Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 388

Bagehot nodded. "Yolande's design talent may not be on your level, but her creative concepts are very fresh. With her there, the partnership between Kismet Collective and The Prescott Group can reach new heights. You should know, Yolande is also helping to share your burden."

Celestine had never met anyone so shameless outside of the Fordham family.

She'd never realized Bagehot was the kind of man who didn't care about right or wrong, only about his favorites.

Was she supposed to thank Yolande now?

Celestine laughed in exasperation. "Does Crystal know?"

"Celly, there's no point in using Crystal to threaten me. She's pregnant right now. Don't bother her."

"You're aware she's pregnant? Then do you know how much she was looking forward to this partnership with The Prescott Group? Kismet Collective is her baby, something she built from the ground up. And you'd pull a stunt like this to get me out of the picture, all for Yolande? I'm truly in awe of you!"

Celestine's barbed words made Bagehot's expression turn ugly.

"Celestine, I've shown you respect and tolerated your attitude because of your relationship with Crystal. But don't forget, I'm managing Kismet Collective now. I am Crystal's husband. Would I ever harm her? Your hostility and prejudice against Yolande are truly disappointing. How do you know she'll lose? Or do you just think our humble company is too small to contain a big shot like you?"

Celestine's heart sank. "What are you trying to say?"

"I know you're a very talented designer, and more and more brands are coming after you specifically. I understand you have your own ambitions. But Kismet Collective can function without you. In the years you were away, Crystal managed it just fine, and so can I," Bagehot said, finally laying his cards on the table.

He could also use this opportunity to put Celestine in her place.

He knew Crystal had given Celestine her big break, and she wouldn't leave the company so easily out of gratitude.

Kismet Collective was at a critical turning point, and a large portion of its contracts were being sustained by Celestine.

He would use this moment to crush her arrogance.

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