “I heard your studio ran into some trouble recently. To be honest, I thought you would be too ashamed to show your face at public events like this.”


    Sadie’s lips curled into a subtle smile. “Sorry to disappoint you, but my studio and I are actually doing pretty well. But I heard you’ve been trying to secure a deal with Lawrence Group. That hasn’t exactly worked out, has it?”


    Vivi’s expression darkened. She wasn’t expecting Sadie to know about this.


    The Lawrence Group was a renowned jewelry brand in Helva, and one of Sadie’s long-time clients.


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