While sipping her tea, Mrs. Soren's assistant leaned in and whispered something to her. Her face darkened almost instantly. "What does he want me there for? Mr. Lee knows perfectly well I can't stand that woman."
The assistant looked awkward. "Mr. Lee said, since he initially gave the jewelry project to her, now that he wants to switch designers, it'd be more tactful if you helped smooth things over."
Celeste gave her a curious glance. "Something wrong with the design?"
"Not really," Mrs. Soren replied, visibly irritated. Her expression only softened slightly when she turned to Celeste. "Mr. Lee hadn't found the right person before, then someone told him April, some upstart in Yannburgh, does jewelry design. So he roped her in. But now he's changed his mind and wants me to be th
