Chapter 394


    Chapter: 394


    Marcus raised an eyebrow, mulling over the revtion that the mentioned designer was indeed Millie.


    Questions arose in his mind: how did Milliee to know Mrs. Barton? Why had she been summoned topete with Nancy?


    Mrs. Barton''s use of “Miss Brown” hinted at herck of awareness regarding Millie’s identity as his wife.


    “Mr. Thomas, do you consent to a contest between the chief designer of yourpany and Miss Brown?” Mrs. Barton queried


    once more.


    “Of course, courage has never eluded us,” Marcus dered, his gaze sharp upon Millie.


    Though uncertain of the circumstances, he possessed a genuine curiosity to witness Millie’s creative work.


    Inparison with Nancy’s creations, Millie’s design prowess would be discernible.


    Millie’s thoughts went momentarily nk. The prospect ofpeting with Nancy had not crossed her mind. She harbored no


    qualms about Nancy’s greater fame; her focus would be on her own design.


    “Mrs. Barton...” Millie began, only to be halted by Mrs. Barton’s hand upon her own.


    With a gentle touch, Mrs. Barton interrupted Millie, “l eagerly await your contributions.”Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Nancy, with a faint smile ying on her lips, inquired, “Feeling apprehensive, Millie? Hesitant to embrace the challenge?”


    While Nancy''s fame was substantial, Millie''s identity as a rtively unknown designer lent a sense of incongruity to their rivalry.


    Yet Nancy perceived it an opportunity to deliver a blow to Millie’s self-assurance—a chance to underscore her own prominence.


    In Nancy''s estimation, Millie’s fortuitous marriage to the influential Marcus was a stroke of luck.


    However, Millie''s response belied Nancy’s assumptions. Millie''s countenance underwent a transformation. Her initial uncertainty


    dissolved, reced by a burgeoning confidence that manifested as a subtle smile.


    “No, | assure you, | harbor no reluctance,” Millie stated with conviction.


    Nancy was utterly taken aback by Millie’s audacity. The challenge in Millie’s tone was evident, and what surprised Nancy even


    more was the utter ease with which Millie addressed her. It was as if Millie wasn’t the least bit intimidated by Nancy’s powerful


    reputation. This unexpected defiance caused Nancy to clench her jaw tightly in frustration.


    “Are you certain? Hope you won''t back outter.”


    “lm certain. | won’t back out,” Millie affirmed with determination.


    Mrs. Barton nodded in approval and nced at the snow outside.


    “Why don’t you two design a ne with a ‘snow’ theme?”


    The snow glistened, translucent and pure, serving as a beautiful symbol of purity.