Contrary to what Charis had expected, she received a lot of praise because Janet’s design had made it to the first show of the Seacisco Fashion Week.

During the senior executives’ meeting, some of the board members praised her for being insightful. “Ms. Turner, you have good taste. If you hadn’t praised Janet’s design at the assessment meeting, there’s no way we would have chosen hers and then defeated the Lester Silk Fabric this year. Thumbs up!”

“Yeah, I agree. The Lester Silk Fabric has won that selection competition for many years in a row. Their constant wins gave us a bad name. Now that we have won, our dignity has been restored. And it’s all thanks to your wise decision, Ms. Turner!” The other senior executives concurred.

Charis was so embarrassed in the face of those unwanted praises. But she had to respond with a faint smile. In her usual calm tone, she said, “I’m flattered by your praises. But I can’t take credit for our win. I was just lucky. Janet is an excellent designer. It was due to her hard work and creativity that we won.”

Charis was a slick person. As a dubious perfectionist, she wanted her disguise to be excellent. She only praised Janet because she wanted the others to see her as a good person. And it worked!

was rather odd. He knew

first time I’m hearing you praise someone. What’s so special about this particular designer? I have seen Janet’s designs. They are indeed creative and extraordinary, but she’s still inexperienced and hasn’t shown profoundness yet. What makes you think so highly of her, Ms. Turner?” Garrett peered at her through the top of his glasses.

join a video conference from France soon. I need to take my leave now.” Charis checked her

right through me. I need to be careful with what

office, the friendly spark in her eyes turned cold. She threw the documents on the desk and looked at the tall buildings

“Janet is really something,”

Janet had managed to defeat the Lester Silk Fabric. “Aargh! I

the source of the latest rumor about

to work, she intentionally started rumors about her. Part of Charis’s plan was to make the senior executives turn against Janet at the same time. But Janet’s success in entering the first show thwarted the plan. Her failure would have proved that the rumor about her getting special treatment by hooking up with a member of the board was true. Charis had thought it would bring a lot of embarrassment to

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