Chapter 410:


    After a moment, Kaiden parted his lips from hers, his hand still lingering on her neck. His voice was rough as he whispered, “Go.”


    Uponnding at Meloria Airport, Ellie was immediately greeted by a representative from the Light brand. She was swiftly taken to her hotel to begin the hectic preparations for the uing show, busy as ever.


    Two dayster, early in the morning, the models were getting their makeup and styling done for the evening’s show. Suddenly, Jonah Hewitt’s assistant burst in, panic-stricken.


    “Jonah, there’s a problem! The partner’s jewelry can’t be delivered!”


    Jonah, the chief costume designer for the Light show, was a man in his mid-thirties and quite handsome. He was perplexed. “How can that be? Isn’t the jewelry provided by Carole?” he asked.


    “The jewelry partner is Carole?” Ellie echoed, her concern growing. She felt uneasy at the mention of Carole’s name. She knew the show’s jewelry was being styled by a prominent designer, but she didn’t realize it was her. The jewelry’s high value and small size meant Ellie had only seen photos, not the actual pieces.


    “Yes, that’s her,” Jonah confirmed, quickly dialing Carole’s studio. The call was brief, and Jonah’s face darkened with each passing second. He hung up, looking very serious.


    “What happened?” Ellie asked, her worry evident.


    “Carole’s agent said she thinks the designs don’t match ourpany’s style. She’s pulling out and will pay the breach of contract fee,” Jonah exined, his expression grim. “We’ve worked with her before, which is why we trusted her to deliver the jewelry on the day of the show.”


    Ellie realized the severity of the situation. The breach of contract fee wasn’t the main issue. Carole backing out on the day of the show seemed more like a deliberate act than a genuine concern about design mismatches.


    Ellie had a sinking feeling. This felt personal. Carole was targeting her. This was Ellie’s first time leading an international show for Light, and any failure, especially now, would tarnish her career.


    Jonah, now racing against time, began calling various contacts to secure alternative jewelry. He was too upied to confront Carole about her actions.


    Meanwhile, Ellie stepped aside and dialed Carole’s number.


    “Miss Lambert, this is Ellie,” she said as soon as the call connected.


    “Miss Gordon? How did you get my contact? Did Kaiden tell you?” Carole’s voice sounded suspicious.


    “You called me to plead for Herman once, remember? I saved your number after that call.” Ellie was irked by Carole’s mention of Kaiden.


    “I see. Do you need something, Miss Gordon?” Carole’s tone was deliberate, though she was already aware of why Ellie was calling, having been briefed by her agent.


    Ellie didn’t want to waste time with pleasantries. “Miss Lambert, I’m leading the styling for this Light show. I just heard about your abrupt contract breach. You’ve worked with Light three times before. If there’s a mismatch in design style or concept, why were the past coborations sessful?”


    “The previous times were indeed fine,” Carole responded, her words hinting at something more.


    Ellie, looking down at the carpet, chuckled softly. Her voice took on a colder edge. “Is it because I’m involved this time?”


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