Chapter 1289: Chapter 1289: Satisfaction with the Finished Product
This scene simply incarnates the two designers as reclusive masters of their craft.
"Finally decided to show up?"
Zara Ward teases Charlotte Thompson quite naturally as soon as she begins to speak.
"Stop your jabbering and hurry on to check the final product. If it’s completely okay, we can send it to Mr. Carter at XTZ first."
Charlotte Thompson lightly hooks Zara Ward’s arm.
Zara Ward looks at Charlotte Thompson with a beaming smile and then escorts her to the clothing storage area in the back.
Throughout the design period at Melissa Tanner’s studio with Elijah Walker, Charlotte Thompson has made countless trips back and forth, effectively becoming the third participant in the design process, discussing iterations from the initial draft to the final version many times over.
Charlotte Thompson had a rough idea in her mind of how the final garments would look like, but when she actually saw them, she couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.
Among those few pieces of clothing, Charlotte Thompson even found herself unsure as to where to rest her gaze first.
"They are really amazing."
A smile forms on Charlotte Thompson’s lips, and as she looks at Zara Ward and Elijah Walker, their eyes all shimmer with excitement in unison.
Charlotte Thompson turns around and bows deeply to Zara Ward and Elijah Walker.
"Thank you all for creating such perfect works."
Zara Ward and Elijah Walker both didn’t expect Charlotte Thompson’s sudden gesture, and both try to rush to support her in surprise.
"Every time you inspect the clothes you thank us – I’m practically getting calluses in my ears from it."
In front of Charlotte Thompson, Zara Ward is merely suppressing the joy in her words.
All three present know how much effort and hard work went into these few pieces of clothing, and they are all growing more eager to see the stunning debut of these designs.
"I’ll get in touch with Mr. Carter at XTZ first. I believe they will be extremely satisfied with this design."
Charlotte Thompson breathes a sigh of relief and eagerly contacts XTZ.
While waiting for their reply, Charlotte Thompson again meticulously reviews the several finished design pieces inside and out.
"Elijah Walker, once you’re back at the company, I’ll make sure you get a promotion and a raise."
Charlotte Thompson turns her head and gives Elijah Walker a thumbs-up, expressing her appreciation for his work.
Elijah Walker somewhat embarrassingly scratches his head.
Then, Charlotte Thompson turns her gaze to Zara Ward, who is standing aside. But before Charlotte Thompson can speak, Zara Ward raises an eyebrow and watches her warily.
"You’re not thinking of integrating our Melissa Tanner studio directly into Riley Group, are you?"
Hearing this, Charlotte Thompson blinks and asks, "What do you think about that, Miss Ward?"
Most people would jump at the chance to merge into a large company like the Riley Group, but Zara Ward doesn’t hesitate to refuse.
"Of course, I wouldn’t agree. My brand is niche, but I do whatever I want, that’s my freedom. If I really joined Riley Group, who knows what it might become, plus, I’d be micromanaged every day—how uncomfortable that would be."
Zara Ward makes an ’X’ with her hands in front of her.
"So, Miss Thompson, I’m definitely rejecting your integration offer."
But Charlotte Thompson smiles and arcs her brows, "Just kidding, I know how you feel."