After hanging up the phone, Hesper could not help but feel that Pennleigh seemed to have something to say, but she could not figure out what he wanted to say.
It had always been Hesper’s style to leave things that she did not understand aside first, so she turned on the phone and got on with life.
Sometimes anonymity could really help someone avoid a lot of trouble. For example, the new client who contacted Hesper this time around turned out to be Rachael Lane.
Yes, it was Rachael—the Twiggy that saved her back then. Hesper actually felt quite complicated deep down. During the three years when she took over Rachael’s identity and spot among the Lanes, Hesper often felt guilty whenever this name appeared, feeling that she had robbed her of too many things. However, she would at times think that all of it was God’s will too.
‘Matthew must be very happy to have found his younger sister. On the other hand, his fake sister not only lied to him before leaving Emperion but also went completely off-grid.’
Hesper bowed her head and thought to herself. "Perhaps he’s already forgotten me."
[Rachael: Are you the designer River A.? I got your number through a friend. I heard that your style is very unique, so I want to drop an order for a dress.]
[Hesper: I’m sorry, if you have any needs, please contact Eustoma instead. I’m in no position to take orders directly.]
Staring at Hesper’s indifferent reply, Rachael bit her lip and replied: [I really like your designs, but if I have to go through the studio to make an order, I’ll have to wait in a queue. I heard that Ms. Juniper Wight has ordered two sets of wedding gowns from you. I’m her friend, so can’t you make an exception for me?]
Hesper frowned as she read Rachael’s text.
‘Rachael is living in Emperion while Juniper is living in Genecity. How did these two people get in touch and become good friends?’
It was well known that Juniper and Hesper had a bad relationship. Of course, Rachael knew that too; the enemy of her enemy would make a good friend, so she naturally would not miss the opportunity to befriend Juniper.
Although puzzled, Hesper still declined Rachael’s request according to the studio’s regulations: [I’m really sorry, it’d be better if you contact the studio. I’m just an ordinary designer, so I don’t have as many rights and freedom.]
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