Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 233 The First Order

Christina arched a brow at Gwyneth and challenged, “You’re welcome to find another designer if you don’t

trust me.”

Christina would never jeopardize her reputation by putting out a subpar design.

“Well, I’m not in a rush, and I’m sure you’ll work on the design until I’m satisfied, yes?” came Gwyneth’s

response.

She had witnessed Christina’s talent in the past, or she would not have approached the latter.

Plus, I can’t find a better designer now…

Christina replied, “Then don’t fret about it. I feel obligated to remind you, though, that the design is going to take some time.”

The process of designing a dress did not merely stop at the sketching stage. After rounds of editing and the client’s stamp of approval, there was still the final step of sewing the dress from scratch.

Back when she still worked for Radiant Corporation, Christina had always felt as though she was sacrificing quality for quantity.

Things were different now. She could nitpick at every aspect of the design until she was satisfied instead of leaving it to another department or colleague.

“I’m not in a rush.” Gwyneth surveyed the empty studio and added, “And since your studio just opened, I suppose I’m your only customer at the moment.”

Christina shot her a sheepish smile. In fact, there was still a pile of work to get through before her studio’s operations were in full swing.

Before she could utter a reply, Gwyneth smirked amusedly and offered, “If you need some extra publicity, I’m happy to shoot a couple of promotional photos for you. I’ll give you a discount.”

Delight flitted through Christina’s gaze. No wonder she’s such a popular celebrity.

Gwyneth’s shrewdness was impressive. Christina surmised that Gwyneth must have recognized her talents because of Coco’s dress and wanted to build a close working relationship with her.

Christina propped her jaw on one arm and muttered thoughtfully, “As you know, my studio just opened. There’s still a pile of expenses to get through… Coco actually offered to let me take her photos for free.”

“Coco can hardly be considered in the same tier as me, can she?”

The retort masked Gwyneth’s panic and frustration at the mere possibility of someone else swiping her accolades and popularity in the film industry.

Still, she had her pride and would not admit defeat so easily.

the whole reason I’m here buttering

You’re more experienced since you’ve been in the

was in excellent spirits as she left the studio. She even promised, “Fine.

my publicity shots for free if you

implied that Christina had snagged herself a great

all the information. She was grateful to Gwyneth for the

her first order.

registered her company’s official website and Twitter

morning glued to her computer and got the social

create some content.

struggle to capture public attention without any

any of her past designs from when she worked at Radiant Corporation. While photos of Coco’s dress were a viable option,

out some original

soon enough, and she

phone call in the evening snapped

woman’s gentle voice drifted over the receiver. “Hello, is your

Let me send you the address. Come over for an interview when

spoke, Christina looked up and appraised her messy studio. The floorboards were in need of a good scrubbing. I

right now,”

I’ll wait for you

texted the other party her studio’s address. After putting down her phone, she promptly

because she

evening gown sketches materialized on her desk that night. The colors and cutting of each design were flawless; the gowns were

muscles just as

a slim, tall woman in casualwear. The visitor did not

about the assistant job. Are you the boss of

being called a boss by someone for the first time. Christina chose not to dwell

handed

read through the résumé and realized the applicant had a wealth of experience in assistant

after probation. However, you won’t be able to take most. public holidays off. Is that

I never got public holidays off at my old jobs,” replied

red flags that Christina could see, and a permanent hire still hinged

right. Thank

confirming several details

her entrepreneurial career had been off to a

she never expected to receive as many visitors as she

the studio then. Christina looked up and saw a tall figure entering

in a black suit and looking as bewitching as ever. With his dark gaze, a cross–shaped earring on his right earlobe, and a bouquet