Chapter 35
Amelia hurled her phone toward the wall. There was a loud crack as the phone struck the corner of the wall, its screen shattering.
Elena had been looking expectant as she sat on the couch, but a bad feeling crashed over her when she saw Amelia trembling with rage. She asked cautiously, her tone so sad it was almost heartbreaking,” Mom, is Ms. Ellsworth not coming?”
Amelia cursed Madelyn over and over in her heart. She and Elena had already made an appointment with Ashley. The famed designer was supposed to come over today with this year’s couture collection, but Madelyn had intercepted her and ruined their plans.
That wench was challenging Amelia in all the ways she could.
Seeing the tears shining in Elena’s eyes, Amelia hurried to console her. “It’s alright, Elena. I’ll commission a better designer for you. Don’t get upset over an irrelevant has–been like Ashley.”
After hearing Amelia’s brazen taunts over the phone earlier, Amelia knew there was no chance they could commission any of Ashley’s couture designs anymore.
Elena was despondent. She had been hoping to dazzle at Athena’s birthday celebration in Ashley’s couture number, but she heard Madelyn’s voice on the line earlier.
It seemed Madelyn had grown the guts to steal what rightfully belonged to Elena.
Lowering her head, Elena mumbled sadly, “If Maddie likes the gown so much, then we’ll just have to find something else for me to wear to the banquet.”
Amelia grew even angrier at Elena’s obliging tone. She had sensed the
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change in Madelyn as well. Madelyn had never talked back to her in the past, so what could have possibly led to the shift in her attitude?
“How you could be so kind and generous to Madelyn, I’ll never know,” Amelia said softly, praising Elena. Don’t worry, I promise you’ll still shine at Mrs. Miller Senior’s birthday celebration.”
She dared not make careless promises to Elena, but she would find a way to make up for Ashley’s withdrawal.
A smug gleam flashed in Elena’s eyes when she heard Amelia’s solemn promise. It didn’t matter that Madelyn had gotten Ashley to quit their case. At the end of the day, Madelyn couldn’t change the
fact that Elena was Amelia’s favorite.
Nodding, Elena changed the subject “Grandma called Dad earlier and told him Krista will be returning from abroad next month. She’ll be throwing a welcoming party for Krista, and she wants us there.”
However, Elena pointed out gently, But Dad’s company has run into financial trouble. He hasn’t been able to inject more capital into the operation funds, and he can’t get a loan from any bank.
“Maddie cares deeply for you and Dad. If you’re nicer to her, she might just put in a good word for you with Mr. Miller.”
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