Chapter 346
Chapter 346: Caught Between Laughter and Tears
The host nodded in satisfaction and began, “This diamond nees from Sinire Jewelry,
designed by COCO…” Before she could finish, the audience erupted in gasps. Somewhat exasperated,
the host waited for the noise to subside before continuing. “This ne is COCO’s winning piece
from the Charm Designers‘ Competition…”
Foreseeing another interruption, she paused, and as expected, gasps filled the room again. She
shrugged helplessly, waiting for the noise to die down before adding with a smile, “As many of your
know, COCO’s breakthrough work was The Empress‘ Scepter. It stunned the world and mesmerized th
empress. Like The Empress‘ Scepter, this ne is a masterpiece personally designed and crafted
by
COCO!”
“Wow…” “Ah…” “Oh my God…” The excitement was even louder this time, with many voicing their
admiration, “No wonder I found this ne so stunning. It’s COCO’s own creation!” “I knew Suzanne
Jenkins was beautiful before, but never to this extent. It’s all COCO’s design. Amazing!”
While the host spoke, all eyes in the second and third rows, filled with representatives from other
countries‘ jewelrypanies, turned towards ire Donovan. Envy and admiration shone in their
eyes.
Surrounded by so many gazes, ire Donovan just smiled, epting the attention calmly.
Meanwhile, Mia Ashworth, sitting beside her, turned visibly upset. She couldn’t fathom what the
organizers were thinking. Why were they detailing Sinire Jewelry’s piece so meticulously, unlike
others? Her discontent went unnoticed, and it didn’t affect ire Donovan, who shone in her momen
of glory, leaving Mia Ashworth to sulk alone like a clown.
The host, seemingly intent on causing a stir, shifted the spotlight to the gown Suzanne Jenkins wore
after introducing the ne. “Besides the ne, the gown worn by the model is designed and
crafted by the renowned international fashion designer Summer…” The audience reacted with more
cheers, clearly surprised by the grandeur of the event.
Hiring Summer for a gown design was an extravagant affair, starting at millions. As expensive as it was
for a dress that, unlike jewelry, couldn’t be passed down through generations, it was a
significant investment. The host waited for the cheers to subside before continuing with a smile. Her
eyes then mischievously turned towards ire Donovan, “Of course, what many don’t know is that the
famous international fashion designer Summer and the renowned jewelry designer COCO are actually
the same person!”
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he reaction was more than just cheers; the gasps and screams nearly lifted the roof of the venue.
ountless eyes, following the host’s cue, turned towards ire Donovan amidst excited screams. Ever
laire Donovan felt a bit embarrassed.
he information about Sinire Jewelry and the diamond ne was provided by her, but she hadn’t
nentioned a word about the gown. She wasn’t sure how the organizers discovered this connection,
eaving her feeling a mix of amusement and bewilderment.
Despite her wish for a low profile, her talent simply wouldn’t allow it! At that moment, Suzanne enkins,
standing on the catwalk, winked at ire Donovan, who realized that the information about he gown
and Summer must havee from her.
Sighing, ire Donovan shook her head, resigned to epting the overwhelming attention and
screams illing the room. Finally, the fashion show concluded amidst roaring cheers.
As the audience gradually left the venue, ire Donovan and those in the front rows remained seated.
waiting for most of the spectators to exit. Mia Ashworth’s face was beyond description, as dark as
the bottom of a pot, ring hatefully at ire Donovan. It seemed she wanted to say something, but
then thought better of it, perhaps realizing it was pointless at this stage. Standing up, she shot
ire Donovan a final re and huffed away.
ire Donovan helplessly shrugged at Sean Vanderbilt, who, smiling, took her hand and stood up.
“Let’s go and get ready for the auction tonight.”
As they stood, people in the front row also got up, turned around, and extended their hands to ire
Donovan with ttering smiles, “COCO, it’s an honor to meet you here.” ire was briefly taken aback
these were prominent figures in the jewelry industry, especially the man extending his hand, a major
yer in L country’s jewelry market with a brand presence across Southeast Asia and beyond.
One by one, the industry giants from the second row came to speak with ire Donovan, clearly
acknowledging the biggest winner of the jewelry show. After exchanging pleasantries, they departed,
and soon, the venue was almost empty.
ire Donovan heaved a sigh, feeling her hand nearly numb from all the handshakes. “Let’s go,” Sean
Vanderbilt nodded, and together with Julia Sanders, Frederick Vanderbilt, and others, they started
One by one, the industry giants from the secoriu TOW CO…
acknowledging the biggest winner of the jewelry show. After exchanging pleasantries, they departed,
and soon, the venue was almost empty.
ire Donovan heaved a sigh, feeling her hand nearly numb from all the handshakes. “Let’s go,” Sean
Vanderbilt nodded, and together with Julia Sanders, Frederick Vanderbilt, and others, they started
towards the exit.
Just as they walked past the third row, a voice called from behind, “ire.” She paused for a moment,
then continued walking without turning back, as if she hadn’t heard. Joseph Felix, standing behind,
watched her indifferent back and sighed helplessly.
“Dad!” Sasha Felix finally lost her patience, grabbing Joseph Felix’s arm, “Dad, what are you doing?
She doesn’t even want to talk to you, why keep trying? And I’m your daughter! Why are you treating me
this way now?”
Joseph Felix closed his eyes slowly, lips pressed tightly. He didn’t feel like exining much to
Sasha Felix, especially after her previous unreasonable behavior. His cold attitude was the final straw
for Sasha, who had been suppressing her anger since Joseph Felix appeared. Now, she couldn’t
hold it back any longer.