Chapter 335

Aside from their acuity, the designers’ powers of observation and ability to capture minute details would also be put to the test. This also meant that they’d be provided with an even better platform to display their talents at the end of the competition.

Leanna looked around, but as she withdrew her gaze, her eyes locked on a pair of dark, quiet eyes. Speechless, she asked in a whisper, “Why are you here?”

Aidan placed his arm on the back of her chair while cocking an eyebrow. “Didn’t I tell you that the Pearson Group is hosting this year’s competition?”

Leanna looked at him with a sneer. “Perhaps you were too busy with other things to tell me about it.” This b*stard must’ve done this on purpose.

Just then, the host’s voice rang again from the stage. As a last-minute change to the rules of the competition, a few of Highside’s well-known socialites and heiresses were invited to be judges for the competition. The scores they gave would account for 10 out of 100 marks that each designer could receive in the competition.

Having grown up surrounded by all kinds of jewelry, these rich ladies had their own super-high standards when it came to the pursuit of jewelry.

A smile appeared on Leanna’s face when she followed the host’s gaze. This is great. I’m starting to suspect that the new rule was added on purpose to put a spoke in my wheel. This was because she had first spotted Georgina and Violet among the few rich ladies. So God has opened a window for me while plugging up all the ventholes. How exciting.

Aidan followed her gaze. Knowing what she was worried about, he said impassively, “Your work did earn the organizers’ recognition, or they wouldn’t have sent you the invitation. Even if they give you a low score out of malice, it won’t have much effect on you. And besides, I’m here, no?”

Leanna kept smiling. “In that case, President Pearson, why do you think they’ll give me a low score?”

a nonchalant air, “Because they’re envious

speechless. You’re so good at making

contest was scheduled for two days later, while the topic of the contest

come back from the competition empty-handed, it wouldn’t hurt to get acquainted with these judges, who were all big names in

wanted to go home immediately, but on second thought, she thought it improper to do so, considering the invitation the organizers had sent her. Subsequently, she stood up, intending to say thank you

of this year’s competition was named Lewis. When Leanna found him, he was chatting with the other judges of the competition. She had barely stood before him, but before she could even speak, he turned to look in her direction and greeted her in French with a smile. “You must be McK. You look as pretty

remembered her. After giving him a smile, she replied in French, “Thank you very much for inviting me

before shifting his gaze to the man standing behind her. “If President Pearson hadn’t shown me your work, I wouldn’t have known that such an outstanding and gifted designer was almost overlooked. I’m looking forward to seeing your work this time,” he said

him slightly raising his eyebrows at her. After exchanging a few simple greetings with Lewis, she dragged Aidan aside, asking, “Was it thanks to you that I received

“All I did was show him your work.

say much about it, Leanna knew that Aidan actually blamed himself for her losing her title as winner of the Emerging Designer Competition. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have tried to make it up to her indirectly on the excuse of supporting Lux Jewelry while she was still working at the company, though everyone—including her—had thought at the time that he was doing so for Mia’s sake. After pondering for a moment, she asked tentatively, “Don’t tell me this is your third wedding anniversary gift to

soft chuckle. Throwing his head back, he downed the champagne in his glass and slowly replied, “Of course not.” Then, after pausing for a moment, he looked at her again, raising his eyebrows for a moment with a burning, intense look in his seductive black

make it up to me with a gift for each year of our marriage. Now I’ve

hurry. I’m still in the process of getting it ready. It’ll be a gift that you

“How much would

bent down and whispered a

his thin lips with her hand, saying, “Shut up!” What the

of Aidan’s thin lips turned up for a moment as he gently kissed

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