Female Novel
Chapter 108
Comparing Bailey's design with Jessica's revealed the massive difference in quality between the two.The former was on a completely different level compared to the latter.
If Caridee had known Bailey was the famous Snowflake, she wouldn't have been as picky and missedout on that masterpiece.
With Bailey's gown on her, she would no doubt amaze everyone and become the target of theiradmiration. novelbin
However, since her relationship with Bailey had soured, she had no guts to ask Bailey to give her theright to use that design.
She began to resent Jessica because she knew Jessica was jealous of Bailey's talents. It was mostdefinitely why Jessica had instigated her to set off the series of events that had led to the currentawkward situation.
“We're talking about my coming-of-age ceremony, Ms. Tanner. How can I be the center of attentionwearing this plain gown? As a designer, you should always strive to be more creative instead of playingit safe. Otherwise, you'll get disqualified easily.”
Jessica's smile froze. Creative? Like how Bailey adds sexy and revealing elements to a traditionalgown?
She had been trying for days to come up with something good, but all of her designs were awful.
Unless she copied Bailey's design ideas, there was no way she could ever design a fashionable gown.
The thought of taking inspiration from Bailey made her feel disgusted and angry at herself. That b*tchbroke the style of clothing that has been passed down for many years. One day, she'll get boycottedover it. Just wait and see, Bailey!
“Ms. Caridee, daughters from the ten most prestigious families use this kind of style for their coming-of-age gown. You, too, can—”
Slap!
Caridee slapped the blueprint in her hand on the table and said through gritted teeth, “What do youmean by that? Are you saying I don't deserve to wear a new, creative type of gown? Don't come upwith excuses for your incompetence, Jessica. There are many good designers in this world, and I canhire any of them with just a few million.”
What is she trying to say? Jessica's face turned pale. Is she not going to use my design? If she doesn'tuse it, then how can I be a candidate for The Grand Fashion Show? How will I be able to obtain the titleof The Ultimate Designer?
“P-Please give me another week, Ms. Caridee. I'll definitely design something that'll satisfy—”
“A week?” Caridee raised her voice. “There's only half a month left until my coming-of-age ceremony. Ifyou spend another week designing my gown and manage to meet my expectations, then that's fine.But if you don't, what am I supposed to do, huh? Do I give you another week to make a new one? Bythe time you're done, my coming-of-age ceremony will be over!”
“I-I'm sorry. How about five days? Just give me five more days. I'll—”
Before Jessica could finish her sentence, Caridee grabbed her bag and left.
Caridee uttered, “I'll find someone else. There's no need for you to worry about it anymore. As for thecandidates for The Grand Fashion Show, I suggest you wait for another four years. Take the time toimprove your skills. Otherwise, don't expect to be qualified for the show even after forty years, muchless four.”
Jessica watched her leave with her fists tightened. This is all because of that b*tch, Bailey. Before sheshowed up, my position in Luther Group was solid. After she came, everything that has been going wellfor me has been ruined! There's no way I'll stand for this! If I don't retaliate, there's no way I'll shinebrightly for the rest of my life!
“Bailey, I'm going to flay you alive and grind your bones into dust...”
After Caridee left the cafe, she went straight to the office on the highest floor of Luther Group.
She didn't have the guts to barge in. Instead, she entered the secretary's office first to ask forpermission before she went into Artemis' office.
Artemis raised his head from looking at a pile of documents and glanced at her calmly. “What do youwant?”
The tip of her tongue was pressed against her cheek as she tried to find the right way to say what shewanted. After a long while, she stammered, “Artemis, I... I really like Bailey's... I like her design for thegown.”
She really, really liked the design. From the moment she saw it, she had already fallen in love with it.
“Oh?” Artemis cocked an eyebrow as he spoke with a half-smile. “Several days ago, you said you wereworried that wearing her gown, which you claimed was plagiarized, would tarnish your reputation. Youknow you're embarrassing yourself now that you've changed your mind, right?”
Caridee pursed her lips and made up her mind. “As long as I can get the right to use her design, I havenothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, I'll do it if you ask me to apologize to Bailey. She's an expertdesigner with actual skills, and she deserves the title of The Ultimate Designer. I'm willing to kneel infront of her and apologize if that's what it takes.”
A smile appeared on Artemis' face, and his tone was gentler as he said, “I know you're not that kind ofmean girl, so tell me, who was the one who instigated you besides Jessica?”
“Well...” Caridee hesitated. Should I sell Rhonda out? The reason I've been having all these wrongideas about Bailey is because of Rhonda. Now that I think about it, yeah, I was used.
“What's the matter? Are you so much of a saint that you're not only not angry at the person using you,but you're willing to protect her, too?”
“No way,” Caridee said with hatred. “I was wrong, and I threw out all the lessons you taught me overthe years. I have no excuse for listening to others. Once I return home, I'll reflect on my actions. As for
who instigated me, I think you know the answer. You only asked me to force myself to admit mymistake. I know what I did wrong now.”
Artemis stood up and walked around his desk to stand in front of his sister. He patted her head andchuckled. “You didn't completely throw all my lessons from the window. There's no need for you toreflect on your actions. But you do need to apologize to Bailey. She has put in genuine efforts to designyou a gown but was suspected by you as a result. No one would feel great about it if they were in herplace.”
Caridee lowered her head slightly. “What do I do if she refuses to give me the right to use the designeven after I apologize to her?”
“You just need to apologize to her sincerely. Leave the rest to me.”
“Really?”
“Go. Dwayne has her address. Ask him for it.”
“Okay.”
The doorbell was ringing at Shelbert Condominium.
“Hado, open the door,” Zayron ordered.
Hado shrank back and played dead on the ground.
It didn't want to do that anymore because every time it opened the door, it would get kicked, fly across
the air, and crash into the ground like an object.
Its experience had taught it not to be bothered with opening the door even if it was punished later.
The boy glared at it before getting up from the couch and opening the door.
At the sight of the visitor, he slammed the door shut. What the hell? How dare this b*stard come here!Does he not know how angry Bailey is right now?
Maxton approached him and asked with furrowed eyebrows, “What's wrong, Idiot?”
“Don't you have eyes? Take a look yourself.” Zayron pointed at the peephole.
Standing on his toes, Maxton peeked through the peephole and instantly trembled out of fear. “It's JerkUncle. Why is he here?”
Zayron slapped the back of his head and glared at him. “Keep your voice down! Don't let my mommyhear you.”