Chapter 119: Sienna Everett Doesn’t Understand Fashion Design?

Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Sienna Everett Doesn’t Understand Fashion Design?

A reporter asked skeptically, "Mr. Shelby, we know you and Sienna Everett are good friends, but this is a design conference. It’s a professional event. Why did you bring her along?"

Evan Shelby, clad in a suit, adjusted his collar. His voice was crisp and clear. "My friend here knows a thing or two about design, so I brought her along."

What?

Sienna Everett knew design?

The reporters were stunned. Once they snapped out of their shock, they immediately followed up, "Sienna Everett, you know fashion design? Do you have a portfolio? How good are you?"

Sienna Everett’s expression was indifferent. "I’m decent."

Hearing her noncommittal answer, the reporters dismissed it. They had never seen any of Sienna Everett’s designs, so they figured her skills were mediocre at best.

After all, design wasn’t something you could master by just doodling a few lines. It wasn’t a skill you could pick up overnight.

Not far away, Mason Everett heard Sienna’s reply and frowned slightly. A look of deep contempt and disgust washed over his frosty expression.

During her two years with the Everett family, Sienna had mentioned wanting to design for the family’s fashion brand.

But he had coldly shot her down. ’What does Sienna know about fashion design? She’s just trying to stir up trouble, desperate for the Everetts’ attention.’

Mason Everett watched Sienna in the distance, and a sudden thought struck him. ’Could she have come here to apologize to me?’

’Back when she was with the Everett family, Sienna used to respect him, her older brother, more than anyone. When he was sick, she’d stay up all night to care for him. She was terrified of making him angry and would do anything to please him.’

’Now, this girl who knows nothing about design shows up at a design conference. Is she hoping to come crawling back to her older brother and apologize?’

’She sees the Everett family is thriving and wants to come back?’

Heh. Mason’s gaze turned sharp and cold as he shot a resentful look in Sienna’s direction.

’As long as I’m a part of the Everett family, I will never allow her to come back!’

After finishing her interview with the reporters, Sienna was about to find a seat with Evan Shelby and Keith Sterling.

Just then, a handsome man with a refined and gentle demeanor approached them. "Sienna, long time no see."

Sienna looked over at the sound of his voice. To her surprise, it was Maxwell Sawyer.

’That’s right,’ she remembered.

’The last time she’d run into Maxwell, he’d mentioned that he went into fashion design after college. No wonder she was seeing him at the design conference today.’

"Long time no see," Sienna replied with a polite smile.

"Sienna, you’re into fashion design too?" Maxwell asked, his interest piqued.

"I’m decent," Sienna replied.

"I didn’t realize we had a shared interest. We should exchange ideas more often when we have time," Maxwell said, his smile warm and pleasant. "That is, if I wouldn’t be bothering you."

Hearing this, Keith Sterling, who was standing nearby, immediately frowned.

’Who does this guy think he is? He just shows up and is already talking about ’exchanging ideas.’ His intentions couldn’t be more obvious!’

Evan Shelby glanced at Keith’s guarded expression, and a flicker of understanding crossed his blue eyes. ’Ah, so that’s why he was so hostile toward me earlier.’

This design conference wasn’t just for discussion; it also featured a competition among the designers.

Unlike in previous years, many international designers were also in attendance.

Therefore, the organizers had arranged a special competition between the local and international designers: a live sketch-off of new designs.

It was a test of pure design skill.

This would be a major test of a designer’s inspiration and creativity.

Inspiration doesn’t come on command. And even with a spark of inspiration, turning it into a creative concept that results in a stunning final garment was a huge challenge.

That’s why sketching a design live was incredibly difficult.

The competition was divided into two sides: the international team and Team Celestria.

The international team was composed of six foreign designers.

For Team Celestria, any designer present could volunteer to compete.

Many designers were in attendance, but few were willing to sign up. The foreign designers were highly skilled and internationally renowned; losing to them would be a major embarrassment.

Mason Everett turned to Shannon beside him, analyzing the situation coolly. "Shannon, you should enter the competition. I’ve seen the work of those international designers. Their skills can’t compare to your designs. If you win, you’ll become an overnight sensation, and the Everett family’s fashion brand will gain massive recognition."

Shannon’s heart clenched.

’She didn’t know the first thing about fashion design. How could she possibly sketch a design live?’

Meeting Mason’s encouraging and expectant gaze, Shannon gritted her teeth. ’Looks like I’ll have to "borrow" one of Sienna’s old designs.’

Seeing Shannon enter the competition, a glint appeared in Evan Shelby’s eyes. He leaned in and whispered to Sienna, "This is perfect. You should compete too!"

Sienna raised an eyebrow, her lips curving into a chilly smile. "Alright."

In the end, the list of competitors was finalized.

After Sienna went on stage, she was surprised to see that Maxwell Sawyer had also signed up.

Maxwell smiled at her.

Sienna gave him a slight nod in return.

On stage, the six members of Team Celestria sat on the left, and the six members of the international team sat on the right. Each contestant had a small table in front of them, equipped with various papers and pens for sketching their designs live.

When Mason Everett saw Sienna among the contestants, he first frowned, then let out a cold, disdainful scoff.

’How dare Sienna go up on stage to compete? Isn’t she afraid of the humiliation when she loses!’

Mason then turned his gaze to Shannon, his eyes filled with anticipation. ’She’s the Everett family’s lucky charm. She’ll definitely win this competition and make our family’s brand more successful than ever!’