Chapter 648

Lily's sudden rise in the design world didn't have much impact on established companies like Longinium Design and Lupier. But for independent design studios, it was a different story—they saw her as a direct threat. Especially Susanna, whose studio was right across the street. Lily had become a thorn in her side. Susanna was 36 years old this year, nearly a decade older than Lily. Having been in the design industry for over a decade, she was a seasoned veteran. Once the news started trending, Susanna quickly issued a public statement, claiming that the employee in question had resigned two days prior. She explained that Declan had left on bad terms, and his actions were likely an attempt to stir up conflict and drag her name through the mud. Not only did she clarify the situation, but she also publicly apologized to Lily, earning herself a wave of goodwill. The comments section was divided—some believed Susanna's explanation, while others suspected Declan was just a scapegoat. Lil