Chapter <b>62 </b>
Renée had been confident that a brand like Heberly<b>, </b>one that didn’t tolerate even <b>a </b>speck of <b>filth</b>, would definitely scrap Veronica’s design.
When that happened, Veronica could forget about ever holding her head <b>high </b>in front of her again!
Renee questioned why and how this could happen. She wondered why Veronica’s design was not only epted but was outrageously chosen as the featured highlight and pinned to the top.
Renee lost it. She snapped, “There has to be a mistake! Heberly must’ve screwed up! There’s no way it would ept Veronica’s design! Thepany probably hasn’t been online yet and hasn’t seenst night’s news! That’s it!
“Once they see it, Heberly definitely take the post down. It’s not like they’ve never done that before!”
Felicia looked at her like she was aplete idiot and muttered, “Heberly usually takes <b>at </b>least a month to finalize a design and release the promo, but there was an official announcement about Veronica’s designs in under three days. As for the reason, take a wild guess.”
Renee had no interest in guessing.
“And besides, Renee, do people your age just not like going online? Heberly’s official ount is always at the forefront, chasing thetest hot topics. It even made it to the trending search list!”
She shoved her phone right in Renee’s face.
At this point, Heberly’s official ount had already posted ten announcements featuring Veronica’s designs.
Every single post was full of over–the–top praise. There was not even a hint of online gossip that influenced their judgment.
Renee’s chest heaved in anger. She couldn’t take it anymore. She stormed out, mming the door behind her.
Felicia stuck her tongue out at Renee’s retreating figure. “You nosy bitch, go eat shit!”
Then she turned to the dazed Veronica, her eyes filled with admiration. “Veronica, hats off to you–seriously! I’ve never seen Heberly go to bat for someone like this. You’re a legend!”
Veronica couldn’t make sense of Heberly’s move. She wondered if her design was just that good, but felt doubtful about it. After all, there were plenty of outstanding designers in the industry.
She had just returned to the design scene, and hertest work didn’t even have a tenth of the
<b>brilliance </b><b>she </b><b>once </b><b>had</b>.
<b>She </b><b>didn’t </b>think <b>that </b>it could be <b>out </b>of sentimentality<b>, </b>since Heberly had once coldly cut tles with <b>a </b>designer who’d worked with them for eight years just because of a <b>DUI</b><b>. </b>They <b>hadn’t </b>even hesitated.
Veronica simply couldn’t figure it out.
Meanwhile, public opinion online was shifting dramatically thanks to Heberly’s
announcement.
Sparksing: “Wow, the new collection is stunning and so unique! The designer’s name looks familiar. Have they worked with Heberly before?
MushroomHater: “Wait, isn’t this Veronica the same one trending for allegedly messing with Eleanor’s rtionship? Heberly, what are you thinking?”
TwoAfterTwo: “Everyone knows that Heberly never works with any designer who has a tarnished reputation. Dropping ten back–to–back posts today? It seems like they’re defending her publicly.”
PrettyPrincess: “Regardless of the drama, this collection is gorgeous! There’s always some rumor flying around online. There’s definitely more to this story.”
Here4Drama: “I’m just here for the tea. But honestly, all the paparazzi had were a few blurry pictures. There’s no real proof. Eleanor’s fans came at her like rabid dogs. It was scary as hell.‘
Stay5Ever: “Rumor has it Eleanor’s still in talks with Heberly for a brand deal. This is going to
get messy.”
ElsFavorite: “Heberly? Eleanor loves your brand, and now you’re partnering with her? Backstabbers!”
As thement section turned into a chaotic battlefield, Veronica received an invitation from Heberly’s director.
“Ms. Dolton, our boss is especially fond of your work and would love to feature you in a dedicated design interview. Would you be avable toe by Heberly’s office?”
Courtney handed Veronica the phone while she was still deep in thought.
Designers who made it onto Heberly’s exclusive interview page were industry legends, with iconic works to their name. Now, Veronica was even more confused.
She bluntly asked, “Aren’t you worried that my current situation could damage the brand’s image?”
Her questions were met with a brief silence on the other end.
“Some might say that the innocent have nothing to fear, and time will tell the truth.” The director chuckled softly. “Ms. Dolton, you’re someone the Heberly team chose to protect. No
<b>Chapter </b>62
<b>matter </b><b>what </b><b>happens</b><b>, </b><b>we’ll </b>always <b>stand </b><b>behind </b>you.<b>” </b>