“In that case,” Matthew continued, “you, an up-and-coming designer, would find yourself trapped in a career-ending quagmire.”
Stella was speechless, a sheen of cold sweat coating her forehead.
After a long pause in which Stella said nothing, Matthew softly called out, “Stella?”
“I… I’m listening,” she finally said, her voice tinged with apprehension.
“But why would Dulce do this to me?”
Stella was perplexed. She had no quarrel with Dulce, so why would she want to ruin her career?
Sensing Stella’s uneasiness, Matthew assured her, “I don’t have all the answers yet, but I’m still investigating. Don’t blame yourself too harshly. You’ve only recently set up your studio and are in need of clientele, so it’s understandable that you haven’t looked into all your clients thoroughly. However, Dulce underestimated you. She never anticipated that you’d doubt her intentions.”
Upon hearing this, Stella found herself reflecting on her interactions with Eloise.
From the outset, she had seemed so unassuming, leading them to believe she was straightforward to work with.
After mulling it over, Stella felt a wave of relief wash over her.
She was thankful that she had taken the time to investigate this unusual situation and seek Matthew’s counsel.
“Thank you.” Stella spoke with heartfelt sincerity.
“Had you not uncovered this when you did, I can’t even imagine the repercussions after Dulce wore that dress.”
“I should be thanking you for thinking of me when you faced a dilemma,” Matthew replied gently.
“Sketches don’t always appear as the final product. Even I didn’t see any issues earlier today.”
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Fortunately, they caught it early.
Stella remained silent, relieved yet still uncertain about her next steps.
After contemplating for a moment, she inquired, “So, what should I do now? I can’t confront Dulce now. It will lead to a standoff.”
Matthew pondered briefly before offering, “When you meet Dulce, present your own design instead. You can draft something that meets her requirements as of now.”
Stella considered Matthew’s suggestion sound and consented.
“Alright.”
“When you meet her, I’ll accompany you,” Matthew volunteered.
“No,” Stella refused.
“Since she’s gunning for me and I’m aware of her ploy, I’ll be careful. Your presence might tip her off. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.”