Pauline took a couple of steps forward, standing firm as she spoke up for Edwina.
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“I can vouch for her. She sent me the design herself, and I still love all the chat history if you want to check,” she said.
Rupert let out a cold laugh and shot back. “If she really designed, then why didn’t she come to the meeting with you guys just now!
This is her achievement. If she really drew it, would she just give it away and let someone else take the credit?
“Tauline. if you’re going to cover for your own people, at least come up with a better excuse.”
Everyone was nodding along, agreeing with Rupert’s logic. If Edina really was the designer, why wasn’t she here claiming her glory? The room buzzed with chatter, and soon everyone wis throwing shade at Edwina.
Edwina faced all the doubts and cutting remarks with calm composure, not flinching for a second. It was as if everything was unfolding just as she’d expected, and none of their barbs could shake her.
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Peter poked his head in and asked, “Mr. Gibson, do you need the conference room? I can get everyone out
you.
When Peter got back to the top floor, he found Kelvin just standing there at the conference room door, not moving an inch.
Kelvin just waved him off, gesturing for Peter to zip it and let him enjoy the drama in peace.
Kelvin couldn’t wait to see how Edwina would flip the script. Onber pretty, youthful face, there was always a maturity way beyond her years, almost out of place.
And those deep, clear eyes of hers were steady and unruffled, like she’d seen it all before, untouched by the drama swirling around her.
Edwina leaned forward, propping her chin on her hand, giving Rupert a nonchalant, laid–back look like she couldn’t care
less.
“What if I could pull out the original sketches right now?” Edwin said, totally unfazed.
Rupert said coldly, “Seriously? How could someone your age come up with something this perfect? Even if you whip out the original sketches, who’s to say you didn’t just buy them or swipe hem from someone else? Only a fool would fall for that.”
He made sure to glance over at Pauline and her crew as he spoke
Leander was so mad he could barely get the words out. “You… you guys”
Edwina nodded along, playing right into their expectations. “Yea, I saw this coming. Good thing I never bothered with drafts for these. Just one shot, done in a single go.”
That just made her sound even more brazen.
A bunch of people, especially the Nocturne Designs crew, could help but laugh out loud in disbelief and irritation.
“Does she even hear herself right now?” someone snorted,
“No drafts for something this advanced? She’s just talking big, no even bothering with a draft, another person jeered.
“That’s the best joke I’ve heard all year, someone else added.
Edwina kept her cool, walked right up to Rupert, and smoothly took a few blank A4 sheets from his hand, then picked up a black ballpoint pen from Helene.
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If I want to prove myself, all I need is a pen and some paper,” Levina said, her voice steady and confident
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Her hand glided over the paper like a butterfly flirting through aarden–quick, lively, and brilliant, lines appearing as if by magic wherever she moved
The Noctume Designs crew was stunned, jaws practically hitting the floor
“Wait, is she seriously about to whip up a design on the spot?” soparone blurted out, eyes wide.
Even Pauline and Leander were dumbstruck, just staring like th’d seen a ghost.
Did Maberly Fashion just land themselves a design prodigy peeple couldn’t help but think
With everyone’s attention locked on Edwina, Helene gripped her skirt so tight her palms started to sweat
No way, there’s no chance she can actually pull this off.
Seriously, how could some girl from the sticks ever know how to design anything?” she sneered to herself.
Ten minutes later, Edwina had sketched out a gorgeous dress right there on the spot.
She totally blew everyone away.
Even the execs who didn’t know the first thing about design were left staring, especially the women in the room.
The dress featured a rose leaf edge and a skirt covered in delicate blossoms. It was classy and simple, but far from plain. The cut had classic vibes, cleverly designed to hide all those usual problem areas, like a little belly or thicker arms.
The room went dead silent.
Edwina was the real deal, a design genius, plain and simple.
This dress didn’t just match the original designs; it blew them out of the water.
Watching the live feed on his phone, Kelvin, usually the picture of calm, never showing a hint of excitement or disappointment, actually found himself caught off guard by Edwina’s show–stopping flex.
Helene was stunned. How could this even happen?” she thought totally thrown. She shot Rupert a death stare.
Rupert, grasping at straws, blurted out, “You must’ve just memorized the design ahead of time, hoping to fool us all and sneak your way through, right?
“Edwina, don’t even think you can get away with a cheap trick”
“Oh, really?” Edwina shot back, her tone cool and totally unfazel
She picked up another blank A4 sheet, and this time, Pauline, ever considerate, handed her a set of colored pencils With those vibrant colors in her hand, Edwina’s sketches became evermore dazzling and expressive, instantly drawing every eye
Half an hour later, Edwina had cranked out five fully polished design sketches, averaging just six minutes each, all straight from scratch, no drafts at all.
Calling them masterpieces might be pushing it, but honestly, the left every other brand’s dresses in the dust.
Edwina tossed the sketches down in front of Rupert, barely hold ng back the urge to chuck them right in his face.
She knew exactly who was behind all this–Helene.
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Chrissy Weaver, head of Noctume Designs, immediately dialed on her attitude. She knew how to play the game when to swallow her pride and when to push and with a rare gem like Edwina in front of her, there was no way she was letting Edwina slip through her fingers
“Miss Lennox, would you consider joining Nocturne Designs? In offer you the best perks and pay and the title of Chief Designer. Trust me, your future here will be way brighter than anything Maberly Fashion could offer
That place is practically on the verge of shutting down anyway Chrissy said, sounding genuinely eager
Helene, who was only temporarily running Nocturne Designs, clenched her fists so tight her knuckles turned white the wanted nothing more than to rip Edwina to shreds.
Back when Rupert had assigned her to run Nocturne Designs, Chrissy had never treated her with this much respect, let alone buttered her up like this.
With every blow, Helene’s resentment kept piling up, almost ready to burst.
Why does Edwina always have to steal the spotlight? She’s just some wild girl from nowhere! Helene seethed, jealousy gnawing at her.
Edwina shot Chrissy a cool, indifferent look, but her attention quickly landed on Leander, making it clear where her loyalties lay.
“Sorry, but I’m not interested in any brand that takes credit for someone else’s work. I’m sticking with Maberly Fashion,” Edwina said, her voice steady and firm.
She added, “And Chrissy, let me give you a piece of advice: Why are we fighting each other when we come from the ume place?
“Nocturne Designs and Maberly Fashion could’ve grown together, but you’re busy grabbing resources and trying to push Leander down. Do you really think your department can go farting like this?”
Edwina stone was calm as she finished. “Even if you’re competiters out there, don’t forget you both belong to the Cibson Group
Suddenly, the conference room door swung open, and the sound of crisp applause filled the air.
“Miss Lennox, very well said, Kelvin said, a rare smile tugging at his lips as he looked at Edwina genuine admiration shining
As soon as everyone saw Kelvin, they all stood up to greet him. “Mr. Gilson
Kelvin waved for ever your to sit back down, bait the tension worried Edwina night hold a grudge and make things difficult
After all, it was clear now that Kelvin genuinely admired Edwina
nom was palpable. Nobody could relax, they were all them later.
“Miss Lennox, you’re the kind of talent we need. Since you’ve clasen Maberly Fashion over Nocturne Designs, I’m all for it. I’ll be putting more resources into Maberly Fashion and making sure it gets the boost it deserves” Kelvin sand, his voice steady and full of authority.
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Pauline and Leander will stay in charge of Maberly Fashion, hedded
Pauline and Leander immediately thanked Kelvin, their faces listing up with gratitude
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