Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Angela frowned, “Didn’t you tell them that Heartfall is not for sale!”

as the gown she had designed as a birthday present for Brenda. But she had been too busy lately to pick it up.

Heartfall was

“I did, but the client is Debra from the Jenkins family. She insisted on buying Heartfall, even claiming she could pay ten times the price. I was worried about offending the Jenkins family, an I wasn’t sure what to do.”

Angela paused for a moment and calmly said. “Tell her she can choose any other dress from our store for free, except for Heartfall.”

“Okay, I know what to do now

Ending the call, Nicole approached Jennifer and Debra with an apologetic look. “Ms. Jenkins, I’m so sorry, but the owner has refused to sell Heartfall. As an apology, please feel free to choose any other gown from our store, and it’ll be on us

Debra was a bit swayed after bearing this. The dresses from Jovelle Fashion were creative in design, and each was priced at least 200 thousand dollars. Before seeing the Heartfall, she had her eyes on several others.

Debra glanced over the dresses she’d been interested in before. Although they were beautiful, they seemed interior to Heartfall

Just by looking at Heartfall, Debra could imagine how stunning she’d look wearing it at a banquet.

Debra fell silent for a moment, then looked at Nicole with annoyance, “If a dress is on display, it should be available for customers. Otherwise, what’s the point! Who would want to shop here if someone likes a dress and you suddenly claim it’s not for sale!

“I have to say your clothes are great, but it’s not like you are the only option in Lithoria

Nicole managed to smile, but inside, she was growing impatient with Debra’s aggressive attitude.

“Ms. Jenkins, this dress is truly not for sale. Perhaps you could consider looking at our other selections?”

Debra scoffed, her eyes filled with anger, “What if I insist on this dress!”

Nicole’s smile faded, saying. “Ms. Jenkins, no matter what, this dress is not for sale, I have other things to do. Please take your time choosing another dress. Just inform the staff when you have your eyes on it. Excuse me

With that. Nicole turned and left.

Debra was fuming with rage. She glared at Nicole’s retreating figure. “You stop right there! Or I’ll never shop here again. I’ll even rally all my friends in boycott Jovelle Fashion! I mean what I say?“”

Nicole’s face turned cold. She turned back and looked at Debra sternly. “Ms. Jenkins, I’ve already explained that this dress is not for sale. It was mistakenly displayed. And Tve offered that you can choose any other dress in the store, and it’s on us,

“But you’ve been persistently unreasonable, and now you’re even threatening to boycott Jovelle Fashion. We are not looking for trouble and are not afraid of it either. Do as you please!”

Debra’s face instantly turned even grimmer when she heard this just as she was about to speak, Jennifer grabbed her.

“Ms. Dawson, please don’t be upset. Debra is just overreacting because she loves this dress so much. Lapologize on her behalf.”

Debra frowned and was about to speak, but Jennifer stopped her with a look.

ast excuse myself.

Nicole spoke calmly. “No need for apologies. It was our fault. Ms. Lewis, please take your time. I must excuse

After Nicole left, Debra was still displeased and turned to Jennifer. “Jennie, why did you stop me? She’s just a manager, and yet she dares to be so arrogant in front of me

Jennifer was silent for a moment before speaking sofily. “Debra, you’ve just retumed and might not realize the standing of Jovelle Fashion in Lithoria. Almost every high–society lady and socialite you know gets their gowns made at Jovelle Fashion. It wouldn’t be wise for you to offending

them here.”

Debra snorted, “It’s just a clothing brand. What’s so special about it? I don’t believe Jovelle Fashion is the only option. Even big international brands like Diccor and Courmen wouldn’t dare to be so arrogant

Jennifer didn’t bother to explain much, smiling. “You’ll understand later. Let’s pick out the dresses first. Didn’t you have your eye on several just

“But compared to Heartfall, they seem to lack something”

“Heartfall is not for sale. We’ll have to settle for the next best thing”

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Chapter 19

Meanwhile, Angela had just ended the phone call when Brenda looked at her, puzzled. “Is there something going on with Jovelle Fashion“”

Angela looked somewhat

at helpless. “The dress I had designed and planned to give you for your birthday got put on display by a careless new staff. Now, someone likes it and wants to buy it.”

Brenda raised an eyebrow in curiosity. “What kind of dress is it? 1 have a banquet to attend tonight. Tell Nicole to bring it over, I can wear it to the

Event

“There’s still half a month till your birthday. Let’s talk about it that day. Go back to work now. I need to review some documents too

Brenda tried to persuade Angela for a bit longer, but it didn’t work, and she reluctantly went back to her work.

In the evening, just as Angela was about to leave, Kenneth called her.

I’m downstairs at Empyria Group. When do you finish work?”

Kenneth’s voice was cold, clearly still upset about last night’s incident.

“At five, in about fifteen minutes. If you’re in a hurry, I can come down now”

“No need, I’ll wait for you”

As soon as it was time to leave work, Angela put down her tasks and headed downstairs.

She stepped out of Empyria Group and saw a black Maybach parked at the roadside.

She approached the car, opened the door, and sat down, feeling chill.

Kenneth was focusing on the documents in his hands as he instructed the driver to start the car without looking up.

The two remained silent throughout the drive to Lewis Manor, Just as the car was about to stop, Angela turned to Kenneth and said, “If anyone asks why I came in your car, just say it was on your way, and Jennifer asked you to pick me up

Kenneth frowned and looked at Angela, “Am I that disgraceful to be seen with?”

“We have been secretly married for three years, and now we’re on the brink of divorce. There’s no need to let others know we were ever married” Kenneth sneered with a mocking tone. “Are y

you afraid it’ll ruin your chances of finding someone new!”

Angela was a bit surprised, but she spoke emotionlessly. Tim glad you understand.”

She turned to open the door and get out, but her wrist was suddenly grabbed and yanked back, causing her to fall into Kenneth’s arms. Angela furrowed her brow and was about to push Kenneth away when he coldly said, “Angela, you really are testing my patience over and over again!”

Outside the car, the Lewis family had heard Kenneth was here, and everyone came out to welcome him.

Robert was standing at the forefront, smiling snugly.

The fact that Kenneth came to his birthday party today was a significant honor for him and the Lewis family, offering a perfect opportunity to put those scheming against the Lewis family in their place.

Karen was also full of pride. If it weren’t for Jennifer, Kenneth wouldn’t have come. It was all thanks to her raising such a wonderful daughter.

But as everyone waited a few minutes without Kenneth stepping out of the car, a sense of unease grew.

The guests had witnessed the grand reception by the Lewis family and came out to join, but now they started to murmur among themselves as Kenneth hadn’t shown up.

“What’s going on? Is Mr. Sinclair not coming today?”

Tbet the Lewis family must have offended Mr. Sinclair somehow, so he’s deliberately staying in the cart

“But they said that Mr. Sinclair likes Jennifer, right! Even if the Lewis family upset him, couldn’t Jennifer just sweet–talk him! Maybe Jennifer had a fight with Mr. Sinclair, and now he’s waiting for her to personally ask him to get out of the car!”

The inurmurs of the crowd reached the ears of the Lewis family. Robert couldn’t help but look at Jennifer.

“Jeanie, why don’t you invite Mr. Sinclair to come out of the car?”