Chapter: 772
It really pissed her off.
"She's climbed the social ladder and now looks down on us. Total materialistic type."
Her hushed murmur reached the ears of everyone in attendance.
Norah cast a brief glance in her direction. "Miss Carter, it appears you have an issue with me. If you have something to express, speak up. Regardless, I'll disregard your presence. So, who among you entered in the Grace Cup?"
Judging from Madeline's tone, it seemed someone one of them had participated in the competition, possibly even making it to the finals.
"Why would I have an issue with you?"
Kathy replied timidly. Shifting gears, she boasted, "Madeline made it to the finals. She's exceptionally talented in fashion design.
Despite my fashion design major, I haven't made it to the finals yet.
But she made it."
Kathy admired Madeline's skills. “If you manage to reach the finals, I suggest you quit early. You're not on Madeline's level."
"Kathy, I'm not that skilled. The finalists are all masters in their own right. I still have much to learn about fashion design," Madeline admitted with a smile.
Despite her modest words, the underlying pride was evident.
Derek didn't have much interest in fashion design. He had accompanied the two solely at Madeline's request.
Kathy remarked significantly, "Can they all truly be masters? Perhaps some people made it to the finals just out of luck. If they go up against you, they are bound to back down."
Meanwhile, Derek silently observed Norah.
Norah was wearing a rose-colored dress, its draped fabric accentuating her slender waist and enhancing her allure and charm.
Madeline caught the admiration and regret in Derek's gaze. Concealing her unease, she instinctively clutched his arm tighter, nibbling her lip in private.
Was Derek still in love with Norah? Derek claimed he hadn't slept with Norah, but who could verify it? Just his word alone?
Did Norah frequently show up in front of Derek to assert her presence and try to win him back?
Madeline's thoughts were chaotic, and she felt a looming sense of crisis. Despite the crisis facing the Carter family, she was determined not to give up on Derek.
She and Derek were going to get married.
"Derek, are the wedding plans all set?" Madeline asked suddenly.
Caught off guard, Derek replied, "Yes, everything's arranged. Did you forget?"
Madeline chuckled softly. “I've been caught up with the preparations for Grace Cup lately. I've been aiming for a good rank and lost track of time."