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Chapter 243
Alison denied it. “That’s not it
She apologized again and bowed to Gina. “Miss Miller, I’ve been in a bad moodtely, and I’m sorry
for offending you.”
Although she wanted to stand firm and dere that she just looked down on those who got ahead
through connections, reality didn’t allow it. She had worked extremely hard and devoted a lot of
effort and blood to get to her current position as a director.
Alison didn’t want to jeopardize everything she had gained in six years by offending someone with
connections.
Thinking of this, Alison couldn’t help butugh at herself. Being born into the right family was really
a technical skill. She had to work tirelessly for six years to be a director, while this exclusive
designer was probably the daughter of some Quaria shareholder. Judging by Michael’s attitude
toward her, perhaps they were childhood sweethearts with a particrly good rtionship.
To say she wasn’t envious was a lic
She took a deep breath and asked Gina, “Miss Miller, is there anything I can do to make it up to
you?”
Everyone’s gaze fell on Gina.
They thought Alison was done for this time, having offended this influential exclusive designer, and
her position as director was probably not secure.
Even if she wasn’t fired, she wouldn’t have a good time at Quaria in the future.
Gina said indifferently, “You don’t have to do anything. I ept your apology. Everyone, you don’t
need to continue weing me. Let’s get to work. Oh, and please prepare the design concept and
drafts for the new products for the next quarter. Let’s have a small meeting in half an hour.”
She looked at Alison. “Is that okay?”
Alison was stunned. She couldn’t believe that Cina didn’t take advantage of her privileges to
embarrass her. She regained herposure. “Yes, it’s okay.”
Zelda was also confused and wondered, ‘No, isn’t this woman crazy? Shouldn’t she give Alison a
severe warning and let the people in the design department know that from now on, the leader of
the design department has changed? And warning everyone to be polite to her?”
Perhaps because Gina was Michael’s mistress, she knew that if she acted arrogantly and was too
domineering, she would be in serious trouble if Michael’s wife found out.
Zelda thought today she could see Alison in big trouble, but unfortunately, Gina was a coward who
couldn’t be supported She was too weak. It was really boring.
Zelda secretly rolled her eyes.
Michael wanted to apany Gina, but he had a lot of things to do. “Gina, I’m going to work now.
Call me anytime if you need anything
“Okay Gina nodded.
Gina nced at Zelda, who immediately put on a different face, smiling broadly as she said, “Miss
Miller, you carry on with your work. I’ve got to get back to my own work too: Good luck!”
Zelda spread her artas, seemingly wanting to give Cana a farewell hug, but Gina declined. “I’m
sorry, I don’t like to have too
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much physical contact with people I’m not very familiar with.”
Zelda was taken aback, pretending not to be bothered as she forced a smile. “Okay, I understand.
Bye.
As soon as she turned around, Zelda’s expression changed. She thought to herself, This b*tch is
probably intentionally Trying to embarrass me in front of all these people. D*mn it!”
Half an hourter, the design department meeting began.
Cina looked over the design drafts by the main designer responsible for the new product series.
“The creativity is all very good. I’d like to hear more about the design ideas for the new products.
“Love and beauty are themes that jewelry cannot be separated from, and coincidentally, the date for
the next new product release is around Valentine’s Day, so the design concept is also centered
around love…”
Gina looked thoughtful. “I have no objection to centering around love, but I think the theme of love
should not be limited to romantic love.”
“You mean, you want us to expand our thinking to include friendship, family, and such?” Alison
asked.
Gina nodded. “I hope everyone can design the new products around the theme of love without
blood rtions. In this world, the love from people without blood rtions to you is like a gift from
heaven.
“Such love is as pure and clear as a diamond…
Alison looked at Gina, feeling as if she was reminiscing about someone.
Gina paused. “Expanding around this theme, is that okay with everyone?”
“Okay”
Everyone nodded. The exclusive designer was introduced by Michael himself. How could they dare
to have any objections?
But Alison still felt ufortable. “Miss Miller, I think this theme is not just your understanding of
expanding the concept of love, but rather, you want to use Quaria’s next quarter’s new products to
commemorate someone, right?”
Everyone held their breath as they looked at Alison.
She was really daring to say that.
Wasn’t she afraid of offending Gina even more than she already had?
Why invite trouble for herself?
“Yes,” Cina nodded.
Alison showed some dissatisfaction. “Miss Miller, as the exclusive designer, are you expecting all of
us to serve your personal desires? Who are you trying to dere your love to, tomemorate this
person who has established some kind of love rtionship with you?”
The love of family,” Gina replied..
“She has passed away. You’re right. I have personal motives, and as an exclusive designer, I will
only participate in the design of the next season’s new products. After that, I will not be involved inN?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.
new product design. I hope everyone can help me fulfill this wish,” Gina said.
Alison thought Gina would arrogantly retort to her. After all, she had the capital to do so.
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Unexpectedly, Gina was quite candid despite her privileges….
Alison’s feelings were mixed.
“No problem,” the crowd responded.
The meeting continued for another 15 minutes before it ended.
Alison was in the break room making collec.
A subordinate approached. “Miss Hammond, you were really hold today, repeatedly contradicting
Miss Miller. Aren’t you afraid of being retaliated against?”
The deep meaning was to be careful her director position might not be secure.
Alison sighed. She was also worried about losing her job. Tll hold back in the future.
The subordinateughed. “Hey, Miss Hammond, I know you can’t stand this kind of rtionship-
based favoritism, but sometimes we have to bow to reality, right?”
“I heard that Gina might be Mr. rk’s mistress, or perhaps a mistress of some other shareholder.”
Alison frowned. “Can’t she just be a shareholder’s daughter? Why do you all think she is a
mistress?”
The subordinate was taken aback. “Ah, I know. But I heard others say
v so.
“Don’t spread rumors. Such defamatory remarks without any solid evidence could get you sued for
nder”
The subordinate quickly nodded. “Okay.”
Outside the break room, Gina heard their conversation clearly.
Alison and her subordinate stopped specting about Gina’s identity and switched to discussing
work topics.
During lunchtime, Gina didn’t ept Gabriel’s invitation to dine at the Grand Restaurant in Oriata
City, nor did she agree to
have a specially invited chef abroad cook for her. Instead, she chose to eat in Quaria’s staff
canteen.
“Miss Miller!” Zelda was surprised to see Gina in the canteen.