StarNovelChapter 217 Lisa's face turned a deep shade of anger. "Chloe, you're really testing my patience." "When have I ever done that? You said it yourself." Lisa's already pale face darkened even more. She never imagined Chloe actually knew a designer from QUEEN. It was not just any designer. The person she had just called was likely someone even more influential. But there was no way Lisa would kneel in front of everyone here.
"I was just joking, and you took it seriously?" Lisa scoffed.
Chloe didn't respond but just smiled quietly.
Meanwhile, Jacob stood up. He personally poured a glass of champagne for Chloe. "Chloe, you know someone from QUEEN, and you never told your old man?" Chloe didn't respond or touch the champagne. Jacob looked a bit awkward but quickly returned to his seat, mumbling to himself, "Right, you were also part of the design world, quite famous actually, and won so many awards. It's no surprise you know a few big shots." Chloe knew exactly what Jacob was hinting at. She spoke calmly, "Mr. Jacob, I left the design world." With those words, she drew a clear line. Jacob's face soured, but he didn't lash out. Still wearing a smile, he pleaded gently, "Chloe, I know you're still mad at me. It's my fault, and I sincerely apologize. Can you forgivethis time?" Chloe's tone was even, showing no emotion. "Forgive you, and then represent Belle Époque in Paris, right?" Chloe laid bare Jacob's intentions. It was like lifting a veil. His smile froze. Though clearly angry, he still tried to keep his cool. "Hasn't it always been this way?" Chloe remained silent. Jacob get continued to persuade her, "Besides, the Meadows family's company is also you company, isn't it? You're my daughter. Eventually, you'll have a share in the Meadows family's assets. Helping us now is also helping yourself, right?" This year's design competition was very important for the company. The Meadows family had made a nfor themselves in fashion, becoming famous with the Belle Époque brand. But ever since Chloe stopped designing for Belle Époque, the brand's reputation had plummeted. The market share had been shrinking year after year, now less than a fifth of its peak. If this continued, Belle Époque would be pushed out of the market.
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