Chapter 118: The Real Kian is Right Before You

Chapter 118: Chapter 118: The Real Kian is Right Before You

This design conference was held once a year and lasted for two days.

The first day was for major designers from the fashion world to gather, exchange ideas, and critique each other’s work.

The second day was a fashion gala dinner for the designers. With so much talent gathered, it was considered a grand event in the fashion industry.

Normally, this annual design conference wasn’t anything particularly special.

But this year, a rumor began to circulate: Kian, the retired lead designer from G.Y., would be attending.

The moment this news broke, it caused a sensation in the design world. Many renowned international designers rushed over. After all, it was Kian, a legend in the fashion design industry. Who wouldn’t want to meet her?

「That morning.」

As Sienna Everett was about to leave for the conference, Keith Sterling insisted on tagging along.

"Sister-in-law, let me come with you and see the world! I don’t have any work today anyway, and I’m bored out of my mind. Just let me drive you there!"

Sienna Everett found it odd. "How are you so free? And how is your brother so busy?"

Far from being ashamed, Keith Sterling was proud of it. He puffed out his chest, his expression brimming with pride. "This young master was born to have fun, and that’s it!"

Sienna Everett: "..."

’I can tell just by your name.’

Keith Sterling raised a smug eyebrow, hooking a finger through his sunglasses and twirling them stylishly in the air.

"Actually, my brother’s been busy with charity donations the last couple of days. Every year, the Forresterer Group donates to places like orphanages and impoverished mountain regions, doing what they can to give back."

Sienna Everett nodded. "Oh, I see. That’s a good thing."

She also donated to places like orphanages every year.

After all, she had been a stray at first, growing up in an orphanage before she was fortunate enough to be adopted by her grandparents.

If the orphanage hadn’t taken her in, she might have died on the streets long ago. So, ever since she became capable and had money, she donated to places like orphanages every year.

Keith Sterling paused, his expression suddenly turning serious. "Sister-in-law, actually, a big reason my brother donates to orphanages and places like that every year is because of your childhood experiences..."

"My brother... he really takes everything about you to heart."

The moment he finished speaking, a nerve in Sienna Everett’s body was struck hard.

Immediately after, her heart felt as if it had been wrapped in a layer of warmth and softness.

’So, Julian Forrester’s insistence on doing this charity work every year was also because of her childhood...’

"Let’s go, let’s go, Sister-in-law~~ I’m not doing anything else today, I’ll just be your personal chauffeur, dedicated to getting you there~~"

Sienna Everett glanced at his incredibly flashy pink sports car, her expression showing she was not very keen on the idea.

Keith Sterling immediately started whining, "Sister-in-law, you can’t look down on my little Pinky! Haven’t you heard? Pink is the color for real men!"

Sienna Everett: "..."

Keith Sterling opened the car door and, pulling Sienna Everett, tried to stuff her inside. "Get in, get in! This is my beloved little Pinky. I don’t give rides to just anyone~~"

Sienna Everett: "..."

「The Design Conference Venue.」

Evan Shelby was waiting for Sienna Everett outside the venue.

Suddenly, a blindingly flashy pink sports car drifted stylishly to a halt in front of him. Evan Shelby’s eyelid twitched violently. "..."

’Damn.’

’Whose stupid-ass car is this?’

Then, Evan Shelby saw Sienna Everett get out of the car with a dashing, debonair man.

The moment Keith Sterling saw Evan Shelby, he was instantly on guard. ’This is the wild man who calls my sister-in-law ’darling’!’

Sienna Everett introduced the two to each other.

"This is Evan Shelby, my friend."

"This is Keith Sterling, also my friend."

Evan Shelby sensed that Keith Sterling seemed hostile toward him, but he still extended a hand. His blue eyes were as pure as the ocean, and a smile played on his lips. "Hello."

Keith Sterling shook his hand coolly.

After the handshake, Evan Shelby looked at Sienna Everett and said, "It’s about time. Let’s go into the venue."

Sienna Everett nodded. "Let’s go."

Keith Sterling, that brother-protecting fanatic, saw his chance and darted between Sienna Everett and Evan Shelby, rudely and simply forcing them apart.

Evan Shelby shot him a speechless look. ’Is this guy crazy?’

「Inside the venue.」

As befitting the annual design conference, the venue was decorated with immense style. Even the overhead lights were angled in an artistic way.

The entire venue was vast. Besides domestic and international fashion designers, members of the media were also present. After all, with the rumor that Kian was attending, they naturally had to come and photograph this legend of the design world.

At the entrance, dedicated staff members were checking guests’ invitations.

Mason Everett and Shannon Everett handed their invitations to the staff and then entered the venue.

When the reporters saw Mason Everett and Shannon Everett, they immediately swarmed them like bees to honey.

Who didn’t know by now? The Everett Family’s clothing brand had launched several new, wildly popular womenswear pieces, bringing the nearly-dead Everett Group back from the brink and causing sales to skyrocket.

And the designer of these new pieces was none other than Shannon Everett!

Although Shannon Everett’s reputation in the entertainment industry had been poor recently, the clothes she designed were simply too beautiful. Her outstanding talent and their immense popularity offset much of the negative press.

Shannon Everett was even hailed as a newly-emerged genius designer.

One reporter was the first to ask, "Shannon Everett, we’ve never seen you design clothes before. We didn’t realize you had such impressive design skills?"

Shannon Everett smiled gracefully. "The Everett Family has its own clothing brand, so I taught myself fashion design in the past. This time, I just wanted to do my part for the family. I never expected the designs I came up with would be so well-loved by everyone."

Another reporter asked, "Those designs of yours are full of talent and inspiration. You’ve been hailed as a new genius designer, even better than many veteran designers with years of experience. Shannon Everett, what are your thoughts on that?"

A flicker went through Shannon Everett’s eyes. These were all design drafts she had taken from Sienna Everett’s room.

The first time she saw those drafts, she had been captivated by the beautiful garments, so stunned she couldn’t look away for a long time.

She never knew... that Sienna Everett could actually design clothes...

And design them so brilliantly, so perfectly...

Since Sienna Everett had already been kicked out of the Everett Family, Shannon Everett had scooped up all the design drafts and told Mason Everett she had stayed up all night drawing them herself.

As expected, when those designs were made into clothes and unveiled, they caused a sensation in the design world and helped the Everett Family’s clothing brand come back from the dead.

And she herself, thanks to these exceptionally talented designs, saw her public reputation slowly begin to improve.

Shannon Everett wasn’t worried in the slightest that her plagiarism would be exposed.

She had carefully checked every single design draft; there wasn’t a single word on them related to Sienna Everett.

’Even heaven is helping me. How could I possibly back down?’

’These design drafts are all mine now!’

Hearing the reporter’s question now, Shannon Everett smiled humbly. "Not at all. Many senior designers are highly experienced. How could I dare to compare myself to them?"

Hearing such a modest reply, even the reporters couldn’t help but feel a sense of goodwill toward her. "Many people have commented that the style of these pieces is somewhat similar to Kian’s. Do you have anything to say about that?"

Shannon Everett smiled and said, "Kian is the most brilliant and famous designer in the fashion world. I’m a big fan of her work, so my style might have unintentionally ended up a bit similar to hers."

The reporters had a sudden realization. So, Kian was Shannon Everett’s idol!

Nearby, Mason Everett watched Shannon Everett’s interview with the reporters, his usually stern face breaking into a soft, satisfied smile.

’Shannon is truly the Everett Family’s lucky star. She created such talented designs, helped the family’s clothing brand rise from the ashes, and is making the Everett Family better and better.’

’Only someone like Shannon, who helps the Everett Family, deserves to be a daughter of the Everetts.’

’As for a jinx like Sienna Everett, the sooner she dies somewhere far, far away, the better.’

Mason Everett was now more certain than ever that kicking Sienna Everett out of the Everett Family was the best decision he had ever made in his life.

Hearing the reporters mention Kian, Mason Everett recalled the email he had sent her previously, wanting to hire her as the chief designer for The Everett Group.

He had never received a reply from Kian, but he hadn’t been rejected by her either. This meant there was still hope!

Rumor had it that Kian would also be at this design conference.

’Could Kian... be coming here specifically for the Everett Family...’

Just then, Sienna Everett, Evan Shelby, and Keith Sterling walked in through the entrance.

The reporters immediately swarmed over in excitement.

"Mr. Shelby, you’re the founder of G.Y. and a good friend of Kian’s. It’s said that Kian will be attending this design conference. Is this news true? Could you reveal anything for us!"

Hearing this question, Evan Shelby glanced at Sienna Everett beside him, then at the sea of reporters in front of him. He desperately wanted to say, ’Kian herself is standing right in front of you all.’