Chapter 33
In her past life. Shawn declared Elaine lacked tommal training and was unable to manage such a large company encher own. So he had taken on thr role of eaccutive director, offering his “help” to Elause in running the business
(nume, Bianca, knowen intemationally as the designer Ala, had joined Starlight Fashion. Under Shawn’s influence, the top, eventually becoming the pressdent of the company
- c. Bianca had quickly risen ta
The company, once hers, had gradually shipped into Banca’s hands
Shawn’s carefully land plans had ensured her eventual dowentall
Elaine had always trusted Shawn, believing his assurances that he would help manage her company. But in her past life, that trost had cost her
everything
Flame couldn’t shake the buter memory of her past life
Twas too foolish, she thought. I gave in time and time again, but instead of warmth and family, all I got was exploitation, betrayal, and the gradical destruction of everything I worked for
Her company—the one Graham had entrusted to her–had been taken from her, piece by piece, until it was gone.
But at lea
That at least now, I get a second chance, the thought.
Shawn had always looked down on her. He sint believe she could run Starlight Fashion. They even thought it was unfair that Graham had left the hot compathy to Elune, while they doted on Bianca, who received none of the same attention
Elaines thoughts flickered back to the past to the promise she had made never again would she be Bianca’s shadow. Never again would she help her rise, only to be crushed in the process.
When Shawn called earlier asking her to com
to come by Starlight Fashion for a shareholder meeting. Elaine had already known something was coming.
I wonder what kind of plan Shawn has this time. Will he push Bianca even further into the s
spotlight, or will be try to knock me down again? she thought
As she recalled the past. Elaine curved her lips into a faint smile, hiding the darkness and coldness in her heart. “Alright, I be there this morning.
Her thoughts sharpened as she made a silent vow. “This time, I won’t back down. I won’t fall into the same trap again. Starting today, I’m taking control of my
shawn, oblivious to the underlying meaning in her words, simply acknowledged her agreement with a burn before hanging up.
When she ended the call, Grace, who had been nearby, looked up with concern.
“What’s wrong. Elaine?” she asked, noticing the shift in Elaine’s mood.
Elaine shook her head “Nothing 1 have to go to Starlight Fashion Something came up?.
Kingsley, sitting on the sola peeling an orange, looked
ked up at her, his movements so fluid and graceful they could have been choreographed
His hands were so skillful that peeling an orange felt like watching an artist at work
Kingsley glanced up as Elame spoke. He raised an eyebrow, pausing for a moment as he placed the fruit in the bonel
The orange was peeled specifically for Elaine
In this world, no one had ever made Kingsley peel an orange for them.
Elaine was the fi
Then, without a word be stood and offered, “I’ll drive you”
Seeing the two of them perpuning to leave, Grace’s eyes twinkled with mischief, clearly happy to see them alone together
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The weather was perfect, and the Rolls–Royce Phantom gladed smoothly down the road.
Elaine’s thoughts were still her mind focused and resolute
She had made a vow no more concessions, no more letting Bianca steal what was hers.
Whatever Shawn has planned for me, whatever tricks he has up his sleeve for the company. I’ll face them head–on, the thought, her determination
Half an hour later, they arrived at the headquarters of Starlight Fashion………
As soon as Elaine stepped out of the car, the employees inside the building shot her various glances.
starlight Fashion had once been Elaine’s–the company Graham had entrusted to her
But the truth was, everyone in the company preferred Banca, the most pampered daughter of the Yeats family. They saw Elaine, the nominal boss, as nothing more than a placeholder
They
y all believed that without Shawn’s help. Starlight Fashion would have folded long ago.
presence could only harm
Elaine isn’t expable of running a company of this size. Banca could manage it better. And with Elaine’s reputation. Her pres the company’s image most of the employees thought.
It wasn’t just the employers who thought this way. Shawn did too
But what really bothered everyone was that Graham had entrusted such
h a huge company to Elaine. It made no sense to them
Elaine didn’t care about their judgment: Straightening her back, she walked into the elevator, her pace.
e steady and unwavering
No more. I won’t care about their eyes and their thoughts. But Starlight Fashion isn’t just Grandpa’s hard work, it was mine too, she thought
She walked past the curious gares and headed straight for the elevator, unbothered by their whispers
Although Elaine had never directly managed the company, she had worked as an anonymous designer behind the scenes.
She’d created several successful collections for Starlight Fashion, collections that became popular on the market and were adored by high society.
The company’s revenue had skyrocketed, and its sales had climbed into the top three in Boynton.
she’d given everything for Starlight Fashion
Yei Shawn had pushed her out of the company.
In her previous life, she had been willing to hide behind Bianca to avoid conflict. But in the end. Shawn had let Bianca take her place entirely in the
Loung everything was my fault. I was too naive, she thought.
Anything Buana wanted. Shawn gave it to her without hesitation, taking it from Elaine’s hands.
Anything Bianca wanted–Elaine was expected to hand at over. This had been the way for years, Shawn’s unrelenting favoritism showing no signs of
A coldness washed over Flaine as she thought about it. I’ll never be so foolish again”
Klaine arrived on the 26th floor, where the shareholder meeting was being h
chrld.
luding Shawn and Bianca
By the time she stepped into the conference room, most of the sluieholders had already arrived, including
bianca’s persence at the meeting caught everyone off guard
As a top–tier celebrity in the entertainment industry, she was usually busy with acting and variety shows, so seeing her at a Starlight Fashion shareholder meeting was definitely unexpected.
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also arrived. It seemed they had come with her
solid punish Elaine. She couldn’t wait to watch E
Elaine fall from grace, hoping it would be a
Shawn definitely won’t let her get away with it. She deserves whatever’s coming to
the drama as she sat down next to Bianca. Elaine, however, chose to completely ignore Daisy, from
dhesitation, but she didn’t even acknowledge his
presence
noticed the room was almost full and glanced at Elaine before speaking
he began cooly “Tha as my water. Banca Forsure you all know her. Starting today, she’ll be joining the design
absorb his words. “As for Elune, while she was the head of design, it was more of a symbolic role.
real talent to take charge Buncas the perfect person for the
ejob
appointed Bianca as the new head of Starlight Fashion design department and effectively sidelined Elaine
art of the Years family’s favoritism toward Bianca seeing it happen so blatantly in front of them was a shock
one knew the head of the design department was usually the boss who ran the company behind the scenes
Been Graham, and now it had been Elaine, though her position was largely ceremonial
blking over now, everyone thought
aston was still Elaine company, but with Shawn pulling all the strings, she had essentially been pushed aside.
This decation felt like the final step in making Bianca the real boss.
shifted to Ehine and Bunca, waiting to see how they would react
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