Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Being Good Friends with the Prince
"You’re still as serious as ever, that’s just why I like you." Diana Smith teasingly joked with Charlotte Thompson, her tone was extremely light-hearted.
If people were to hear how engaged in conversation Charlotte and Diana Smith, who was soon to be a royal princess, were, it would likely leave them gobsmacked.
During their conversation, Diana discarded her aristocratic demeanor. The two of them chatted just like best friends discussing everyday life.
"Enough chit-chat, tell me, why did you suddenly go to Druarus? You had a good career going here in Ashton, right?"
Charlotte was a little taken aback as Diana turned serious all of a sudden following the bantering.
In Diana’s mind, Charlotte should have stayed in Ashton and focused on her career there.
Diana knew some of Charlotte’s matters. Going back to Druarus could potentially lead to unnecessary troubles.
Moreover, since Charlotte’s departure, Diana missed having someone with whom she could share her innermost thoughts. She was feeling quite suffocated.
This question caught Charlotte off guard, and she was unsure of how to respond.
Up until now, not many people were aware of her past, Diana only knew a little bit.
Charlotte had her own emotional baggage.
She shifted her position and licked her lips, contemplating on how to sidestep the matter.
"There were some old matters that needed to be dealt with." Charlotte swiftly brushed the topic aside. She didn’t want to reveal her vulnerabilities.
It wasn’t that she didn’t trust Diana, but she hadn’t moved on from her past yet.
Maybe when the truth comes to light, she might consider telling Diana everything.
But for now, she chose not to disclose too much to her.
Diana, not being a person lacking emotional intelligence, understood Charlotte might be hiding something personal and therefore didn’t pry more.
Moreover, she had already suspected that Charlotte’s past wasn’t particularly pleasant.
"I haven’t asked you yet, how did the royal family come to collaborate with Riley Group? You never mentioned intending to collaborate with them before."
Charlotte also couldn’t help but roll her eyes – who knew she would bump into this kind of coincidence.
However, she didn’t blame Diana for not directly handing over the design to her. Diana had the right to choose.
Just that, they previously had a discussion about who to choose for designing jewelry if they were to get married, Diana mentioned several big brands but never brought up Vanguard Jewelry.
However, at that time, Charlotte hadn’t gone to Druarus yet.
Diana sighed when mentioning this mishap; she indeed had her own plans.
"Riley Group’s CEO, who is your current boss Justin Battleson, is good friends with the prince. That’s why the necklace was given to Vanguard Jewelry to design."
Diana moodily twiddled her fingers. This wasn’t her original intention but rather a forced decision.
At that time, the prince even assured her, promising that she’d be satisfied. Only then did she reluctantly agree.
Upon hearing this, Charlotte was lost for words – this was a revelation she had never anticipated.
The circle of society was indeed small. Who knew that Justin knew the prince and she knew Diana.
"I didn’t know you worked for Vanguard Jewelry. But now I can rest assured. I was worried that they might mess up my wedding necklace."
She breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted, finally putting down the stone in her heart.
Charlotte found the whole situation amusing yet frustrating. Vanguard Jewelry had quite good designers; otherwise, they wouldn’t have made their brand this big.
If the design team of Vanguard Jewelry got wind of how lightly Diana thought of them, one could only wonder how they would feel.