The President’s Mistake A Tale of Love and Regret

Despite Daphne's beauty and talent, she was nothing more than a plaything for the aging Michael, who had recently been preoccupied with his own troubles and thus spared her from his usual torment.

This constant competition between people was so aggravating. Why did it have to be this way?

With these thoughts in mind, Daphne cast an increasingly disdainful look at Frey and raised her voice deliberately, "I didn't expect Ms. Frey to be so inspired after her release from prison. The designs today are impressive, but the concept isn't groundbreaking-just a bit novel."noveldrama

Her laughter was loud and cutting. She continued, "Ms. Frey, did you find any inspiration during your time in prison?"

Frey's frown deepened. Wasn't this clearly an attempt to provoke her?

Her case had stirred up a significant fuss in Saeville, but Nathaniel's courtroom testimony had exposed Abigail's scandals, revealing Frey's unjust imprisonment.

Despite this exposure, many people in Saeville knew about her wrongful conviction.

Recently, Frey had been focused on finishing her work, applying for state compensation, and clearing her name.

However, many people abroad were unaware of the disputes between her, Nathaniel, and Abigail, and they were even less aware of her wrongful accusations.

Daphne exploited this information gap, repeatedly highlighting Frey's past imprisonment to undermine her reputation.

The attendees of the dinner were all high-society figures who valued prestige over money.

They were interested in more than just the design; the quality and symbolism of the jewelry were also important.

Daphne's comments caused the expressions of the ladies to shift. Especially those who had just made deals with Sawyer. They were shocked to learn that the exquisite jewelry came from a woman with a criminal record.

One by one, the ladies stood up and demanded refunds. Even Sawyer, usually unflappable, was caught off guard by the sudden turn of events.

Why was Daphne being so cruel?

Though it was an undeniable fact that Frey had been in jail, many people only focused on sensational aspects rather than the full story.

For them, an internationally renowned designer who had once been a criminal was too scandalous to overlook.

The tension in the venue escalated. The ladies showed no interest in Mandy's explanations about Frey's wrongful accusation.

Daphne's decision to address Frey as "Ms. Frey" rather than "Mrs. Morgan" further eroded Frey's standing and played into her hands.

The crowd's growing buzz made Frey seem like a pariah. Despite her efforts, she couldn't shake off the stigma of her past imprisonment.

Daphne's triumphant smile grew wider as she reveled in Frey's discomfort. She was eager to see how Frey would manage to compete with her.

Mandy and Sawyer approached Frey, their faces pale and helpless.

Sawyer's gaze at Daphne was filled with a dangerous intensity, making her shiver.

Yet, Daphne remained unfazed,

covering her lips in a feigned gesture

of remorse. "I'm sorry, Ms. Frey.

didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive me if I said something inappropriate to you."

Mandy, burning with frustration, wanted to lash out at Daphne. She had never encountered such a brazenly spiteful person and felt a deep sense of rage.

So what if Frey had been in jail? Their designs were still better looking than theirs.