Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 138

The banquet hall was decked out in high fashion, bustling with elegantly dressed guests. A magnificent chandelier hung overhead, casting a dazzling light throughout the room. Even the chairs in the resting area were designed in unique, irregular shapes, adding to the modern vibe.

Many guests glanced occasionally at one particular chair, distinguished only by a name tag labeled Attelia, stirring curiosity.

Her name alone seemed to captivate everyone's attention.

Though Attelia had not yet arrived, reporters were already snapping photos of her chair from every angle, rushing to post them online, eager not to be outdone by their peers.

After taking his photos, a male reporter noticed a female reporter beside him and curiously remarked, "Is that dress you're wearing from the Ramos Group's latest collection? The one designed by Jessica?"

The woman nodded with a conflicted look. "Yes, I was immediately struck by this dress when it launched and couldn't wait to buy it. But then, at yesterday's Design Exchange Competition, Jessica was accused of intentionally knocking over a water bottle to ruin Ashley's design sketches."

"Alas, Jessica may have a questionable character, but I really love this dress she designed. I struggled with whether to keep it or not. Then I decided to wear it today and then put it away, never to wear it again."

The reporter was torn. She loved her dress, yet someone of dubious character designed it. She worried about gossip if she wore it out.

But she couldn't bring herself to throw it away either, deciding to indulge just this once before vowing never to buy from the Ramos Group again.

The male reporter, understanding her dilemma, patted her shoulder comfortingly and wanted to say something. Just then, Jessica and Frankie arrived at the banquet hall.

"Look, Jessica and Frankie are here!"

According to the Design Exchange Competition traditions, designers attending the dinner usually wore their own creations.

Jessica was dressed in a blue velvet fishtail dress. The rolling hem of the dress trailed behind her like ocean waves, seeming to come alive with each step she took. She looked like a mermaid coming from the sea with that stunning gown.

She also wore matching blue velvet gloves that reached her elbows, completing her ensemble's elegant and noble look.

"Look at Jessica's gown. It's gorgeous!"

"I've seen many mermaid gowns, but none as beautiful as this. She looks like a real mermaid."

As soon as Jessica and Frankie appeared, the reporters rushed to take photos. "Jessica, did you design your gown?" they asked.

Jessica leisurely glanced over the hall, noticing the admiration in everyone's eyes. Feeling smug, she nodded with a composed look. "Yes, I designed it myself. According to the rules of Design Exchange Competition, attending designers must wear their own designs, so I chose this mermaid gown."

When they heard her confirmation, the crowd's respect for Jessica's talent as a designer grew.

Despite her flawed character, it was undeniable that Jessica's designs were brilliant, surpassing all the other designers present.

In the crowd not far away, a few designers caught sight of such a stunning creation and habitually commented in low voices, "Have you noticed? From the bodice to the gloves, the design of this gown is very reminiscent of Attelia. It's really impressive that Jessica managed to design something like this."

"The only pity is that the gown is too noble and elegant. Jessica, though the designer who crafted it herself, can't bring out the true beauty of this ensemble."

"It's inevitable. Jessica's looks and figure are not particularly remarkable. If a professional model wore it, the gown would look even more beautiful."

Jessica was basking in the crowd's praise, her vanity satisfied like never before. When she heard the last remark, her face suddenly stiffened with a clear displeasure.

Frankie heard the crowd's discussion too, but couldn't refute it.

Jessica was good-looking but not strikingly gorgeous.

In fact, the Ramos family members were all quite attractive, but Jessica wasn't their biological daughter and naturally didn't inherit their beauty.

However, even after growing up away from the family, Ashley possessed a stunning beauty that surpassed everyone in the Ramos family.

Frankie had once doubted if Ashley was really one of the Ramos family because she was just too beautiful to be true.