The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 38

Deliberately avoiding his gaze because she didn't dare watch him be affectionate with Yvonne?

Hah. Claire could talk all she wanted about not caring, about not loving him anymore. But in the end, she was just a stubborn woman desperately trying to hold herself together.

Just wait. She was going to regret it soon enough.

The host stepped onto the stage.

"Good afternoon, esteemed guests and colleagues! Welcome to Crescent Moon Couture's new seasonal collection showcase."

The event proceeded smoothly. Claire sat in the back row, waiting for her turn.

"Next, please welcome the primary design partner for Crescent Moon Couture, representing Sterling Holdings' design department—Claire Jenner!"

Claire stood up smoothly and made her way toward the center aisle.

"Hold on!" Yvonne, seated in the front row, suddenly spoke up. She was smiling, but her eyes were venomous.

"I apologize, but there is a matter that needs to be clarified."

She turned to the host. "Ms. Jenner is no longer an employee of the Sterling Holdings Design Department. She cannot represent this collection on stage."

The room fell dead silent, followed by an immediate uproar of whispers.

"What's going on? Disqualified at the last minute?"

"What did she do wrong to get fired after her designs were approved by Crescent Moon?"

"Why is she even here then? Standing there looking completely humiliated..."

Amidst the buzzing gossip, Jefferson stood up.

He looked down at Claire standing in the aisle and announced loudly.

"Ms. Jenner did nothing wrong. She is still an employee of Sterling Holdings, she simply no longer belongs to the design department."

"Ms. Jenner's Luna Atelier has established its own independent workspace over at Westhaven Mill. Therefore, the ongoing management of the Crescent Moon project will be handled entirely by the Sterling Design Department."

Claire's hands, resting at her sides, slowly curled into tight fists.

Jefferson really was ruthless.

And completely shameless.

"Westhaven Mill? That dump is older than I am!"

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