Chapter 231: The truth finally comes out.
As Bella exited Kate’s office and made her way across the hall, she unexpectedly encountered Gina. Both froze, their eyes locking instantly. Bella felt a twist of irritation in her stomach—Gina was the last person she wanted to deal with right now. She lowered her gaze, hoping to pass by without a tussle.
But Gina quickly blocked her path. "Bella, is that really you?" she asked, seemingly surprised to see Bella there. "What are you doing here?"
Bella’s jaw tightened. If Gina was looking for a confrontation, she wasn’t going to back down. "What do you think I’m doing here? Obviously, I came for work."
"Work? Really?" Gina let out a mocking scoff, crossing her arms over her chest as she cast Bella a smug look. "Do you even know where you are? This is one of the top fashion houses in the country, with branches in major cities. What kind of work will you have here? Uh..." She held up her finger. "I know. You must be here for a clerical job. That’s something you’d do well."
Bella chuckled derisively. "I had no idea you looked down on clerical work."
"Not at all," Gina replied with sarcasm. "I am just praising you. Don’t take it the wrong way."
Bella rolled her eyes, turning her head to the side, already feeling bored. But Gina wasn’t done.
"By the way," Gina said, a smug smile spreading across her face, "my designs were approved for the biggest fashion show that Limeart hosts every year." She moved in closer to her. "You also wanted to be a designer. But luck hasn’t really been on your side, has it?"
She leaned in and added with false sympathy. "Anyway, I’m glad you’ll still have work here as clerical staff. The pay is probably better than where you used to work. So... congratulations."
"Whatever!" Bella rolled her eyes and walked out.
Gina’s face twisted in frustration as she watched Bella walk away without a second glance. She had been hoping to provoke Bella into a reaction, to start a confrontation so she could make a scene there and humiliate her, exposing her cheating on Theodore in front of the staff members. Bella didn’t give her the satisfaction. She simply ignored her and left.
Gina could do nothing but fume in anger. Pushing her anger aside, she took a deep breath and flicked her hair over her shoulder, gathering herself as she approached the reception desk. She pulled a smile over her face. "Hi, I’m a designer and would like to participate in the upcoming fashion show."