Chapter 533
A few smiles and small chuckles broke out from the crowd from her nervous but earnest declaration. With that, the air in the room grew lighter and stiff bodies gradually relaxed.
Natalie raised her chin and said with an encouraging smile, “We all want what’s best for W Marks. And we need everyone’s help to achieve that.”
The sound of footsteps and chairs being pulled filled the room the next moment as the staff members returned to their desks. Natalie tugged at the corner of Elizabeth’s clothes and pulled her aside. “Why did you come back so soon?” Natalie asked curiously.
Jorge’s violent assault had shaken Elizabeth greatly. Natalie had thought that she should be taking a long period off to prioritize her recovery.
At the same time, she didn’t know how to tell Elizabeth that Jorge had taken his own life in the police station.
Elizabeth said in a quiet voice, “I am aware that recently something has happened to the studio, so I asked Mr. Wesley if I could return to work early. I assume you may need assistance at this time.”
From what Elizabeth could tell, rumors about Draco and Natalie went viral on the Internet. Furthermore, the automobile involved in the accident reported on today’s news had the same license plate number as Dalores’ car. It was clear to Elizabeth that W Marks had been through a lot in her absence, and she worried that this would bring about some internal turmoil.
Draco had always wished Elizabeth could return to work, so when she proposed it, he immediately agreed.
“When Dalores left, she left quite a mess behind. You returned just at the critical moment.” Natalie was thrilled that Elizabeth was able to return to W Marks.
But Natalie was hesitant when she thought of Jorge. “Do you know that Jorge committed suicide while in the police station?” she asked.
The expression on Elizabeth’s face changed.
She was not smiling anymore and seemed a little down. “I know. I just got a call from the cops.”
She drew a deep breath and added, “Although I was shocked at the moment, I felt relieved when I thought back on it. Natalie, I wanna thank you and Brandon for everything. I am finally free.”
She ran her fingers over the scars on her hand. All of them were left by Jorge, but now that he was deceased, she could begin a new life.
Natalie also felt relieved. It was good that Elizabeth was able to let go of it.
A grin forming on her face, she replied, “I intended to console you, but it seems that you don’t need it.”
After a short pause, Elizabeth replied, “Tell me if there’s anything I can help with. That day, my aunt and I might have been killed by Jorge if not for you and Brandon.”
“That; forget about it. We just happened to be looking for Jorge at the moment. But please, I am indeed hoping that you can help me with something.” Blinking her gorgeous eyes, Natalie said, “Since Mr. Wesley is not around for the time being and you are his most talented apprentice, how about you give me some design advice? I want to make my design skill more flawless.”
Natalie’s request surprised Elizabeth because of how small it was, given that Elizabeth had been eager to hear it. She sighed and grinned helplessly as she shook her head. “Okay, you two, get ready. This afternoon, there’s a whole new project waiting for us.” Tasha walked over to them, smiled, and handed them the documents.
“What? It’s from a foreign client!” For some reason, Natalie was really intrigued.
Tasha added, “It was a client with whom W Marks had never conducted business before. He said he was a well -known model who lived overseas for many years and who had just relocated to our nation for professional growth. His manager called and informed us that he needs an outfit for an exclusive interview with a well- known local magazine.”
Joy flooded Natalie’s heart. She was convinced that this was a fantastic chance. But upon opening the file, she saw that Derek was the client!
“How comes it’s this guy?!” Natalie was caught unawares!
That day at the airport, she recalled, Derek had promised that he and W Marks would work together in no time. She was surprised by how true that turned out to be.
“Are you familiar with this guy?” Elizabeth looked at the picture for a while before commenting, “He’s a face I’ve seen. I’m quite sure I’ve already met him.”
“He is the same model presenting W Marks’ last outfit at the Iridescent Show.” Natalie closed the file and asked, “Could you by any chance be interested in taking over this project? Creating Estella’s outfits is already suffocating me.”
Elizabeth paused, holding the document in her hands.
“The order is substantial. If you give it to me directly, I’ll assume it’s your charity. I believe it is preferable to let Derek pick his designer.”
Natalie felt embarrassed. Actually, she preferred to avoid any interaction with Derek.
Elizabeth, however, did not give her a chance to speak. “You need not be concerned about my situation. I shall give it my all whether I succeed or fail.”
Forcing a smile, Natalie felt helpless.
The midday sun was nice and toasty. Barnes’s early autumn arrived gently with the dropping of the first golden ginkgo leaf.
Derek stepped out of a refurbished business car that had just pulled up in front of W Marks Studio. He removed his shades and looked around curiously.
He then raised an eyebrow and said, “Is it here, Wilder? Where is the sign?”
Wilder encouraged Derek to maintain a low profile when they went out. This place was distinct in comparison to abroad. The media would make a big deal out of anything trivial. However, Derek’s extravagant attire indicated that he did not take Wilder’s words seriously. Wilder had no choice but to discreetly wipe away his perspiration.
“It’s here. Come on, let’s get inside.” Wilder escorted Derek into the studio.
Derek walked behind him. The moment he entered the studio, a stir ensued. He had a magnetic pull on all the female designers.
“Derek is much more attractive in person!”
“Derek was the least photogenic model, according to a reporter. In all honesty, I am taken aback by how handsome he actually is.”
“He glanced over! Oh my, he seems to be focusing on me!” Derek, with a little smile on his lips, stared out into the throng. He went to great lengths to be ready for his trip, and he was happy with himself.
