Chapter 1253


    “Mr. Wesley…” J was ttered by Draco’spliment and blessings, but couldn’t help feeling a


    tinge of shyness.


    She bowed her head bashfully and said, “I’m not good enough topete with you yet.”


    Draco spoke in a mild, soothing voice, subtly encouraging her.


    “You have to believe in yourself, J. You’re a phenomenal designer with a unique style and


    aesthetic. I’m confident that you’ll make waves in the fashion industry in no time.”


    “Exactly. I also have a lot of faith in you!”


    Elizabeth said as she patted J on the shoulder cheerfully.


    “You have to watch your back, though, because I’ll catch up to you too!”


    The rest of J’s colleagues then joined in and offered her words of encouragement.


    “Go for it, J! You have all it takes!”


    “Just don’t forget about us once you be a big- shot designer!”


    J observed her colleagues shower her with adoration with pursed lips, deeply moved by their


    affection.


    Her nose immediately felt stuffy, and her eyes became lightly soaked with tears.


    Her gaze swept over the familiar and friendly faces in front of her, as well as all the familiar objects in W


    Marks Studio—each one distinguished by unique memories of her time there.


    J clenched her fist and said with determination, “I’ll do my best! I’ll never forget W Marks.


    You guys are like family to me!”


    “Alright, alright. Enough with the soppy speeches now!” Elizabeth joked as she pushed the cart towards


    J.


    “Let’s all have some champagne and cake and celebrate this wonderful asion together!”


    The entire office erupted into cheers.


    As J nibbled on a slice of cake with her head bowed down, a solitary tear unexpectedly rolled down


    her cheek and plopped onto the dessert.


    Goodbye, W Marks! Goodbye, friends… By the time J arrived at her new studio with her luggage, it


    was already midday.


    When she got to the door, she found that the assistant that Brandon had hired was already waiting for


    her.


    The assistant immediately gave her a hand with her belongings, saying, “Let me help you with that,


    boss.”


    J felt a tinge of guilt, as she was reluctant to burden her new young female assistant with heavy


    lifting.


    “That’s alright, I’ll manage,” she insisted.


    “It’s not a problem at all, boss. As your assistant, I’m here to help you with whatever you need,”


    the young assistant said confidently as she took J’s luggage from her gently.


    She was a beautiful, delicate girl whose smile revealed an adorable pair of buck teeth.


    “Oh and by the way, I didn’t properly introduce myself. My name is Lexi Baldwin. It’s a pleasure to meet


    you, boss!”


    she said enthusiastically.


    The girl’s cute smile instantly lifted J’s mood a little.


    “Nice to meet you too, I’m J White,” she replied.


    “I know you!”


    Lexi panted as she heaved the luggage onto a table.


    She looked at J with eyes beaming with admiration and eximed, “I’m your biggest fan!”


    “My fan?” J pointed at herself, puzzled.


    She didn’t expect to have fans.


    Lexi nodded eagerly.


    “I have a keen interest in design, although it’s not my major.


    I’ve been keeping up with industry-rted news and events.”


    Suddenly, Lexi’s confident demeanor evaporated, and she became a bit shy and scratched her head.


    “I’ve been following your work for a while now, and I think you’re a very talented and creative designer.


    The collection you designed for the elderlydy was absolutely stunning!”


    she remarked, praising J emphatically.


    J couldn’t help but feel a bit shy as well after hearing Lexi’s candid words.


    “It’s really not that great…”


    Lexi replied earnestly, “I truly believe that you have immense talent, boss!”


    The seriousness with which Lexi’s spoke put a cheerful smile on J’s face.


    “Well, thank you for your kind words,”


    she said, grateful for thepliment.


    Despite their good start, J still had some reservations about Lexi.


    She was worried that she’d inform Brandon about her activities at work, so she felt the need to set


    some ground rules from the onset.


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    “Well…”


    J thought for a moment, carefully choosing her words.


    “I would like it if you didn’t tell Brandon anything about my work,”


    she said, with a hint of nervousness in her tone.


    Lexi then quickly reassured her, tapping her chest as she asserted loudly, “Don’t worry at all, boss! As


    your assistant, I’m loyal to you and you alone! Whatever you do, I promise to keep it confidential!”


    J chuckled at how adorable Lexi was and said, “Alright, alright, I believe you.”