Upon hearing the gentle voice from the other end of the line, Christina was surprised. “Ms. Shaw, how did you know I was hurt?”
Christina didn’t tell anyone around her that she was injured. Although she had been back for almost a week, she dared not tell her family about it.
Laurel chuckled faintly. Listening to Christina’s energetic voice, she could tell that Christina was all right. “Ms. Selena is my best friend. She will surely give me a call if something happens to you. I called you too, but
you didn’t answer. I thought that you were recuperating, so I didn’t want to disturb your rest.”
Christina was warmed by her words. “I’ve been feeling dizzy these few days and have missed out a lot of messages. I’m fine now. Don’t worry.”
Laurel smiled. “As long as it doesn’t affect you from designing.”
Laurel had spent a lot of time and effort training Christina. If someone hurt Christina, she definitely wouldn’t let the person off the hook so easily.
Christina understood the kind of person Laurel was. Although Laurel didn’t express her concern too much verbally, deep down, she cared about Christina. In short, Laurel might sound harsh at times, but she was a softie at heart.
“Since you’re fine, let’s have dinner together at Seasons Hotel. I’ve booked a private room. We can talk about work too,” Laurel said.
“When did you come to Jadeborough, Ms. Shaw? Why didn’t you tell me? I would have gone to pick you up personally.” Christina tightened her grip on her phone, wanting nothing more than to appear beside Laurel right away.
Laurel curled the corners of her lips. She knew Christina was being filial. “Silly girl, see you tonight.”
“All right, Ms. Shaw.”
After ending the call, Christina was full of beans. Come to think of it, it has been more than a year since I last met Ms. Shaw.
Looking at the way she was dressed, Christina felt it was a little simple and plain. Considering that Laurel was an independent woman who paid great attention to her appearance, Christina knew she couldn’t be too sloppily dressed when meeting her mentor.
Christina called Raymond and told him to get someone to send her a few sets of clothes and accessories.
As soon as Raymond received her call, he reported it to Nathaniel right away.
Scenic Garden Manor had no secrets. Whatever happened there would eventually reach Nathaniel’s ears, including Christina’s matters.
Even though Christina had stayed in Scenic Garden Manor for a long time, it was the first time that she made such a request.
Nathaniel hung up the phone and immediately contacted the mall to send over the latest clothes and accessories to Christina’s studio.
In less than half an hour, a clothes rack filled with clothes was delivered to Christina.
Raymond is so efficient!
Christina chose some suitable clothes and matched them with a bag and shoes. Then she applied light makeup to her face. After taking a look at how well–dressed she was, Christina went out, feeling satisfied.
During dinner, sounds of laughter kept coming from inside the private room.
The waiter helped Christina open the door and invited her in.
A fair–skinned, slender woman was standing in the middle of the private room. Her long hair was blond. and her makeup was delicate. There was a mole at the corner of her eye. “Christina, come over quickly.” she said, curling her red lips.
“Ms. Shaw, I miss you.” Christina entered and handed Laurel the gift she had prepared for her. “Ive specially made this for you. Hope you like it.”
Laurel took it over and opened the box. It was a beautifully crafted rose brooch. Judging from the fine workmanship. Laurel could tell at first glance that Christina had poured a great deal of effort into doing it.
Feeling delighted upon receiving such a gift, Laurel pinched Christina’s cheek. “Didn’t you get hurt? Why did you still have the time to make me a brooch?”
“Of course, it wasn’t done recently. I’ve spent a lot of time working on it. I kept it aside and thought of giving it to you when we meet again.” Christina smiled.
Laurel caressed her head. “Thank you. Come and have a look at who is here today.
Only then did Christina notice that there were two more figures in the private room. She had been too focused on Laurel earlier.
“Ms. Selena? Why are you in Jadeborough? Sorry that I was in a hurry to go back… Christina felt embarrassed. At that time, she couldn’t be bothered about anything else.
Selena heard that Christina didn’t attend the celebration dinner that night, but it had never struck her mind that Christina would be assaulted.
Luckily, Christina was fine. Otherwise, Selena would also feel guilty because of it.
“I understand. That’s why I deliberately brought along our contract for you to sign,” Selena said.
“Thank you, Ms. Selena.” That was her reward for winning the first place. She managed to get a chance to collaborate with Selena’s studio.
Laurel tugged at her to sit down and said calmly. “Why are you so polite? She has been yattering at me all day long that she wants to see you.”
Amused by that, Christina chuckled lightly. Her nervousness when she first entered the room had also dissipated.
She had long heard that Selena and Laurel shared a good relationship. Seeing them happily chatting with one another, Christina felt that it was a blissful thing to be able to find a close friend in the industry.
Right then, Zele, who had been neglected by them, was a little unhappy “It’s just a small injury There’s not a big deal about it
Hearing that, Laurel became displeased at once. She raised her brows and said sarcastically, “Well, my apprentice has won first place. Of course, she needs to be taken great care of, unlike yours. Not only did your apprentice get third place, but she also lost to a random designer. What a shame.”
“You!” Zele’s expression changed in an instant.
The atmosphere was quite harmonious a while ago. However, it became tense in an instant.
It had been a long while since Christina had encountered anything like that. Back then, Laurel’s face would always fall whenever she heard Zele’s name, let alone meeting her in person.
Christina wondered what was the grudge between them back then that made them be at odds with each other for more than ten years. By the time everyone knew that something had happened to them, their relationship had already reached the point of no return.
Selena propped her head in her hand. “Can you not get into a dispute as soon as you meet?”
It wasn’t until Selena spoke that they finally stopped their argument unwillingly.
During the meal. Laurel and Zele didn’t have any interactions at all. They gave each other the cold. shoulder, with Christina sitting in between them.
Christina could sense that Zele was looking at her the whole time.
When they were done eating. Selena told Christina that the specific cooperation project hadn’t been arranged yet. She would contact Christina again when it was set..
Christina could understand that. After all, a cooperation project needed time to be carefully planned. Having a chance to work with Laurel was already a contentment for Christina.
Before parting ways, Zele stealthily passed her phone to Christina when Laurel when to the restroom. “Give me your number.
“What?” This doesn’t seem appropriate.
Christina was hesitant. After all, Laurel and Zele had a grudge against each other. If she were to give her phone number to Laurel’s enemy, it would be equivalent to betraying her.
