Chapter 466


    Draco stood in front of J. He was much taller than she had expected, and had a rather affable


    expression, though it didn’t make him any less manly.


    “Excuse me, Miss. Are you J Lind, the designer who participated in the first show of Seacisco


    Fashion Week?” He had to duck his head slightly as he spoke to her, if only to avoid looking arrogant


    and self-important. He was so tall that J seemed petite beside him, despite her average height.


    She flushed at his question, both surprised and embarrassed. “You’re right, Mr. Wesley. But Lind is no


    longer myst name by now.”


    Draco’s face broke into a smile, his eyes curving into tiny rainbows. “I see. I finally get to meet you,


    Miss White. You’re a lot cuter than I imagined.”


    “What do you mean, Mr. Wesley?” J asked, visibly confused.


    “You see, I paid close attention to your designs at the Seacisco Fashion Week. I really liked them, but


    for some reason, they were suddenly removed from the selection. I was abroad at the time, so I


    naturally had no idea what went down. A friend told meter that you were involved in a giarism


    scandal. How did it go, by the way? Has the matter been solved?”


    J tilted her head curiously. “I wonder, Mr. Wesley, why aren’t you asking me whether I did giarize


    another designer’s work or not?”


    “A giarized work will never be able to earn my appreciation in the first ce,” the man said firmly.


    “Are you sure about that?” This time, J’s surprise turned up a notch.


    Draco chuckled gleefully. “How interesting you are, Miss White. I happen to have a very discerning eye.


    Besides that, I also have a phone, which allowed me to read about the press statement released by


    yourpany.”


    The two of them chatted amicably,pletely unaware that the people around them were staring.


    Draco was easy and pleasant to talk to. J felt the tension slowly leave her body.


    “Ah, you look more rxed now,” Draco said with a smile, as if he had meant to ease her worries all


    along.


    “Well, I’m actually not used to this, socializing with the upper-ss elites, so I’m sure my stress is


    justified,” J joked.


    “Are you still working for Larson Group, then?”


    J shook her head. “I quit because of some… personal issues.”


    Draco immediately perked up. “Have you taken a new offer elsewhere?”


    “I haven’t decided yet, to be honest. A part of me wants to run my own studio, but I can’t help but feel


    intimidated. I think I should continue as an employee for now and gain more experience. God knows I


    need it if I’m to thrive in the industry.” J sighed wistfully just as the warm, soft light fell on her


    delicate face. It lent her an innocent and youthful glow.


    Draco didn’t hesitate to put his offer on the table. “How about joining my studio? You can work as my


    assistant and get all the experience you need. You’ll be free to leave once you think you’re finally ready


    to set out on your own.”


    J gaped at him in disbelief. “Mr. Wesley, I—Are you kidding me right now?”


    Her head was buzzing from the sudden and ludicrous opportunity that fell on herp.


    Draco’s studio was a much-coveted post for all young designers who wanted to make a name for


    themselves. J had never even dreamed of setting foot in that hallowed ce.


    “Does it look like I’m kidding?” Draco teased, though there was an unmistakable serious edge to his


    voice.


    J took a couple of seconds to process his words, and then she grinned. “Not at all. I’ll be more than


    happy to work for you. It’s every designer’s dream.”


    After hearing her exmation, the young socialites nearby red at J in shock and envy.


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    “Great! How about starting next week?” Draco was already taking out his business card and handed it


    to J.


    She was over the moon. Having no reason to refuse this once-in-a-lifetime chance, Jane nodded and


    promised to be at his studio the following week.


    Johanna saw it all unfold from the sidelines. She walked up to J as soon as Draco left and


    whispered, “Lucky you! It’s a good thing to be in Mr. Wesley’s good graces. You’re definitely headed for


    a bright future.”


    But there was another side to Johanna’s tion over J’s promising prospect. After all, if J


    worked for Draco, then she wouldn’t being back to Seacisco any time soon.


    L felt conflicted as she watched Johanna and J whispering and giggling among themselves.


    Although Johanna didn’t express any dissatisfaction toward her, the woman was obviously very proud


    of J.


    And L had to admit that J was truly brilliant, more so than herself.