Natalie breathed a sigh of relief at the designers’ change in attitudes.

In all industries, racial discrimination had always been a major issue in the international arena.

Back when she used the identity of Mina to debut in the design industry, she was often picked on by designers of other nationalities. After all, they looked down on designers from her region and felt that they were ignorant about fashion. Otherwise, Alfred wouldn’t be the only top-notch designer from the region.

There were also few models from the region, and that contributed to the oppression from foreign designers.

She had initially thought that she would be confronted with some oppression during the competition and had braced herself to retaliate.

She never thought that her mentor’s name would nip all crises in the bud.

Amused, she returned to the villa and planned to make a call back home.

Hmm… It’s almost eight o’clock in the morning back home, so Shane is probably awake, yes? At that thought, she gave Shane a call.

It seemed that the man had been waiting for her call, for he answered the moment the call went through. “Hello.”

“You’re awake, Shane?” Natalie asked, sitting on the sofa.

 

Shane lifted his chin a fraction. “Yup. Has the banquet ended on your side?”

Smiling, Natalie nodded. “Yeah.”

 

inquired in a

“Of course, I am. I’d been standing for almost the entire

silent for a few seconds before he suggested, “In that case, I’ll

okay. I was just joking with you,” Natalie declined, torn

there’s still a baby in your belly. Did

head and caressed her stomach, her gaze tender.

the morning sickness hasn’t besieged me yet that I feel fine. But… I might really suffer

her thoughts, Shane seemed to release a shaky breath of relief when he

children awake?” Natalie picked up the glass on the coffee table and took a sip of

head slightly in response. “No, I’ll ask Mrs. Wilson to wake them after our

“Okay,” Natalie assented.

the way, I’ve already investigated some of Jacqueline’s past.” His voice

her expression turning solemn.

indeed tortured a cat, and it wasn’t just

Natalie snorted. “In that case, it’s even more likely that she’s the culprit behind

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