In the next few days, Charles didn’t mention the equity transfer in front of Stella again. It seemed like
he wanted to defuse this matter.
Stella was busy with the competition. After all, she had been waiting for it for a long time, so she didn’t
mind waiting for it for several more days.
When the semi-final competition came, all competitors gathered in the venue and handed in their
entries.
Unlike last competition which arranged many obstacles, this time, the staff was waiting for the
competitors in the venue and registered their entries one by one.
“Thanks for your hard work over the past ten days. The result of the competition will be released three
days later, please make preparations for the final competition.”
The organized had told the competitors before that when the result of the semi-final competition was
released, the three designers who reached the final competition would immediately have a competition.
When they finished their work, the judges would immediately evaluate their work and gave a grade.
Therefore, they couldn’t have a good rest in the next three days. Instead, they would be highly stung
up.
Stella walked to the exit after submitting her entry and Charlotte immediately walked over, “Ms.
Radomil, originally I wanted to treat you a meal. But it seems like we don’t have the mood to enjoy it
under such circumstance. Let’s have a meal when the competition completely comes to an end. I have
to thank you this time, otherwise, I will as upset as them now.”
Stella looked over and found that the three persons were enshrouded in sadness. Apparently, they
were not satisfied with their entries and it was hopeless for them to be selected as the top three
designers.
“You’re welcome. It’s what I should do.”
Charlotte’s ability was indisputable. Other designers must have discussed on the competition in private
before, but it seemed like their discussions didn’t lead to an agreeable result.
Charlotte said, “Then I will leave first. Let’s meet in the final competition.”
After Charlotte’s leaving, Stella heard Modesty’s voice after taking several steps. Modesty said
impatiently, “I’ve told you that I will come back to visit him when I’m free. Isn’t that okay? Don’t you
know how important this competition is to me?”
The person opposite to Modesty moved his lips. But Modesty continued before he could speak, “The
final competition will be held several days later. Can you not come here to bother me?”
The man said after several seconds of silence, “I wish you a great success.”
He turned around after finishing the words, yet his eyes met with Stella’s in the air at the next moment.
Modesty also looked over. She then furrowed her brows and took a step backwards to distance herself
from the man.
Adolph turned around to take glance and seemed to sense her purpose. He lowered his hat and left
quickly.
With her arms crossed in front of her chest, Modesty said impolitely, “Don’t you know it’s impolite to
overhear other people’s conversation?”
Stella replied in a calm voice, “I just know that this place is public and I don’t have the obligation to
make room for you.”
Modesty chuckled disdainfully, “You sound so complacent. Are you quite satisfied with your work?”
“You look so nervous. Are you dissatisfied with your work?”
Modesty didn’t expect that Stella would satirize her and her expression became colder.
Stella didn’t want to talk to her anymore. She turned around and prepared to leave.
Modesty shouted behind her, “Are you so confident that you will be the champion of the final
competition?”
Stella paused, “When did I say this?”
“Don’t you mean so?”
“I never have such an idea. We compete based on our abilities, thank you.” Stella looked towards her
and said in a flat tone, “If you have the time to worry about me here, I suggest you to visit your father.”
Modesty’s face was distorted when she heard the words, “It’s none of your business!”
Stella twitched her mouth corner. She didn’t talk to her again and directly left.
She didn’t want to involve in her matter either.
When she came back to her studio, Sherry walked over with a weird expression. It seemed like she
wanted to tell her something.
Stella asked in confusion, “What’s the matter?”
Sherry replied in a low voice, “Channing is here.”
Stella was a bit stunned. Originally she wanted to ask Sherry why Channing would come here on
weekdays, but when seeing Sherry’s weird expression, she realized that there must be a problem. “I
see.” Stella said.
She then walked towards the office.
Channing was sitting in the office with his back to the door, so Stella couldn’t see his expression.
Stella closed the door and asked, “Chan, why are you here? Don’t you have classes today?”
Channing slowly looked up at her and pressed his lips together into a straight line. He took out a photo
from his bag and handed it to Stella.
Stella looked down at the photo and found it was of her and Charles.
According to the background of the photo, Stella guessed it was photographed by someone in the
bidding.
Stella seated herself and asked in a gentle voice, “Chan, I didn’t mean to hide this from you. It’s just
that it’s so complicated that I don’t know how to tell you about this.”
Channing said, “So he’s your biological father, right?”
Stella moved her lips yet didn’t explain it in the end. She agreed to it tacitly.
It was not the right time to tell Channing about other matters.
After a while, Channing asked, “Did Jeffrey come to find you recently?”
Stella shook her head, “Nope.”
“Got it.”
After finishing the words, Channing stood up and left.
Stella stopped him, “Chan…”
With his back to her, Channing said emotionlessly, “I’m fine. I’m just here to confirm one thing. I have
some classes tonight and I have to go.”
Stella followed him out of the office. But Channing walked so quickly that he disappeared in her vision
soon.
Sherry walked over, “What’s wrong? Channing’s expression was gloomy when he came here.”
“I guess he must have learned about my relationship with the Steward family.”
Sherry scratched her hair, “Probably it doesn’t matter, right? Maybe he will be happy for you because of
this?”
Stella shook her head, “That’s not the case.”
After coming back to her office, Stella made a phone call to Winnie and asked, “Is Channing doing well
in the filming crew recently?”
“Oh, he completed shooting several days ago. What’s the matter”
“Nothing. Originally I want to…” Stella heaved a sigh in her heart, “Never mind. Go on with your
business.”
At the other end of the phone, Winnie also felt strange after the call. She put her phone into her bag
and asked a staff aside, “Have Channing come here in these days?”
“I don’t know either. But I saw him at the gate of the school this noon. By the way, is his family so rich?”
Winnie was confused, “What do you mean?”
The staff replied, “I saw a man come to find Channing this noon. He drove a luxurious car and wore a
business suit. I could tell that he’s from the upper ten with one glance. Although I saw them from afar, I
could see that they looked somehow similar. So I guess that the man is probably Channing’s father.”
Winnie had also heard about Stella’s father. Apparently, the man that the staff mentioned was not their
father.
Winnie tidied up her things while saying, “Please ask for a leave for me to the director. I have to go
now.”
“We have a party tonight. Where are you going?”
“I have to deal with something. I will treat you guys next time. Enjoy your time tonight.”
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