Chapter 17 I will...


    VICTORIA’S POV


    Standing before the high-tech building of “E Shine,” I inhaled a sharp breath.


    I noticed an unusual feeling inside as I looked up at the structure, and my heart was racing very fast.


    This is E Shine, one of the best jewelry designpanies, and I am the heiress of this business, set up


    by my grandfather.


    When I was younger, my parents and I often visited this ce. People used to love me so much and


    called me the Princess of E Shine.


    Yearster, here I am once again. But the situation is totally different. Except for a few people, no one


    knows about my real identity. As Victoria ke, today I will officially join as thepany’s chief


    designer.


    But I will not let that deter me from achieving my goal. The only thing I care about is me, my child, and


    my family.


    Inhaling another deep breath, I stepped inside thepany. I saw David, Antonio’s assistant waiting


    for me as he greeted me with a nod.


    He did not go overboard because I had clearly warned him and Antonio not to be overly concerned


    toward me and let people know.


    He led me inside and took me to the 9th floor, at Antonio’s office.


    “Thank God, you are fine. He didn’t bully you?” Antonio rushed beside me and asked. His jaw set firm,


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    making me smile.


    “Do you think it’s easy to bully, Victoria Edwards?” I raised my eyebrow in challenge, which softened his


    expression a bit.


    “I am proud of you, doll,” he said softly, kissing my head. “So? Excited about your first day?”


    “Umhm. Let’s go,” I replied with confidence.


    Soon, Antonio gathered the whole design department in the huge hall of E Shine. Afterward, everyone


    showed up with confused faces due to the quick call from the director.


    “Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. A few days ago, our chief designer Miss


    Brown retired, and many discussions about the post were held. But not anymore; we have found our


    new chief designer.” He looked at me and said. “Now, please introduce yourself to your future


    colleagues.”


    With a smile, I stepped forward, nodding at him and toward the employees. “Thank you, director


    Antonio, for this opportunity. I am Victoria, the new chief designer of E Shine. I hope for your support


    and eptance to work here.”


    A feeling of belonging washed over me as I took in the resounding apuse. It felt so warm, and a


    sense of pride rise through me. The start of my journey. My career.


    “Ladies and gentlemen, as miss Victoria said, I hope you will support her through the journey. From


    here, she will take over the responsibilities from Miss Shane.” Antonio pointed toward a blonde woman.


    Then he turned his gaze to me. Since Miss Brown departed, I’ve been assisted by Miss Shane. I


    thought you should know that, Miss Victoria. I have a meeting to attend. This is yours now. Take care.”


    “I will...” And with my reply, Antonio left.


    The moment he left, I heard rushed murmurs from the employees. I could not catch all their words but


    got a few.


    “The new director is so young! Don’t even know where she is from!”


    “How can she be our director all of a sudden?! Who knows, maybe she’s a hot new fashion designer.


    She must be the president’s lover and got the position!”


    “I thought Miss Shane got this director position! And here she is! Does she even have abilities?!”


    I onlyughed inside and shook my head. I knew this woulde and was already prepared to ignore


    such things. Rather than trying to impress other people, my only goal is to impress myself.


    Ignoring all thements, I cleared my throat, earning their attention to me once again.


    “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m new here, and I should probably start by learning your names, right? But


    that’s not what I am here for; I am here for work, and I will like to know you by your work too.” I roamed


    my eyes at faces once and witnessed many expressions at a time.


    Some were jealous, some were ignoring, some were interested, and some were nk.


    My eyes stopped at the blonde woman, who seemed not very pleased with my appearance. Sure, she


    thought she would get the position, but it did not happen.


    “Miss Shane, I have heard the exhibitions have been prepared. But why they haven’t beenunched


    yet?”


    Immediately her face turned gloomy, and she seemed a little bbergasted. She turned silent, and I


    was running out of patience.


    “Miss Shane, I am waiting.” I stood firm, folding my arms over my chest.


    “Umm... Ma’am, one of the partners of the exhibition was very difficult to deal with... we tried very hard.


    She said, licking her lips.


    When I looked at the other employees, they were silent too, and the atmosphere suddenly changed


    into a cold one.


    “Miss Shane, I am expecting the details of the exhibition in my email by the end of the day. I will follow


    up on this project from now on; meeting adjourned!” And then, I walked out of the office.


    I have an exhausting day in the hospital. I need some rest; even though I don’t care about my health


    much, I need to do it for my baby and my family.


    Leaving the building entrance, I was about to call a taxi when I heard a soft familiar voice stunned me


    as my head immediately caught that direction.


    “Victoria...”


    My eyes met a couple, watching me with their soft gazes. Just a mere look at their faces and all my


    emotions churned up, making me weak on my knees.


    “M...mama... papa...” That’s the two words I could utter before breaking down in tears.