Chapter 678
Bill was talking to Lucy when he suddenly seemed to notice that he was being discussed by this group of
people and approached them. When thedies saw that Lucy wasing over, they hurriedly tried to
fawn and tter her.
Then, Lucy introduced Bill to the crowd, “This man is one of our family members. A few generations
back, his family left to live abroad. His name is Bill Winterford, and he is a renowned designer of pet
luxury goods. He has decided to return to Cethos to start up a business next year. For that reason, we
are working together to start a studio to create a pet luxury goods brand in Cethos. I hope everybody will
support our endeavor.”
Upon hearing those words, thedies quickly nodded in agreement. On the other hand, Sophia
frowned. Isn’t this too much of a coincidence? I just started my business n, but Lucy is already
bing a businesspetitor?
Bill didn’t seem to have recognized Ivan. After all, Ivan had changed a lot during these three years—he
practically aged overnight. He now looked much older than he was, and his hair was peppered gray.
Compared to the young and energetic Ivan back then, the difference was far too great.
Looking at Bill as he chatted with thedies, Sophia felt her confidence waver slightly. Thus, she asked
Ivan, “Do you have the confidence topete against Bill?”
Ivan stared at Bill, who was in high spirits and standing not far away. Then, he replied icily, “I was the one
that taught him. I’m well aware of his capabilities. How could I not?”
In the past, Bill had been one of the apprentices at his studio. At the time, the other apprentices had
reported that Bill had stolen their designs. Unfortunately, he had trusted Bill back then and did not take
heed of thoseints… When he was busy dealing with matters involving his wife and child, he even
handed the management of the studio over to Bill without any worries… Haha… I was such a blind fool
back then!
During those three years, he hade to realize everything as he experienced all the coldness and
mercilessness that existed in the world. He could only watch as his loved ones left him, one after the
other; as his career copsed; and as his life copsed… His faith had been tested time and time again
as he tried again and again only to fail every single time. The person who truly loved him had long since
passed, and the person he used to trust had stolen everything he had to build up a reputation.
Besides, he had revisited the pet luxury business these days. By focusing on some of the popr styles
that recently appeared in the international market and paying attention to Bill in particr, he discovered
that Bill had giarized all his designs. In every design that Bill came up with, he could find traces of his
designs in them.
Not only that, but even his unique designs that he had created especially for his beloved pets had turned
into popr items on the market! Those were not just made from his efforts alone; they included the
sweat, blood, and tears of his wife and his sister. At the time, he had established his studio with his wife
and his sister. We came up with those designs together! Yet, Bill had shamelessly stolen them all!
His fists clenched and rxed, and he did that over and over. In the end, he lowered his head and
focused on taking care of Garfield. Even so, his gaze was filled with the mes of fury. Bill! Just you wait!
When Sophia learned that Bill and Lucy were working together, she felt anxious. She could sense that
she was facing a challenge she had never faced before. If she wanted to make a move, then she would
aim to be the best in Cethos. Besides, she felt at ease with Ivan’s ranking. However, if Bill and Lucy were
to work together, that would be a huge obstacle in her path! After all, Lucy was the vice president of
the Edwards Group. Together, those two would have a more experienced and influential team. Moreover,
it was a given that Lucy would have more resources at hand than she did. No matter how hard it is, I still
have to give it a go! How would I know how sessful I can be if I don’t try?
More importantly, she did not feel as if she were inferior to Lucy in any way. Rather, if not for her
background which couldn’tpare with Lucy’s, she believed that her current achievements would be
much greater than Lucy’s! Perhaps because Lucy was the vice president of the Edwards Group, as well
as her husband’s ex-girlfriend, that she couldn’t help regarding Lucy as her imaginary enemy, a role
model, and a person to surpass. For that reason, she alwayspared herself to all of Lucy’s
achievements.
Sophia also believed that if Cooper’s struggles back then were effective… If Cooper had married
Annabel and given birth to me… I could have been the youngdy of the Mitchell Family, just like
Natasha. But, I would never act like Natasha. Instead, I would have lived like Lucy—I would have built
my own business, climbed up thedder of sess, sat at the top of the business empire, and be a
powerful woman! It’s a pity, but I am neither Natasha nor Lucy. I am simply Sophia. Sophia, who was
born in Johnson Family Vige in Riverdale; whose uncle was a felon that molested women; who only
started studying at the age of nine and entered university at the age of 19. Even so, it’s only a matter of
time until I catch up to Lucy! Once I am 25, I will definitely be able to achieve everything I ever wanted to
do!
After a while, Bill and Lucy left to socialize with other people. Thus, Sophia continued chatting with the
ladies, trying to join in their social group. When a group ofdies gathered together, their conversation
tended to revolve around certain topics—from flower arrangements and tea ceremonies to stocks and
real estate to child-bearing secrets and skincare methods. Later, they took turns touching Sophia’s robot
and cat. In the meantime, the conversation identally touched on the topic of their husbands.
As soon as the topic touched on their husbands, Sophia shuddered. Sure enough; thedies nced in
her direction all at once. “We heard… your husband has gotten fat…”
Sophia was just about to answer when thedies looked behind her in unison. Their gazes were full of
surprise as they quickly took out their phones and rushed forward to take photos.
It turned out that a handsome man in a suit had appeared behind her. His slim figure was beautiful
beyond belief. He held a wine ss in his hand with his slender fingers; his sharp and angr face was
neither fat nor thin. His body proportions were perfect and his legs were long and attractive.
“What are you all talking about?” Michael’s voice sounded as if it was infused with the richness of the
wine in his ss—it was intoxicating.
Sophia looked back and nced at him, saying “We were talking about how you got fat!”
He lifted his ss and said to the curious and nosydies, “Alright, as you can see—I didn’t get fat.”
He knew that if a group ofdies got together, they would talk about how he had gotten fat. Thedies’
eyes lit up at the sight of him. After all, he was the national idol. His fanbase included everyone from old
ladies to young girls—these richdies were no exception.
Then, thedies rushed to take a photo with him. He was extremely patient today as they were Sophia’s
future customers. While taking photos with them, heplimented, “What a beautiful cat. That dog sure
looks strong. Your chinchi looks so delicate!”
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After the photo session, Michael turned to Sophia and said, “Come; I want to introduce you to a bigshot.”
A bigshot? Sophia immediately stood up, brushed off the cat fur on her legs, took out a name card, and
swiftly left with him.
He introduced her, “This bigshot is very influential. His status is equivalent to the deputy family head of
the Edwards Family. Aside from Jordan Edwards, he is the most powerful here. Moreover, he is very
influential in both business and political circles. He was only one step away from bing the president
of the country. In the end, he withdrew from politics. He’s the 9th Old Master.”
No matter what circles one was in, connections were extremely important. Therefore, he hoped that she
could get to know some high-leveled contacts. Getting to know this bigshot might be very useful in
expanding her career and business.
“Wow! What a bigshot! Hurry up and introduce me to him!” Sophia excitedly grabbed Michael’s sleeve
while holding her name card in her other hand. He nced at her name card, especially that slim and
beautiful portrait. He had never wanted to make a retort as much as he did now—the photo was
photoshopped to the extent that even her husband couldn’t recognize her anymore!