Chapter 158


    Chapter 158


    As soon as Lauren heard that Anastasia had finished her design sketches, she excitedly eximed,


    “Let me have a peek!! bet you’ve got some mad design skills.”


    Anastasia booted up herputer, showcasing her design sketches, which spanned from earrings to


    nes, rings, and


    bracelets.


    Anastasia’s designs primarily featured simplicity, every piece looked unique and carried a vintage ir.


    Anastasia dove into detailed exnations of each design. “This ring, I’ve used a couple of beads as the


    points of connection. For these earrings, I’ve incorporated a flower called the ‘Red Spider Lily’, also


    known as the ‘Love Flower’, symbolizing unwavering love.”


    Continuing, Anastasia said, “The Red Spider Lily carries a heart-wrenching story that can bring tears to


    your eyes. I know Wendy’s daughter is a huge fan of vintage stuff and has a ton of vintage clothes at


    home, so I’ve added elements of vintage into each design. These essories would look bomb with


    vintage outfits”


    Lauren started to admire Anastasia. ‘Anastasia, how do you know so much? I’m a jewelry designer too,


    but I don’t have nearly as many ideas in my noggin.”


    Anastasia replied, “Most jewelry designers design ording to their personal preference and style. Not


    everyone has the same taste as us. Since this is a custom piece, it should meet the needs of the


    clients.”


    “You’re spot on,” Lauren admitted. “Many famous designers only consider their own style and


    preference and often overlook the needs of their clients. Anastasia, Wendy will definitely be thrilled with


    these designs.”


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    Anastasia smiled and said, “These are just some doodles, Wendy isn’t my client. I’m just a regr


    employee. Enough of this, let’s grab some grub, I’m starved.”


    “But we just had breakfast…”


    “I didn’t eat breakfast” Anastasia craftily diverted Lauren.


    All that chatter was intentionally for the ears of those lurking in the corners. How else would they get


    their opportunity if they didn’t leave?


    Anastasia dragged Lauren into another room for some chit-chat, effectively killing time and giving the


    thief ample opportunity to snatch the design sketches.


    Lauren, always spontaneous at work, brought up, “Anastasia, are you free tonight? Fancy going to a


    cocktail party with me?” “What cocktail party?” Anastasia had only been to high-end functions with


    Monica and wasn’t really familiar with this sort of


    thing.


    “It’s a cocktail party hosted by WOW Corporation. It’s aworking opportunity, and I heard the CEO of


    Elysian Technologies


    will be there too.”


    Lauren’s eyes sparkled. “He’s like a Greek god to me, I must go.”


    Anastasia chuckled at Lauren’s enthusiasm, reminding her of Monica. Monica was the same, always


    brimming with excitement when seeing the CEO of Elysian Technologies.


    “We’ll see about tonight. If I’m free. I’ll tag along and see what these high-society parties are like.”


    ‘Deal. You don’t have an evening gown, do you? I’ll have someone prepare one for you.” Lauren,


    always efficient, immediately dialed up her assistant.


    Finally, feeling the timing was right, Anastasia left with Lauren. Back at her desk, Anastasia checked


    herputer. As suspected, someone had been nosing around. The office surveince equipment had


    brokenst week and hadn’t been fixed yet. It was the perfect opportunity to spring a trap.


    Sure enough, by afternoon, Selena hade up with a design sketch that satisfied Wendy.


    Just as Selena instructed her assistant to send the sketch to the manufacturer, Anastasia signaled


    Lauren to intercept under the pretense of admiration and learning.


    As soon as they unrolled the sketch, Lauren was the first to gasp. “Anastasia, Isn’t this your design?”


    No Tool, she quickly realized why Anastasia had her intercept the sketch. Apparently, Anastasia had


    foreseen Selena’s


    giarism.


    With that in mind, Lauren decided to y along. Her exmation quickly drew the attention of the


    entire department.


    ‘This is Selena’s design for Wendy. How could it be Anastasia’s? Lauren, watch your words!” The


    assistant argued.


    “I’m not talking nonsense. Anastasia showed me her sketch this morning, and it’s identical to this one.”


    Lauren shot back. “This is giarism.”


    The usation immediately stirred up a buzz. To a designer, giarism was a disgrace.


    Feigning confusion, Anastasia chimed in, “How did my design end up with Selena?”


    Hearing themotion from inside her office, Selena came out.


    Anastasia confronted her. “Selena, can you exin why my design ended up being yours?”