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 Christina

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

flattery worked. Gwyneth was in excellent spirits as she left the studio. She even

publicity shots for free if you want

had snagged herself a

was grateful to Gwyneth for

her first order.

registered her company’s official website and

the social media channels set up. It

create some content.

capture public

her past designs from when she worked at Radiant Corporation. While photos of Coco’s dress were

put out some original designs as showpieces for her new

enough, and she began

the evening snapped her out of her work–induced

drifted over the receiver. “Hello,

you the address. Come over for an interview when

The floorboards were in need of a good scrubbing. I really need an assistant,

come right

I’ll wait for

hung up and texted the other party her studio’s address. After putting

work because she

exquisite evening gown sketches materialized on her desk that night. The colors and

stretched out her sore muscles just as the

in casualwear. The visitor

about the assistant job. Are

boss by someone for the first time. Christina

it is.” Rayne handed

and realized the applicant had a wealth of

you won’t be able to take most. public

holidays off at

red flags that Christina could see, and a permanent hire still hinged on Rayne’s work performance. She

Thank

after confirming

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

receive as many visitors as she did

studio then. Christina looked up and saw a tall

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