Chapter 382


    Chapter 382 Not like It Used to Be


    Saturday night was La Vie Jen Rose Designs officialunch. Jenny had rushed to the office early in the


    morning to finalize the preparations.


    Jade crept to her side and whispered, “Is Alecing?”


    Jenny grew still. She did call himst night, but he seemed busy with work and couldn’t make it to


    tonight’s event.


    “No. He’s busy with work.” Jenny shook her head.


    Jade looked disappointed. Alec’s attendance would’ve added more influence on thepany’s


    opening. “It’s fine. I trust ourpany’s worth,” she murmured, as if reassuring herself.


    Once the preparations wereplete, they proceeded to the storefront where their models and outfits


    were. The staff were busy making sure everything was ready.


    “Nervous, Jenny? The world will soon witness your brand’s capabilities.”


    Jenny shrugged. “I have faith in my creations.” She gazed at all the outfits ready on their hangers, and


    confidence and pride swelled in her chest.


    “Good for you, ’cause even I’m nervous.” Jade was actually afraid of disappointing Jenny. She had long


    lost her edge after spending years away from the field.


    Jenny smiled and encouraged her, “You don’t have to be, Jade. You’ve done your best, and your best


    is THE best. Believe in yourself, Jade. Believe in us!”


    Jade nodded, beaming at her. She then nced at Felicity walking past. “Your cousin’s really turned


    over a new leaf. She’s been really hard workingtely.”


    Jenny was surprised to see that too. “Good. That way Uncle David can stop worrying about her.


    “Mm. Let’s hope she keeps it up,” Jade agreed.


    Their staff quickly settled everything. Jenny and Jade went to the store entrance to get ready for the


    opening. They had called up several reporters, so they had to maintain appearances.


    Jade cut to the chase. “Thank you foring to our grand opening. We hope for your continued


    support, and we promise we will not disappoint.”


    Their store was in an upper-ss shopping center frequented by Parrington’s rich and influential. They


    now crowded around the shop, hopeful for what it would bring them.


    As Jade continued speaking to the press, Max appeared from out of nowhere, squeezing between


    Jade and Jenny. “Where’s Alec? Isn’t heing?”


    Jenny frowned. Why was someone asking about Alec again?


    She didn’t know how busy he really was; all she knew was that he was going back on his promises but


    never telling her the reason. Jenny truly didn’t know if Alec was telling the truth anymore. They hadn’t


    seen each other for some time,too, only keeping in touch via text.


    Fear struck through Jenny’s heart at the realization that things were not what they used to be.


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    “I’m not sure. He said he’s been busy. Do you have any clue with what?” Jenny asked Max in return.


    She knew his rtionship with Alec had eased up some.


    Max frowned. “I’m not sure either. There hasn’t been much going on with the Faust Group, so he


    shouldn’t be so busy.”


    The moment those words left his mouth, he was filled with regret. He quickly added, “But then again,


    he might be busy expanding hispany’s reach into the country.”