The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 227

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Waiting for a Good Show

Everyone was waiting for the drama to unfold.

Estelle Lockwood took a calm sip of her tea and heard Nathaniel Sloan say, "It’s true. Estelle is very impressive."

The socialite who had just offered Estelle Lockwood false praise stiffened. ’She hadn’t meant to actually praise her!’

Nathaniel Sloan spoke nonchalantly, "After all, when it comes to achievements in jewelry design, no one here can compare to Estelle. If she isn’t impressive, who is?"

Old Mrs Sloan also scoffed. "That’s right. Some people should worry about themselves. They have no education, no skills, nothing at all. The only thing they have to show for themselves is their tired old family background."

The socialite’s face went from pale to flushed, rendered speechless by the comeback.

Feeling she was losing face, she stammered, "Well, it’s not like no one else here knows jewelry design. Thea does, doesn’t she?"

Thea York smiled gracefully. "Oh, I’m nowhere near Estelle’s level. I just dabble in design for fun, not like Estelle, who does it as a profession."

"Mrs. Sloan, Thea plans to develop her career in this field too. I hope you won’t bully her."

A humorless smile touched Estelle Lockwood’s lips.

Thea York quickly waved a dismissive hand. "It’s not about bullying. In business, it’s all about fair competition. Oh, by the way, Estelle..."

Thea York let out a soft laugh and said with a hidden meaning, "I wonder, Estelle, do you have any favorite designers? I’m a huge fan of Star’s chief designer. What about you?"

Estelle Lockwood: "?"

She subconsciously sized up Thea York. ’Wait, what is wrong with her?’

’I’m Star’s chief designer. Is Thea York declaring her admiration for me right now?’

’But a moment’s thought told her that was impossible. This was getting interesting.’

Estelle Lockwood raised an eyebrow. ’Oh... I get it now. Thea is trying to imply that since Star’s chief designer is also a young and very impressive woman, who do I think I am to dare call myself a designer.’

’But has no one ever told Thea... that you should do your research before trying to insult someone?’

One of the socialites present looked confused for a moment. She seemed to recall that Estelle Lockwood *was* Star’s designer... but seeing Thea York’s demeanor, the woman thought she must have been mistaken.

After all, no one would be so disrespectful in front of their idol. If Estelle Lockwood were really that designer, Thea’s supposed idol, there was no way Thea wouldn’t recognize her.

Estelle Lockwood just said, "Oh."

A glint appeared in Thea York’s eyes. She thought Estelle was feeling insecure.

’After all, that designer is also young. Estelle keeps calling herself a jewelry designer, but no one’s ever seen her show off any work. She must not have any to show.’

’Now that I’m rubbing salt in the wound, she’s probably dying inside, even if she’s still smiling on the outside.’

At this thought, Thea York’s mood lifted considerably. She smiled demurely. "Estelle, as it happens, a friend of mine has a bracelet made by that very designer. You can take a look. It might give you some inspiration. After all, in this line of work, one always needs to keep learning."

With that, Thea York turned and called over to another woman. "Sophie, come show Estelle your bracelet."

Estelle Lockwood recognized her. It was Sophie Foster, the young heiress she had just seen in the restroom, the one who had rolled her eyes at her.

Sophie Foster was eager to show off the bracelet. ’It’s a limited edition! I had to pull a lot of strings to get my hands on it!’

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