#Chapter 148: Bully
Agnes
The following morning, I stood in the design department’s fabric storeroom, surrounded by endless bolts of luxurious materials. How long had I been in here? Minutes? Hours?
The sketches for my new dress were complete, and the patterns were cut, but I still couldn’t decide on a color. After the disaster with the emerald gown, I wanted something different, something that would make a statement without reminding anyone of the fashion show incident.
My fingers traced over a bolt of midnight blue silk, then moved to a deep burgundy velvet. Neither felt right. The dress design was bold, almost armor-like with its structured bodice and dramatic lines. It needed a color that would complement the design without overpowering it.
I pulled out my phone to snap pictures of a few swatches side by side when it started buzzing in my hand. The caller ID showed Thea’s school. My stomach instantly knotted.
“Hello?” I answered, moving away from the fabric racks.
“

Locked chapters
Download the Webfic App to unlock even more exciting content
Turn on the phone camera to scan directly, or copy the link and open it in your mobile browser
Click to copy link