Chapter 240

I turned around and saw a woman in a tailored blazer and a skirt that fell just below the knee, smiling at me brightly. It was Charlotte Barnes. Thinking about it, yeah, she’d definitely try to get into a competition like this. After I left the company, she became the standout designer, and Nicholas Perry was probably doing everything he could to boost her chances. Charlotte walked over, arms crossed. “Was wondering how long it’d take to run into you. You look kinda worn out. Didn’t sleep well last night?” I touched my face. “Do I really look that bad?” I mean, yeah, I’d been a little restless last night, had a lot on my mind, but I did manage to get some decent sleep later. Charlotte let out a couple of snorts, followed by a forced cough. “I saw your ranking. You’re ahead of me.” I glanced at her. “Why do you always talk to me like you’ve got something stuck in your throat? Am I that scary?” She cracked. “Ugh, it's just all the crap that went down between us. Every time there’s a comp