Chapter 153: The discord between the allies.
"What?" Willow exclaimed, taken aback. "No...I can’t take them. Those are your designs; you worked hard for the shoot. This is your dream. I can’t take it away from you."
Bella moved closer to the worktable, her determination unwavering. "Listen to me, Willow," she urged. "Many opportunities will come my way in the future. As long as I work hard, I can fulfill my dream. But this issue should be addressed first. As your assistant and a part of this project, it’s my duty to help you."
Willow hesitated, her mind racing. It felt wrong to take advantage of Bella’s hard work. At the same time, the offer was alluring. It could immediately resolve the crisis. However, she couldn’t muster the courage to accept the offer.
"But Bella... I feel it’s wrong," Willow stammered.
"Don’t think anything. Just say yes," Bella pressed. "I know my designs aren’t as good as yours, but it can solve the problems for the time being. Once the launch is over, we can take action against Miss Young and find out how the designs were leaked."
All the tension and worries that pressed down Willow melted away. She grinned, but tears welled up in her eyes. Walking over to Bella, she pulled her into her embrace.
"Thank you so much, Bella," Willow whispered, choking with emotion. She still couldn’t believe Bella had sacrificed her dream event only to help her. "I’ll never forget this favor."
Bella returned the hug, her heart filled with a sense of purpose. "This is not a favor. This is my job. Remember, I work under you."
Willow pursed her lips into a thin line, conflicted between gratitude and guilt. "Sorry, you have to lose the chance to participate in the fashion show."
"It’s okay," Bella said casually with a shrug as if it was not a big deal. "I can sell my designs online until I find the next opportunity."