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This was expected by Serena Jennings.
Although Caleb Lockwood hadn’t acknowledged ire Shaw’s identity, the fact that he allowed ire Shaw to hold his arm and never
shook it off spoke volumes.
Ronan Ross looked at Caleb Lockwood and ire Shaw with a hint of ambiguity in his eyes.
He invited all four of them inside and instructed his assistant to prepare tea.
Though Ronan Ross wasn’t the president of the Jewelry Collection Association, he had an established habit: every year, he would pick a
new designer to rmend to the association.
This was why both Caleb Lockwood and Peter chose him.
Since Peter had arrived early with Serena Jennings, Ronan Ross directly asked his assistant to collect Serena Jennings‘ designs along with
ire Shaw’s.
Every designer visiting him was expected to bring a piece of jewelry they designed, as long as it showcased their design philosophy.
“You all can go back and wait for the results! Once I’ve made a decision, my assistant will inform you.”
Ronan Ross chatted with the four for most of the day before asking his assistant to see them out.
The assistant, returning, identally bumped into the corner of a cab, knocking off the name tags affixed to two jewelry boxes.
In her haste, she picked up the name tags and reaffixed them, identally cing Serena Jennings‘ name tag on ire Shaw’s jewelry
box, and vice versa.
“Little Ai, bring me the designs of the two of them!”
The assistant picked up the two jewelry boxes and handed them over to Ronan Ross.
Serena Jennings returned to her studio, feeling uneasy.
After Caleb Lockwood informed her that ire Shaw had also opened a studio, she anticipated that she and ire Shaw might eventually face off.
But she didn’t expect the confrontation toe so swiftly.
However, Serena Jennings wasn’t entirely without confidence.
On her way back, Peter drove past a mall, where Serena saw the jewelry prominently disyed in the windows were all her designs.
Peter informed her that the Lockwood Group’s sales had doubled in the past two months, surpassing FY’s.
Being a designer himself, Peter could instantly recognize the new collections Lockwood Group released were Serena Jennings‘ designs, even though she had resigned.
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“Those were my designs that were shot down by the lead designer back then.”
The “lead designer” Serena referred to was clearly ire Shaw.
She hadn’t expected that after her resignation, ire Shaw would showcase those designs and contribute such astonishing sales to
Lockwood Group’s jewelry brand.
Serena Jennings waited a full week before finally receiving the results.
Peter was the one who called to inform her.
“Unfortunately, Ronan Ross chose ire Shaw’s design.”
Serena Jennings’s heart plunged like a roller coaster, hitting rock bottom.
“Serena? Are you okay!”
“…I’m fine…”
By the tone of Serena Jennings’s voice, Peter instantly knew how disappointed she was.
“But the other party did praise your design, just that they admired ire Shaw’s concept more.”
“Hmm…”
Serena knew Peter was trying tofort her, but right now, Serena couldn’t muster any spirit.
Her studio’s first step resulted in a loss, entirely her responsibility.
Seeing Serena silent for so long, Peter changed the topic:
“How about I treat you to dinner tonight?”
“You’ve already helped me so much, I can’t let you spend even more.”
“No, this time you’re helping me. I need you to be my dance partner.”
Serena Jennings’s eyes widened, realizing that Peter’s dinner invitation might be quite significant.
The Royal Elysian Banquet Hall.
Lavishly decorated, sses clinking.
Ronan Ross was enthusiastically rmending ire Shaw to Leo Grant, the president of their Jewelry Collection Association.
“President Leo, this emerging designer has great potential, her design philosophy is incredibly innovative… Ronan Ross was full of praise for ire Shaw: “The crystal button that flows, which she designed, is something I’ve never seen before.”
Initially, ire Shaw’s face was full of smiles as she received the praises.
However, upon hearing “crystal button,” her smile froze unexpectedly.
“What’s wrong?”
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Standing beside, Caleb Lockwood noticed the subtle change in ire Shaw’s expression.
“Nothing, nothing,” ire Shaw shook her head, “Just thought Mr. Ross was exaggerating”
“Not at all, a small button, not only is it intricately and three–dimensionally designed, but the crystal cut is dazzlingly perfect and meets
the most essential elements of jewelry, the flowing metal within conveys an aura of grandeur and sophistication.” Ronan Ross continued
praising.
But ire Shaw couldn’t endure another word of it.
She hadn’t even designed a button!
At that time, because Caleb Lockwood told her Ronan Ross favored traditional Chinese styles, she chose prime Mutton Fat Jade to create
a gold–iid jade thumb ring.
Initially, upon hearing from Caleb Lockwood today that Ronan Ross selected her design, she was delighted and felt assured of her design
prowess.
Yet what was this… Could it be Ronan Ross mistaking her design for Serena Jennings’s!
ire Shaw felt both angry and terrified.
Angry at Ronan Ross’sck of discernment.
Afraid that if this matter got out and reached Serena Jennings, it would be a scandal.
“Caleb, let’s go over there and dance, it’s a bit stifling here.”
“Alright.”
Caleb Lockwood walked with ire Shaw towards the dance floor, when two people appearing at the banquet hall entrance caught his
attention.
Caleb Lockwood paused, and ire Shaw followed suit, looking towards the entrance.
Serena Jennings noticed many people casting their gaze on her, feeling surprised.
“Is there something on my face<i>? </i>Or did I not wear my dress properly?” Serena asked Peter beside her.
Peter, dressed in a ck tailcoat, looked quite elegant and very British.
“No, it’s just that you’re too beautiful, they’re all astonished by you.”
Serena Jennings’s cheeks med, thinking, Peter was too good at givingpliments.
“I think having you as a boyfriend would be quite delightful.”
Peter was momentarily stunned, only to hear Serena Jennings continue: “Because you’re so good at sweet–talking!”
“I’m just stating the truth.”
Serena Jennings couldn’t help but burst intoughter.
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However, her smile quickly faded away.
Because she saw Caleb Lockwood with ire Shaw.
Caleb Lockwood walked towards Serena Jennings, and ire Shaw had no choice but to follow.
Serena Jennings noticed Caleb Lockwood nce down and examine her, his gaze icy.
“Did he give it to you?”
Upon hearing Caleb Lockwood’sposed voice, Serena Jennings paused, realizing he was likely referring to the white pearl gown she
was wearing.
Serena Jennings nodded.
Caleb Lockwood observed Serena Jennings’s confused expression and realized she had no idea Peter had gifted her a gown that was FY’s
store treasure, adorned with over a thousand top–grade Australian white pearls, and a collectible luxury with only two pieces worldwide.
One was custom–made for the Ydris Queen’s coronation banquet.
And the other, was currently worn by Serena Jennings.
Serena Jennings had no expertise in haute couture gowns nor any interest in them.
But ire Shaw did.
Earlier, she just realized Ronan Ross had chosen Serena Jennings’s design, and now, she was outdone by Serena Jennings even in terms
of attire.
ire Shaw nearly crushed the red coral bracelet on her wrist.
“Wow… Is that the haute couture gown identical to the Queen’s?”
Serena Jennings turned around at the sound, seeing a slender, elegant young woman wearing a ck fishtail dress.
Serena Jennings didn’t recognize the woman, but the malepanion beside her was familiar.
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