Chapter 27 - Very Conflicted

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

If it weren’t for Aurora, Madeline would never have said anything hurtful because the motto of the company was that customers were always right. Besides, it was beneath her status to argue with others.

However, her daughter was her bottomline. No one could touch her.

Mrs. Astor was so angry that she almost vomited blood. She said to Courtney, “Kick this arrogant woman out. Don’t let me see her again.”

With Mrs. Astor’s permission, Courtney definitely had to perform well. She signaled to the two servants behind her with her eyes, telling them to catch Madeline.

However, just as the two of them moved forward, Madeline flipped one over her shoulder and threw him to the ground, after which she also kicked the other one to the ground.

Initially, she did not want to make a move. However, these people had gone overboard, so she could not be blamed for being heartless.

Courtney’s eyes widened. “You are trained?”

Just as she finished speaking, Madeline’s hand had already landed on her neck and lifted her up.

The seemingly weak Madeline now had such powerful strength. She was able to lift people of the same weight off the ground. That was a force that could not be underestimated.

That day at the mall, she was worried about her daughter, and was later ambushed, hence she was powerless to resist.

If it was a direct confrontation, how could anyone be her match?

“Courtney, listen to me. I’m not the same person that you could easily bully back then. If you dare to point fingers at me again and sow discord, I’ll let you die.”

“Cough, cough, you… I know my mistakes. Put me down.”

Madeline then threw her to the ground and said coldly, “You have a child too. It’s good for you to accumulate some good karma.”

After saying that, Madeline didn’t bother staying to solve the plagiarism issue. She just wanted to go back and investigate who had harmed her.

When Mrs. Astor saw her erupt, she didn’t dare to make a sound the entire time. She had never seen a woman so domineering.

After Madeline left, Mrs. Astor finally came back to her senses. She pointed at Madeline’s departing figure and shouted in exasperation, “This is too much! How dare you treat me like this?!”

Mrs. Astor then got someone to file a complaint and insisted on blacklisting Willow.

After Madeline returned, she immediately called for an emergency meeting to investigate the design theft.

Because Mrs. Astor’s identity in the capital was not to be underestimated, her complaint would definitely cause a commotion. Madeline’s explanation to the headquarters was that she was framed.

“Willow, our company definitely trusts your ability and believes that you won’t ever plagiarize. However, your attitude towards guests is taboo. Although this set of designs have failed, you still have two outfits that you were going to use for a competition, use them to solve the crisis at hand first.”

The person who spoke was Pamela of BELLA’s US branch. Now that such a serious problem had occurred, the higher-ups had to step in to suppress it. If Mrs. Astor still refused to let this matter go, it would definitely affect their company greatly.

At the same time, Madeline’s reputation would be greatly damaged, which would be a huge blow to both the company and her.

Madeline nodded helplessly. She didn’t want to blow things up, but she really couldn’t hold herself back at that time.

“Twas too impulsive this time. I am willing to listen to the headquarters’ arrangements!”

After receiving her approval, Pamela immediately brought along the two sets of clothes, the initial drafts that Willow had drawn for Mrs. Astor, as well as the design records on her computer, to personally apologize and explain.

‘When Pamela arrived at Mrs. Astor’s villa, the latter’s anger had yet to dissipate and her attitude was clear.

“Twon’t forgive her even if she kneels down.”

However, Pamela placed these two latest designs in front of her, causing Mrs. Astor, who was passionate about fashion, to light up.

Pamela asked her assistant to show Mrs. Astor some of the documents she had brought. “Mrs. Astor, this situation arose because of a problem within the company. Someone leaked Willow’s drafts. From here, you can clearly see the initial drafts, including the colors of the various materials, all listed here.

You understand fashion too, so you should be able to tell how much effort Willow put in.”

Mrs. Astor looked through the materials shown by Pamela’s assistant. They outlined how Madeline had started designing after Mrs. Astor gave her requirements.

They included the changes in every stage; these were not things that could be forged.

In the end, Mrs. Astor asked again, “Is Madeline really Willow? Did she really draw all these?”

Pamela firmly guaranteed. “Mrs. Astor, we can assure you that she is definitely BELLA’s top designer, Willow. Furthermore, these two sets of clothes that I have brought for you are our company’s latest mystery product that we intend to launch this year. We will give them to you now.”

In order to appease Mrs. Astor’s anger, the headquarters could only use this method to appease her.

When Mrs. Astor heard these words, there was no longer any anger on her face. She was even more elated.

Firstly, she was suspicious of the plagiarism incident. Secondly, she was attracted by the two pieces of clothing.

It had to be known that the first new product that BELLA released every year was something that was one of a kind, and not something that could be bought with money.

But now, she was getting them for free. Their sincerity was obvious.

“Is she really giving it to me for free? After all, these are new products that she designed.”

Pamela nodded with certainty. “We can’t possibly use such a thing to deceive you. Furthermore, I’ve brought a stylist with me, since I know that you will be attending a grand banquet tonight. Mrs. Astor, we’ll make sure that you’ll appear beautifully. I believe that tomorrow’s fashion headlines will be about

you.”

‘When Mrs. Astor thought about this, her heart was already blooming. If she really wore the garments, she would definitely be the most outstanding person tonight.

Moreover, this dress was so exquisite that it would definitely be the topic of discussion among the nobles tomorrow. It was very attractive.

“Since that’s the case, I’ll give it a try!”

The stylist personally helped her change into the dress and it instantly made her look even more noble and elegant. Coupled with the change in her hairstyle, Mrs. Astor instantly looked ten years younger.

Even Mrs. Astor couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration when she saw herself in the mirror. The servants behind her couldn’t take their eyes off her. It was clear how perfect she looked.

“This is really amazing. Willow really lives up to her name. Her clothes elevate their wearers.”

Seeing how happy she was, Pamela took the opportunity to say, “This is the most sincere apology from Willow. Mrs. Astor, please be magnanimous and cancel the complaint. Then these two sets of clothes will be yours!”

Pamela could see the reluctance and greed on Mrs. Astor’s face. Especially after she put on this dress, she definitely couldn’t bear to take it off.

Mrs. Astor was a little conflicted.. She originally swore that she would never forgive this hateful woman no matter what, but.