Chapter 585
When Love Comes Late
With her curly hair and a warm smile, Mrs.
Burke exuded an inviting presence.
Stellaâs initial impression of Mrs.
Burke was that of a remarkably gentle and warmly engaging woman.
âPlease, call me Stella,â Stella replied.
Mrs.
Burke nodded slightly, not elaborating further.
Matthew shifted his gaze back to Stella and continued, âItâs an uncommon occasion for Mrs.
Burke to visit Prosperity Group personally.
As the designer of this dress, you should seize the opportunity to discuss details with her face-to-face.
â
Mrs.
Burke gave Stella a congenial smile.
âIâve seen some of Stellaâs designs.
Her work has a distinct style, and thatâs why Iâm open to giving her a chance.
Howeverâ¦â
She paused, then resumed, âThere is another designer who will compete with you for this project.
Do you have any objections?â
Surprised, Stella asked, âMay I know who the competing designer is?â
Mrs.
Burke answered, âSlater Aston.
â
Upon hearing Slaterâs name, a wave of anxiety washed over Stella.
In the design world, Slater was already a luminary.
His portfolio was both extensive and sophisticated, making Stellaâs own collection seem meager in comparison.
When she had been a competitor in the KlassicLuxe design competition, Slater had already served as a judge.
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For Stella, the outcome was almost a foregone conclusion.
Going head -to-head with Slater meant certain defeat.
Nevertheless, she was reluctant to let slip the rare chance to design a dress for Mrs.
Burke.
Stella hesitated, struggling to find her words.
Noticing Stellaâs reservation, Mrs.
Burke sought to reassure her.
âI invited you to design a dress for me because I genuinely admire your work.
The title of the designer wonât give anyone an edge.
I judge the garment, not the name behind it.
So donât worry.
â
Mrs.
Burkeâs smile had a calming effect.
Reassured by her words, Stella felt a sense of relief.
Furthermore, losing to Slater would not bring shame; it would instead serve as invaluable experience for her future in design.
Stella looked up and said earnestly, âI understand.
Thank you, Mrs.
Burke.
Iâll do my utmost to design a dress that meets your expectations.
â
âI have faith in you.
Go for it!â Mrs.
Burke beamed.