Everything seemed to have come to a halt, and an awkward silence filled the air.
Christina was horror-stricken.
On the other hand, Nathaniel had a serious look on his face that seemed to say she was the one who instigated him to do it, causing whatever-good impression Julia had of her to fly out the window.
Nathaniel grabbed her hand and walked the other way once he was finished speaking.
Julia felt humiliated as she watched the couple leave.
Her son showed her no mercy at all. He just had to reject all the other women because Christina says she doesn’t like it. What a vicious woman she is!
Many wives of wealthy families arrived at the banquet one after another, and most of them had brought their daughters along.
They went to greet Julia upon their arrival, and the women couldn’t help but give her praises when they saw her unique evening gown.
“What an extraordinary dress you have on, Mrs. Hadley. Which designer designed it?” one of the guests asked.
“You look stunning tonight, Mrs. Hadley.”
“That’s right!”
Julia smiled, feeling embarrassed by their complimenis. The dress was definitely worth its price since so many people had acknowledged it.
Someone walked up to get a closer look at the dress. love embroidery. This designer must be a master designer who has been working for decades, fight?”
Julia had no idea that Ada was so skilled in embroidery that she would be seen as a master designer.
Smiling, she answered, “Ms. Ada was the one who designed my dress. She’s really good at her craft.”
Many knew who Julia was talking about, but they were also aware that Ada rarely accepted commissions and how difficult it was to get an appointment with her.
“You actually managed to get an appointment with M. Ada? It seems like the two of you are quite close. Ms. Ada never shows her face, and that’s something everyone knows.”
“If only we can meet up with her just once,” one of the guests exclaimed.
The other guests shared their sentiments on how it was difficult to meet Ada when a woman’s voice suddenly sounded from the crowd. “I know where Ada is!”
Madison’s voice was like a light lit up in a pitch-black area, attracting everyone’s attention to her.
“Do you know who Ms. Ada is, Madison?” Julia asked, her voice full of doubt.
Madison emerged from the crowd and answered confidently, “Of course. In fact, Ms. Ada is currently
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right here with us.”
Whoosh!
What is this? How could the mysterious designer be here at the banquet?
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The guests instantly scanned the crowd, trying to find this special someone. Unfortunately, none of them had any idea what Ada looked like, so there was no way they could do that.
Feeling anxious, a few of the wealthy guests urged. “Stop acting so mysterious, Ms. Taggart. Hurry up and tell us who Ms. Ada is. Let us get to know each other, all right?”
They wanted to become acquainted to Ada and have her design their clothes too.
Of course, Madison was silently feeling jealous that Ala was so popular. Her lips curled into a cold. smirk as she kept her eyes on the red figure among the guests.
Without a moment’s hesitation, she walked toward Christina and pulled her to the center of the venue.
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