Chapter 522
They all reacted, immediately fixing their gazes on the entrance, hoping to see the person they were waiting for.
But they waited and waited.
Half an hour passed, and there was still no sign of her.
Hailey nervously wrung her hands. “Mom, Ms. Rainsford… she didn’t leave already, did she p>
“Impossible!” Patrick’s eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched. “I found out that the Maserati parked over there is Ms. Rainsford’s car p>
If the car was there, she hadn’t left.
Hailey bit her lower lip. “Will Ms. Rainsford even see us p>
“Of course she will!” Marianne grabbed her hand, speaking with conviction. “As soon as Ms. Rainsford saw the jewelry you designed, she found your father and said she wanted to talk to you. That means she fell in love with your design at first sight, recognized your talent, and wants to take you on as her apprentice p>
Hailey was a fashion design major. She knew just how stunning the design she had carefully selected was.
That was why she had thrown caution to the wind and publicly showcased her jewelry while presenting Brianna’s birthday gift.
She was confident that as soon as the socialites and wealthy ladies of the top families saw her design, it would capture their attention.
She believed she had a chance to use this one set of jewelry to break into their exclusive circle.
She had that much confidence in herself.
But Serena hadn’t given her a chance to shine, instead having their whole family thrown out.
Hailey was furious.
If it weren’t for Serena, she would be enjoying the star treatment inside the party right now, all thanks to her jewelry design.
Because of Serena, all her plans had come to nothing.
Now, her only hope rested on the shoulders of the internationally acclaimed jewelry master, Daphne.
“Hailey, you have to believe in how exceptional you are,” Marianne said, gently patting the back of Hailey’s hand when she remained silent “Look@t you. It’s because you’re so outstanding, because your jewelry designs are so inspired and brilliant, that you caught the eye of the Lancaster family’s daughter. That’s, Why Miss Lancaster hired you for a high price to be a designer for Aurevion Jewelers, and why she specifically invited us to such a grand, top-tier banquet p>
She deliberately raised her voice, glancing at Patrick out of the corner of her eye, clearly intending for him to hear. If it weren’t for you, Hailey, how would of Wynn family ever quality to attend the Blackwood family’s youngest daughter’s coming-of-age party p>
Patrick’s face twitched, but it was the truth, and he couldn’t refute it.
Marianne continued, “And if it weren’t for that jinx, Serena, using her looks and her seductive ways to get close to the Blackwood’s little princess… would we be in this humiliating position? It’s all her fault p>
“That girl is like a ghost you can’t shake. I bet she saw your jewelry design, got jealous, and convinced her boy toy to throw us out p>
The more Marianne spoke of Serena, the angrier she became.
She snorted and patted Hailey’s hand forcefully. “Hailey, you know Ms. Rainsford’s standing in the
jewelry world better than I do. Aon et
long as you can become her
apprentice, it won’t matter what that wretched girl tries to do to suppress you later. She won’t stand a chance p>
“Once you’re Ms. Rainsford’s apprentice, that Lancaster heiress will surely try to keep you at her jewelry company. Then, won’t she have to do whatever you say p>