To be frank, Tyr had initially wanted to use Zachery’s connections to help Winifred get a place. To him, it was only a matter of one command. But when he saw how serious and dedicated Winifred was in pouring all her experience into her design, Tyr changed his mind. He believed that with his wife’s attitude and professional skills, even if he did not do anything, she would be able to get a place in this competition. He even believed that Winifred could get first place! In contrast to Winifred’s enthusiasm, Iris was lazy beyond words. A few days ago, Iris still showed some interest. She would stay in the design department every day to develop a good design with the staff there. But after three days of vigor, Iris realized that designing a good piece was not as easy as she had thought. Be it her professionalism, imagination, or leadership skills to lead her design team, she was inferior to Winifred by a long mile. Iris Zea was no better than a freelance designer, much less a profess
There were no words to describe Winifred’s current feelings. It was like the energy in her body had been instantly sucked dry. Her mind was blank for a long while before she abruptly regained her senses. “Everyone, return to your positions.” At Winifred’s command, the other designers immediately returned to their posts. “President Zea, what are you trying to do?” Winifred answered, “We don’t have any time at all. But our Autumn Field Group will enter this competition no matter what. We’re coming up with a design in one hour!” The whole room fell silent. Everyone was looking at Winifred, feeling lost. To come up with a design in one hour was totally impossible. Even if they could do it, there would definitely be nothing remarkable. How could it get a place in the competition? “Just do as I say.” The more pressed for time they are, the more clear-headed Winifred felt. “Before this, I’ve designed many other works. I even have the base drafts. Now, we just have to complete
That afternoon, when Yara disappeared from the company, everyone could already guess. Winifred never thought that a naive university student like her would actually do something like this. The police had started their investigation, but Yara had fled the city. Even if they could get her back, everything was futile now. The matter had already happened, so Winifred no longer wanted to pursue it. To prevent Tyr and Helen from worrying, Winifred did not tell them about this incident. After submitting their design, what was left was to wait for news from the competition organizers. Although her masterpiece was gone, Winifred was still confident of her previous design. The fashion design competition was divided into three processes. The first process was for contestants to prepare their work and submit it during registration. This process was now complete. The second process was for the organizers to have the professional judges choose their top twenty designs. After that, the orga
She turned to Tyr and said with much difficulty, “Tyr, now that it’s come to this, I have to be honest with you. What we’ve designed previously is not the one we submitted for this competition.” “Why?” Tyr did not understand. “Because that design was stolen! This current design is a past work of mine that our team had spent around two hours to put together. It’s only a substitute!” Tyr looked shocked. He had never expected something like this to happen. “Why didn’t you tell me about this earlier? Did you catch the person who stole the design?” “It’s a university student in our design department. Although the investigation was done, the perpetrator was never caught.” Winifred sighed. “But what use will it be even if we catch her? The competition’s already over.” Tyr sighed as well. “It’s great that you can still get a place in this competition nonetheless.” By then, another two models had completed their walk, but their grades never exceeded Winifred’s. “Top three is sec
That moment, Iris had no doubt become the brightest star in the venue. The Zea family below the stage were thrilled. Even Jorge’s hands were trembling with excitement. “I never knew Iris could come up with such a masterpiece.” “Yeah! It’s too stunning. Iris is too awesome!” “First place! Iris’s design has gotten first place! That means our Zea Group will be heading toward success!” Lilian turned to look at Winifred contemptuously and mocked, “Iris was right. Previously, our Zea Group couldn’t grow our business because Winifred, your designs, were rubbish. Winifred Zea, you were the obstacle to our family’s road to success. Thankfully you’ve left our family now. Otherwise, our family would’ve been ruined by you.” It was hard to imagine that this was something an aunt would say to her niece. Iris had now assimilated Winifred’s relatives, and the whole family became as nasty as her. Winifred felt numb. She had never dreamed that Iris would be the one to steal her design. How c
Winifred stood up and said loudly, “Mr. Mikhael, this design is not complete. It still lacks one final step!” After she had said this, the whole venue was staring at Winifred with confusion in their eyes. Even Tyr was shocked! Mikhael was startled. “Miss Winifred, what do you mean?” Winifred walked over to the stage. “Mr. Mikhael, this piece is not called ‘Green Phoenix,’ but ‘Autumn Field’. This design did not come from Iris Zea. I designed this, and Iris Zea has stolen my design!” The earth shattered, and thunder rolled in the skies! No one had anticipated such shocking news to crop up at the last moment of this competition! In an instant, everyone’s eyes were focused on Winifred. All the media cameras also pointed at Winifred. “Winifred Zea, what nonsense are you spouting? Who has stolen your design? This design belongs to me, Iris Zea. And what do you mean ‘Autumn Field’? It’s such a dull name. Even if you’re trying to slander me, can’t you do some homework before comin
Mikhael and Allen were holding their heads in their hands in great excitement. “Miss Winifred, Master Allen and I fully believe that you made this design. Because only its true creator can describe its soul.” “No, Mikhael, you’re wrong. It’s not like that.” Iris had completely lost it. She never imagined something like this would happen. She had gone mad and was now yelling and screaming on stage. “This design is called ‘Green Phoenix’, not that bullsh*t ‘Autumn Field’. It’s my design, and Winifred’s only taking advantage of it by spouting nonsense. You guys can’t simply decide and judge on your own. I’m the champion of this competition. I’m the ‘Green Phoenix’s owner!” At this point, Iris was still trying to argue. However, at that moment, two policemen led Yara Campbell over to them. “Miss Iris, you don’t have to explain anymore. I’ve come clean!” Iris looked at Yara, confused, and subconsciously said, “Yara Campbell, you… why have you come back?” “Miss Iris, my conscience
Everything Joseph said had hit home. He was right. This was what the Zea family was here for. But even if they had fallen into such a state, this group of people still thought they had power over Winifred. Them and what army? Joseph’s words made Jorge and his group flush red. However, these people still had no intention of repenting. “Winifred Zea, get out here! If my Iris ends up in jail, I won’t forgive you!” Lily was anxious. From the day since the police caught Iris, she had never gotten a good night’s sleep. “Stop barking here.” Joseph’s expression darkened, as well. “Leave immediately. Autumn Field does not welcome you! To even have the audacity to get some business from us! Dream on!” Jackson stepped up, reluctant to give in. “Fourth Uncle, you’re not the boss of Autumn Field Group. Get Winifred out here to see us. I refuse to believe that she would dare disobey us.” Joseph snorted. “Now, I really am the boss of Autumn Field.” “What?” Jorge and his group were stunned