Chapter 282
“I recall telling you not to drag my master into our fight, but you just wouldn''t listen. Now, you will have
to pay the price for your actions.”
A hint of terror shed across Elsie''s eyes.
She wasn''t thinking straight when she said those words back then, but she couldn''t help herself as she
was consumed by jealousy and hatred.
Maple Group was a well-knownpany, and considering how it had focused all its resources on her,
she reckoned the title of The Ultimate Designer would belong to her.
Yet little did she expect Bailey to appear out of nowhere and snatch the glory from her grasp, so how
could she not be angry?
“I—”
“I''ve never told any outsiders that I''m a graduate of Gadzinski Academy, so your im is nothing but a
lie. Besides, the world didn''t even know that Master Gadzinski was my master before I arrived in
Hallsbay. You can say whatever you want, but you''ll have to face the consequences at the end of the
day.”
That said, Bailey pushed Elsie aside, lowered her head, and looked at the deputy CEO of Maple
Group. “I''m not the only one that this woman offended. She has already offended Gadzinski Academy
when she said those words. So if you wish to protect her, I will have to pin this on yourpany.”
At once, the man jolted in fright.
While Artemis was not someone he could offend, he, too, could not afford to cross Gadzinski Academy.
“Elsie, you''re fired! You''re no longer the lead designer of Maple Group! Get lost as soon as you wrap
your things up in thepany. Anypanies owned by Maple Group will no longer employ you.”
“What? No, no! I can''t be fired! If I''m fired, I will no longer have any ce in the industry!” Elsie fell from
her seat and copsed onto the ground.
Artemis nced at Bailey. Upon noticing that she showed no objection to this decision, he turned to
Ken. “Get rid of her.”
“Understood.”
Mournful screams could be heard in the massive hall.
Itsted for two minutes before silence returned to the hall.
Immediately, Joshua signaled the host with his eyes.
Upon catching the signal from Joshua, the host raised the microphone and said, “Ladies and
gentlemen, the judges have made the final decision. They unanimously agreed that the gown Ms.
Bailey designed for Ms. Caridee is a gem in the design industry and voted her as The Ultimate
Designer! Now, let us wee Ms. Bailey for a speech with a warm round of apuse!”
In the next second, thunderous apuse reverberated across the hall.
Bailey turned to look at Artemis. “You go.”
A hint of coyness could be captured in her tone, to which Artemis raised his brows.
He was madly in love with the grim expression of hers.
If there weren''t people around, he would''ve cornered her and tasted her lips as he wished.
“You should go. I''ve prepared something for you. It''s a big surprise.”
Bailey rolled her eyes in response.
After hesitating for a moment, she went up the stage.
All the spotlights focused on her in that split second, and all eyes were on her.
Four years ago, it was a shame that Snowke didn''t show up at the award ceremony at the Grand
Fashion Show.
Four yearster, her astounding masterpiece shook the globe yet again. However, she did not let the
ceremony end just like that in regret as she did before, for she had personally walked up the stage,
allowing everyone to witness the graceful bearing of a top designer.
Joshua followed behind her as she walked up the stage. After finishing his introduction and speeches,
he turned toward Bailey with a smile. “Congrattions, Ms. Jefferson! I believe this is the ultimate price
you deserve. Let us wee our mysterious guest to award you the trophy and certificate!”
Bailey arched a brow.
Her instincts told her that this was the surprise Artemis had prepared for her.
However, she had gone through so much in life. There were not many things that could surprise her
anymore.
“Now, let us wee the one and only Cedric Gadzinski, the pir of the fashion industry, with a round
of apuse!”
A look of surprise shed past Bailey''s eyes.
She turned around stiffly and stared at the passageway to her side.
As she caught a glimpse of the familiar face, her eyes turned teary.
She had never once enjoyed the love of a father and mother, but they were all given to her by her
master.
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Come to think of it. It''s been a long time since Ist returned to Gadzinski Academy. I''m really unfilial to
have Master Gadzinski travel all the way here to Hallsbay to visit me!
“Master Gadzinski, why are you here?”
Cedric examined her from head to toe and nodded in satisfaction. “Good. You''re as steady as usual for
not revealing your emotions on your face. Very well.”
With that, he took the trophy and certificate from the host before striding toward Bailey. He gently said,
“Now, I''m here today to take this opportunity to let the world know that you, Bailey Jefferson, are the
mostpetent student I have ever had.”
Bailey shifted her gaze elsewhere. Can this old man stop being so emotional? I''m about to cry!
After calming herself down, she slowly reached out and took the trophy from Cedric before bowing
deeply at him. “Thank you for your three years of teaching, Master Gadzinski. I will not let you down.”
“Good,” Cedric said, and tears started welling in his eyes.
In the next second, the lights shed, and music started ying in the hall.
Artemis fixated his gaze on the beautifuldy on the stage and curled his lips into a smile.
There was nothing the Jefferson family could do to give Bailey the warmth of a family, so Artemis
decided to invite Cedric to Hallsbay to witness this moment. It was the only thing he could do for her.
Meanwhile, Susan approached Caridee with a cup of fruit juice in her hand. “Aunt Caridee, I need to
use the restroom, but I''m too scared to go alone.”
Caridee reached out to pinch Susan''s cheeks and smiled. “I thought you were brave. Why are you
scared now? Come. I''ll take you to the restroom. Put your cup on the table.”
After they left, Rhonda fixed her eyes on the cup of fruit juice. Her lips curled into a malicious grin. Die,
you little sh*t!
Cedric scanned around when they got down the stage and asked, “Where''s Julie? Why did she not
attend such a grand ceremony?”
Bailey rubbed her temples in response. “I think she''s in love.”
“What?” Cedric eximed and narrowed his eyes. “She''s a special one. The Hoffman family sent her to
Gadzinski Academy so that she could focus on her priorities. They needed her to inherit the empire, so
she''s not to be in a rtionship with men outside, or they would be in a lot of trouble.”
“You''re right, Master Gadzinski. I''ll keep an eye on her.”
At this moment, Juliana was waiting to ambush someone at the main gate of the Shurmer residence.
As a convoy slowly closed in, she immediately sprang up from the ground before jumping into the
middle of the road.
A momentter, Zeke got out of the car. As soon as he got out, he said, “Ms. Juliana, I have a girlfriend,
so please stop looking for me.”