Chapter 1643

Left with no choice, she called Elizabeth for backup.

Instead of offering help, Elizabeth scolded, “You loser! You can’t even handle this? After all the money I’ve given you!”

She was so fed up.

“Sort it yourself or face the music!”

With the dial tone mocking her, Devyn felt hopeless.

In a frenzy, she rang up Slater, who was in the loop.

She told him about Bella’s plan and begged, “Can you help me again? I’m out of options.

”

“Cut it out,” Slater urged.

“Come clean to Bella now while you still can.

If you keep this up, Stella and Matthew won’t let it slide.

Your reputation in Seamarsh is toast.

”

Devyn didn’t see that coming.

It hurt Like hell.

Come clean now?

That seemed impossible.

Perched on her chair like a statue, Devyn braced herself for the nighttime video call.

Come evening, Devyn’s phone alarm buzzed.

It was time for Bella’s chat.

Devyn jumped.

She silenced her phone and robotically fired up her computer.

She clicked yes to Bella’s video invite.

Under Bella’s piercing gaze, guilt washed over her.

She glanced down, trying to dodge Bella’s stare.

No dice.

Bella went straight for it.

“The centerpiece of your design is the waist area, right? It’s pretty crucial.

Can you break down your thinking?”

Devyn’s fists clenched.

Nerves made her break a sweat.

“I…” She stumbled, struggling to find words.

Eventually, she managed a shaky response.

Bella’s brow furrowed, but she kept quiet, turning to Stella with the same question.

Stella didn’t miss a beat, laying out her ideas in a flash.

Bella nodded along, impressed.