Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

Adelina’s eyes turned red, her face showing feigned concern.

“Harlee, I understand you’re upset. Though you are no longer part of the Gill family, I found you a job in the countryside. If you work hard, you can support yourself.”

Adelina held up a recommendation letter, which Harlee glanced at. It was for a cleaning job at a motel in a small town.

Adelina attempted to place the letter in Harlee’s hands but accidentally knocked Harlee’s bag to the floor, sending a small sketchbook tumbling out.

The guests in the banquet hall spotted it, their eyes growing wide with disbelief.

Everyone knew Adelina had recently been celebrated as a genius in fashion design. She always carried her sketchbook with her.

Soon, she would become the creative director at the Gill family’s fashion company.

Adelina’s face twisted in mock shock as she covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.

“Harlee, why do you have my sketchbook in your bag?”

Harlee frowned, feeling annoyed. Once again, Adelina had set her up.

“How could you steal Adelina’s design sketches?” Averie’s expression darkened, and she raised her voice at Harlee.

“You cold-hearted thief! Were you trying to rob Adelina of her future? With those designs, you could get into any fashion company! You really have some nerve. You’re just a thankless snake!”

At the commotion, Liam frowned and walked over.

“What’s going on here?”

Adelina’s eyes filled with tears.

Mⱺɍɇ Ʉρȡąţɇş ĩŋ ɢąłņøνɇłş.çøɱ

“Mom, Dad, please don’t hold it against Harlee. She must have been reluctant to leave the Gill family and therefore did something desperate. It’s fine. I can always come up with new designs.”

“Those designs are essential for you to take over as director! Our family depends on them, too! Harlee stealing them isn’t just hurting you. She’s putting our whole family at risk. She’s just heartless. Stop trying to defend her!” Averie snapped, her voice dripping with anger.

“Mom, I’m sure Harlee didn’t mean to do it…” Adelina tugged at Averie’s sleeve, her voice sounding calm and compassionate.

Adelina then turned to Harlee.

“Harlee, I know you’re afraid of having nothing once you leave the Gill family, but I can’t let you keep these sketches. Yet, I will help you get a job at a clothing factory in your hometown. Please work hard and no more thieving. Just stop these sneaky tricks, okay?”

The bystanders couldn’t help but watch the scene unfold, each of them praising Adelina.

“Adelina is simply amazing.”

“She’s not only gifted in design but also incredibly magnanimous. She’s a true Gill all the way.”

“What’s the use of stealing Adelina’s sketches? Does Harlee even know how to design? She’s just trying to grab what doesn’t belong to her.

How could she stoop to this low?”

“Everyone knows how much Adelina values her designs.

Even with her future at stake, she still defends Harlee.

Adelina is way too kind, while Harlee is just vicious!”

.

.

.