Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 389

"Mr. Kelsey, I've already submitted my resignation. Please approve it when you have a moment."

Bagehot was shocked. "Why did you resign?!"

"Isn't this what you wanted? Since Kismet Collective needs fresh blood, I'm more than willing to give them a chance." Celestine's smile faded.

Before Bagehot took over Kismet Collective, the thought of leaving had never crossed her mind.

But the series of policies he was now implementing were completely at odds with her work philosophy.

Crystal had indeed given her a great opportunity, but she had repaid the company with lucrative contracts.

Their relationship wasn't defined by job titles and salaries.

Bagehot's short-sightedness and opportunism over this period had made her see certain things clearly.

If she really wanted to spread her wings and design freely, she had to step out of her comfort zone.

She believed that even if Crystal knew about this, she would support her decision.

"Fine! Celestine, you've got a lot of backbone!" Bagehot said through gritted teeth. "I gave you two chances, but there won't be a third. Kismet Collective has already given you two opportunities. I hope you won't regret your choice today."

A light smile touched Celestine's lips. "I won't."

That smile was like a needle in Bagehot's eye. He stormed out of the lounge.

Once outside, he saw that the second-round competition was already at the final judging stage.

After the last contestant's work was evaluated, the day's results would be announced.

Bagehot pushed his conversation with Celestine to the back of his mind.

He sat with the other company executives, quietly waiting for the final results.

The rankings were announced from highest to lowest.

There were four teams in total.

First place was announced, and Yolande's name wasn't called. He found that to be normal.

While her skills were decent, winning first place in a competition like this was a tall order.

But when the second and third place rankings were read out, Yolande's name was still nowhere to be found.

Bagehot's face turned ashen.

The judging panel also made a move.

"Mr. Kelsey, please calm down. We understand your concern for your employee, but perhaps you should look at the work before you comment."

The theme for today's competition was "Confidence."

At the design exhibition, one of the models wearing the entry in question looked utterly miserable in an outfit that could barely be called clothing.

[I can't even look at this ugly outfit! My god, a good piece of clothing is supposed to showcase a woman's confidence, not make her a spectacle!]

[Last place is well-deserved!]

The judges also looked displeased.

They had some expectations when Kismet Collective brought in this new designer.

Now it seemed their hopes had been premature.

Bagehot stared intently at Yolande's design.

"This is the design you told me you'd been preparing for a long time?"