When Love Comes Late

Everyone in the room stood up as Mia and her assistant emerged.

Stella watched them closely but couldn’t discern anything from their expressions.

“It’s time for Mia to make her decision,” the assistant casually remarked, causing Stella’s heart to race.

She fervently wished that Mia would call her name.

With those words, the assistant stepped back.

Mia surveyed the room.

“Every designer here today is exceptional, and choosing is not easy.

However, we have selected a designer whose design concept aligns perfectly with that of Blue Flame.

That designer is none other than Stella Clark.

”

Stella stood there in stunned silence as Mia’s words reverberated through the room.

She instinctively covered her mouth in disbelief, her eyes wide with shock.

“You are young and promising.

Congratulations.

”

The congratulatory remarks from the crowd snapped her back to reality.

Mia’s waving gesture prompted Stella to regain her composure, and she rushed forward to embrace Mia tightly.

“Thank you.

I’ll continue to work hard and live up to your choice.

”

Mia returned the embrace with a warm smile and praised her sincerely.

“You are exceptionally talented.

While the theme of this competition was pearls, you dared to forsake the traditional use of actual pearls in your design.

Instead, you presented something even more captivating than pearls.

”

Mia’s words clarified the reason behind her choice, leaving everyone in the room convinced that they had indeed lost.

Before leaving, Mia informed Stella, “I’ll be meeting with the senior executives of Blue Flame tonight for their approval.

If all goes well, we can proceed with signing the contract.

”

Concerned that Stella might be anxious, Mia reassured her, saying, “Don’t worry, Stella.

This is just a standard procedure.

I’ve already confirmed it on my end, and the decision won’t change.

”

Stella nodded eagerly.

After seeing Mia off, she couldn’t contain her excitement any longer and rushed down to the first-floor lounge to share the incredible news with Matthew.

Matthew patted her back, helping her catch her breath, and smiled, “As expected.

”

That night, Stella finally enjoyed a peaceful night’s sleep.

When she awoke the next morning, she found herself alone in the room.

Her phone buzzed, and she eagerly unlocked it to find an email from Mia’s assistant.

The message was brief but carried a heavy tone.