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.

reason I’m here

absolutely right. You’re more experienced since you’ve been

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

shots for free if you want me

Christina had snagged herself

She was grateful to Gwyneth

her first order.

her company’s official

computer and got the social media channels

create some content.

alone would struggle to capture public attention without any

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

decided to put out some original designs as

enough, and she began sketching furiously at

snapped her out of

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

Come over

up and appraised her messy studio. The floorboards were in need of

can come right

I’ll wait for you in

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

because she

colors and cutting of each design were flawless; the gowns were gorgeous enough for a major

out her sore muscles

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

Rayne Maguire. I called earlier about the assistant

the first time. Christina chose not to dwell on that and replied, “Yes. Do you have a

it is.” Rayne handed

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

However, you won’t be able to take

public holidays off at my old

could see, and a permanent hire still

Thank

after confirming several

in all, Christina thought her entrepreneurial career had been off to

to receive as many visitors as she

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

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