Vanessa nodded "when they said a designer was coming I didn't expect it to be you, how've you been?"Claire responded "I'm fine Ms crystal. I used to work as Ms DeLane's assistant but I am a designer now. Ms DeLane told me she couldn't get past her creative block after you left. It's been difficult for her. "The Manager's jaw dropped after listening to their conversation.The shop attendant then whispered to the manager. "Isn't Ms DeLane the founder and chief designer of L'amore?"The manager shuddered at the thought and staggered almost instantly.'Dear God, who have I offended!'Meanwhile, Yvette was at a loss for words at the turn of events.'Not only does this country bumpkin know miss Hudgens, but she is also friends with the great DeLane! The founder of L'amore! Did Miss Hudgens mistake Vanessa for some one else? 'That was just Yvette's wishful thinking. Judging by their banter, it was clear that they were close acquaintance. Both Vanessa and Claire seemed to have forgotten th
"Enough with your act! Aren't you from the country side? How did you know a designer from L'amore when you stayed in a village!"When Vanessa was about to defend her self, Claire stepped in. "So, what you're trying to say is that I don't know who I am talking to? Do you think I am blind? We don't welcome such uncouth customers in our store. Please leave."Yvette looked at her in disbelief. "How... How dare you! Do you know that I can easily destroy this company of yours with just a snap of my fingers? "Claire tilted her chin and looked down on Yvette. "Why don't you give it a try.""You! Don't regret what you've done today! There's punishment for messing with me!" Yvette exclaimed, she turned around and stormed away in frustration.'Im going to tell daddy to get L'amore out of New Haven, they dare disrespect the only mistress and heir of the Crawford family. When I'm done they won't even know what hit them. 'She dashed out of the shop and bumped into a man. The man had a cup of coff
He grinned and greeted "Is that you Ms crystal?"Jonas ignored the two women and hurriedly made his way towards the entrance of L'amore, his excitement was written all over his face.Yvette knitted her brows, looked in his direction, and saw Vanessa coming out of the shop.'Vanessa Lawson? The owner of the mall knows her? How? She's just a lowly village girl! 'She could not believe it when she saw how Jonas was trying to flirt with Vanessa."I can't believe the heavens graced me with your presence my angel, such a wonderful day. It's been ages. I walked by a café earlier and bought a cup of coffee, if my memory serves me right. I believe you like coffee right?"Vanessa responded with a wry smile. She did not expect to see Jonas Bates here."Yeah, I do drink coffee. So... Where is it? "Seeing Vanessa got him so excited that he forgot he no longer had the coffee.He hesitated for a bit, turned around, and shot daggers at Yvette.Yvette's mind went blank upon seeing his reaction.'He r
As Vanessa recalled bits and pieces of her past, she felt herself burning with hatred for Khloe and Francis. Yet simultaneously, she despised herself for letting go of who she really was and succumbing to the result of her foolish decisions. Disappointing, I was worthless enough to ruin my daughter's life and mine. How stupid! "I'm not sure about that. Ms Khloe didn't seem too happy when she entered the house, so we were too scared to ask her anything." The maid replied. Even though Vanessa was the biological daughter of the Lawson family, the maids and other workers were still afraid of Khloe. Even though Khloe seemed approachable, she was tough to get along with . Vanessa didn't continue questioning the maid after that. Instead, her eyes flickered with malice before it disappeared. Khloe was sitting on the couch, she shot Vanessa a cold glare when she saw Vanessa walking in. Vanessa entered the hall with a nonchalant look on her face, and she sat down on the couch as she started a
Vanessa knew that she would have to chase Khloe out eventually, but the time wasn't right. First, she had to slowly regain everything that Khloe had taken from the lawson family. Then she would chase Khloe out when she was the clear winner in the situation. After chasing her out she would make sure Khloe doesn't have it easy. Their father, Mr Lawson trust Khloe more than Vanessa. So she has to be careful, slow yet precise if she wants to change the mistakes she made in her past life.Vanessa's response made Khloe even angrier than before. In the past, Vanessa used to be a polite and sweet sister. Besides, Khloe had already established her ground in Lawson corporation after spending years with their parents and Vanessa respected that.However, Vanessa had stopped pleasing Khloe since master Leonardo dropped her off at the house. Khloe was kind enough to prepare some food for Vanessa after that. However, Vanessa didn't just skip the food, she even snipped off some of the flowers that Kh
"That b*stard definitely didn't hold back with his slap!"Vanessa hated how Khloe was trying to act like the good sister in front of her father, so she decided to own up to her doings."I'm that b*stard you spoke of, Dad."Mr Lawson turned around to stare at his daughter in shock. "Did you say that you were the one who hit Khloe?"Mr Lawson couldn't believe what he heard. Ever since they brought Vanessa back home, she had always been mature an thoughtful. She was a reserved girl who seemed rather shy at times and didn't look like the type to hit someone!"I hit her" Vanessa uttered honestly. "I-" before Vanessa could explain why, Khloe cut her off. "Vanessa and I had a tiny argument, Dad. She only slapped and kicked me as she was blinded by rage." Khloe said. She made it seem like she was the bigger person, but she always found a way to snitch on Vanessa simultaneously. Mr lawson expression turned grim when he heard khloe's words. "Regardless of the reason, you're still wrong for hitt
Mr Lawson's had no expression on his face, he had truly been biased by not asking to hear what happened from Vanessa. He jumped to conclusions and might have even pushed his biological daughter away from him. He stared at Khloe, he was the one who nurtured her into the woman she had become. How could he let a one sided story blind him with anger.Khloe couldn't understand how the situation changed so suddenly, one moment she had the upper hand now she's being questioned!'how am I supposed to deal with this? Dad might be biased but if he starts doubting me, there will be trouble. I have to try to turn this on Vanessa somehow.'"Dad, I -" Mr Lawson raised his hand to stop Khloe from speaking."Who informed you that Vanessa saw and offended Master Leonardo? I want the truth Khloe." The expression on Mr Lawson's face was frightening and his voice was stern. Khloe felt a shiver go down her spine."I... I was..." Like everyone major business man, Mr Lawson had the knack for identifying lie
"Th... That's not what I meant, Master Leonardo. Honestly didn't mean it that way." Beads of sweat formed on Mr Lawson's back. Leonardo noticed the shards of glass on the floor right then. "What's that?" Leonardo asked."That's a broken cup, Master Leonardo." Mr lawson replied with a faint smile. Leonardo took a look at khloe's swollen and partly red face before turning to Mr Lawson. Although Mr Lawson was the older man, he was afraid to look Leonardo in his eyes for fear that he had actually come to punish his daughter. Instead, Mr Lawson simply hung his head low with shame."It seems like this isn't a good time for me to visit, President Lawson. Were you punishing Khloe?" Leonardo asked."I was about to punish Vanessa, Master Leonardo. Vanessa must have offended you with her presence earlier at the mall. So we were having a talk to decide on the best way to punish her. " Mr Lawson started.'its better I handle Vanessa's punishment than leave it to him to decide. I'm not sure what ha