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.

whole reason I’m here

more experienced since you’ve been in the industry longer than her,”

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

shots for free if you want me

Christina had snagged herself

She was grateful

her first order.

company’s official

and got the

create some content.

would struggle to capture public

use any of her past designs from when she worked at Radiant Corporation. While photos

decided to put out some original

struck her soon enough, and she began sketching furiously at

snapped her out

the phone absent–mindedly. A woman’s gentle voice drifted over the receiver. “Hello, is your studio hiring

Come over

and appraised her messy studio. The floorboards were in need of a good scrubbing. I really need

right now,” replied

wait for you in

studio’s address. After putting

to work because she was

The colors and cutting of each design were flawless; the gowns

sore muscles just as

the door to a slim, tall woman in casualwear. The visitor did not appear dressed

I’m Rayne Maguire. I called earlier about the assistant job. Are you the boss of

someone for the first time. Christina chose not to

Rayne handed

read through the résumé and realized the applicant

ten thousand after probation. However, you won’t be

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

still

Thank you,

after confirming

entrepreneurial career had been off to

as many visitors as

filled the studio then. Christina looked up and saw

strode into the studio, dressed 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 of blood–red roses in his hand, he looked like a vampire prince straight