Devyn was drenched in cold sweat. She wanted to bail but she was stuck.
Once Stella finished, Bella had her say.
She calmly dropped a bombshell. “I think I’ve got it. I’m changing the competition winner.”
Devyn trembled.
If Bella went through with it, all her hard work would be for nothing. She couldn’t let that happen!
“Why?” Devyn shot back with no hesitation. “The decision’s done. How can you flip-flop? I was the first to submit the work. You can’t just switch because Stella chirped a bit. I won’t buy it unless you spill what’s wrong with my design.”
“I’m hoping for a better attitude from you,” Bella said, serious as ever. “Your and Stella’s designs are real close. I can’t prove you copied but I’m trusting my gut here. Sorry, Miss Padilla. You lost, and have to face the music.”
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Devyn seethed. “That’s not fair!”
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Bella’s face turned stormy. “Miss Padilla, if you doubt, we can bring in pros to check your design.”
A flicker of panic crossed Devyn’s face, but she stood her ground.
“Not buying it!”
And with that, she hung up.
Bella saw Devyn’s true colors in that attitude.
With a sigh, Bella apologized to Stella, “I let my bias get the best of me earlier. I should’ve given you a chance to explain.”
Stella rushed to reassure her, “No sweat. Not on you. I get it.”
Bella asked quietly, “Do you still want me at your wedding?”
“Absolutely!” Stella affirmed. “Your presence would mean the world. I want you there…”
Stella locked eyes with Bella. “And I’ve got something big to share then.”
Bella nodded, a smile playing on her lips. “Count me in.”
Then the call ended.
Stella breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, this mess was sorted, and things were back on track.