Chapter 50 How Much Longer Are You Going to Keep Going After Her?
“You just said Helen wanted to leave because of Caroline–what’s going on exactly?”
After dinner, Miguel had retreated to the study to read, but faint sounds of an argument drifted from the living room. Curious, he stepped out to see what was happening.
Liam’s temper flared as soon as the topic was raised. About today’s design competition-”
Before he could finish, he felt a tug on his sleeve. Turning, he saw Helen standing next to him, her face marked with worry, her eyes silently pleading with him to stay quiet.
Though he didn’t fully understand what was happening, Liam hesitated, then decided to drop the topic of the competition.
Miguel, still waiting for an answer, pushed for more. “What happened in the design competition? Did Helen win
His gaze shifted to Helen, hope shining in his eyes.
Miguel had heard about the competition–it was a big deal.
If Helen had won, her future in the fashion industry could have been limitless.
From what he knew of her abilities, it seemed like she would win for sure.
Helen said nothing, her lips tight, her face shadowed with disappointment.
Miguel quickly noticed the change in her expression.
His eyes widened in surprise before he managed a comforting smile. “It’s okay. You’re still young. There’s always next time.”
After a pause, he turned back to Liam, eager to hear more. “So, what’s Caroline’s involvement in all of this?”
Liam could only offer a vague explanation. “Miguel, you won’t believe it. Caroline secretly learned fashion design and decided to enter the competition today. She even tried to take the top spot, which messed up Helen’s chances and cost her the win.
Miguel’s eyes went wide in disbelief. “Caroline won?”
He remembered seeing her in her room recently, working on sketches.
He knew she had some understanding of fashion, but the idea that she could have actually won was hard to believe
m scoffed, a mocking smile curling his lips. Pit If she won, then pigs can fly.
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The questions today weren’t even close to what a real design competition would be like.
Helen should’ve had it in the bag.
Finished
Miguel didn’t respond further, deciding to let it go. “Alright, it’s getting late. You both should go clean up and get some rest.”
Liam’s words made sense. Even though Caroline had taught herself fashion design, she wasn’t at the level needed for major competitions.
He just didn’t expect her to still be doing everything she could to make things difficult for Helen.
Miguel had made up his mind–he needed to have a word with Caroline.
He walked to her door and knocked.
“Caroline, are you in there?”
He had looked around the living room earlier but hadn’t seen her, so he assumed she was in her
room.
A few moments later, the door opened.
“Hi, Miguel. What’s going on?” Caroline’s voice was flat, and Miguel could tell she knew exactly why he was there.
He showed no emotion as he stepped into the room. “Cot a minute? We need to talk.”
Without waiting for a response, he moved to the desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
Caroline gave him a half–hearted smile and rolled her eyes. It wasn’t a question; it was more of an order.
She turned around and sat in the chair in front of her desk, casually leaning back, projecting an air of indifference.
So, what exactly do you want to talk about?”
Miguel’s eyes landed on the design sketches on the desk. I heard from Liam that you entered the design competition today.”
Caroline, assuming Liam had already filled him in, simply nodded.
She had grown numb to these types of confrontations by now. This wasn’t the first time someone had tried to lecture her, and it certainly wouldn’t be the last.
Her lack of reply made Miguel reflect on Liam’s earlier words
Caroline’s skills weren’t enough to earn her a trophy. So the only reason she had entered the competition could only be to cause trouble for Helen.
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Chapter 50 How Much Longer Are You Going to Keep Going After Her?
her?”
Going after her?
She knew exactly what he was talking about–the competition.
Finished
And if she was being honest, she had set the whole thing up with the intention of sabotaging Helen.
After everything Helen had done–taking her designs time and time again–Caroline felt it was time to teach her a lesson.
She met Miguel’s gaze without flinching, her voice steady. “Why don’t you ask me why I’m going
after her?”
Miguel could guess the answer, but he didn’t want to revisit old wounds. She was simply jealous. of Helen, as she always had been.
He shifted uncomfortably and changed the subject. “You’re not getting any younger, you know. It’s time you start thinking about marriage. I’ve been talking to the Graysons lately. Our families. should meet and discuss the possibility of an arrangement.”
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