NovelUpdateChapter 593: "No," the waitress answered, now even more bewildered by the designer's sudden interest.
Before she could ask further, the café manager approached, his sharp gaze landing on the scene. Noticing Adalynn's presence, he immediately assumed the worst.
"What are you doing?" he snapped at the waitress.
"You can't even handle a simple task properly?" Before the waitress could stammer out a response, Adalynn cut in smoothly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It's not what you think." The manager blinked, caught off guard.
"It's not? But I thought she-" "She did not offend me," Adalynn clarified, her tone even.
“In fact, I found her quite pleasant. That's why I took a moment to chat with her." She then faced the waitress, saying, "Sorry for interrupting your work." The waitress's face burned with embarrassment as she instinctively raised her hands.
"No, no, it's really fine!" Adalynn's gaze flickered to the small badge pinned to the waitress's uniform.
"Are you still an intern?" The young woman hesitated before nodding.
"Yes. The manager said that if I pass this month's assessment, I will beca permanent employee, but..." Her voice trailed off. She didn't need to finish the sentence. Her shaky performance and the manager's impatience were already working against her. She was hanging onto this job by a thread.
Adalynn studied her for a moment before offering a reassuring smile.
"I know the owner of this café well. Leave this to me." Without another word, she turned and followed the manager toward the private room.
The waitress stood frozen, struggling to process what had just happened. She had been so distracted that she had forgotten about the sketch that Adalynn had taken away.
Meanwhile, Adalynn walked with purpose, her fingers tightening around the delicate paper. It had been a long tsince she had seen a design with such raw potential. A design that could shake the industry.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer instincts whispered that if this dress cto life, it would not only turn heads-it could very well mark the beginning of her return to the pinnacle of her career.
The moment Leah spotted Adalynn walk in, she sprang to her feet.
"Ms. Hemingway, it has been a while." "It has indeed," Adalynn replied, a subtle smile playing on her lips.
O "I hear your engagement is imminent. What's the purpose of this meeting?" Leah's lips curved as she leaned in slightly.
"I would commission a gown from you," she said, pausing for effect Then she added, "A gown that will turn heads. One that will leave everyone speechless."
Her birthday was fast approaching, and it was set to be more than just a celebration. That night, she would not only announce her new position as CEO of the Burgess Group but also unveil her engagement to Bruce. She had even extended an invitation to Corrine. Watching Corrine's heart shatter would be the most exquisite gift.
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