Chapter: 186

Aaron stood beside Norah, his voice tinged with anger. “Norah, why didn't you tell me you were here? I heard these two morons mocking you the moment I stepped out, and it set me off!"

Joanna chimed in, "I feel the same way, Aaron! Norah isn't fazed at all, but their bullshits had driven me up the wal Norah remained composed, showing no sign of anger."

Madeline and Kathy exchanged a glance. BelleVogue's designer?

Kathy whispered to Madeline, "I heard that the judge for the Grace Cup is one of BelleVogue's designers. Could it be him?"

Madeline's eyes sparkled. “It might very well be!"

Then, Madeline smiled warmly at Aaron. "So, you're the designer, Aaron Harvey! Please accept our apologies for our little misbehavior. Do you happen to know Norah?"

Madeline apologized humbly while Aaron responded with a hint of arrogance, “Norah is my distinguished client. Show some respect in your words, or BelleVogue might choose not to serve you!"

Without missing a beat, Norah let Aaron scold the two. Aaron stood tall, continuing, "Next time, before you start barking, make sure you know who you're dealing with. Don't go picking fights with the big shots and end up with eggs on your stupid faces!"

When Aaron emphasized "barking", Norah's face broke into a slight smile, and Joanna couldn't hold back her mocking laughter.

The salesperson had warmed up to Madeline and spoke up. "Ma'am, if you need anything, just Let me know. I'll help you find whatever you need."

Feeling embarrassed, Madeline struggled to maintain her composure.

She shot a spiteful glance at Norah behind Aaron and pushed Kathy forward.

Quick to catch on, Kathy exclaimed, “Oh my! Norah, you are not picky at all! Now you're chasing after BelleVogue's designer!"

Aaron exuded a refined demeanor, and Kathy's comment was designed to disgust Norah.

Unsurprisingly, Norah's expression turned slightly chilly. “Are you out of your fucking mind? Just because a man and a woman are seen together, you immediately assume it's an improper relationship?"

Joanna widened her eyes, unable to contain her boiling fury. She was about to storm over and give Kathy a piece of her mind when Norah pulled her back. "Norah, don't hold me back! I'm about to blow a fuse even though you're as calm as can be! Kathy, you're insufferable! I really want to sew you up with a freaking needle!"

Kathy, still wary of Joanna, shrunk behind Madeline.

Aaron stepped forward, his finger aimed at Kathy. "You filthy girl! How vulgar and unmannered of you! Slander us again, and I'll be forced to show you the door with a hanger!"

Madeline positioned herself in front of Kathy, her eyebrows lifted in Norah's direction. “Norah, isn't it time you managed your entourage? They're overly protective, verging on the irrational."

The directness of Madeline's statement was unmistakable.

Joanna's temper flared at once. She addressed Madeline with a frosty tone, "Do you really think your Powell family holds any sway in Glophia? Are you aware of who I am? My brother could decimate the Powell family's fortune by two-thirds in a heartbeat!"

Madeline's complexion drained of color as she quickly tried to amend things. "Miss Andrews, that wasn't my intention. My issue was with Norah, not you."

Kathy struggled to swallow, observing Joanna's commanding presence.

To Kathy, Joanna emanated the aura of a distinguished family, unlike Norah, who seemed just another face in the crowd. It was this contrast that emboldened Kathy and Madeline to taunt Norah.