First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Chose Claire Shaw’s Design

Caleb Lockwood didn’t brush off Claire Shaw’s hand.

This was expected by Serena Jennings.

Although Caleb Lockwood hadn’t acknowledged Claire Shaw’s identity, the fact that he allowed Claire Shaw to hold his arm and never shook it off spoke volumes.

Ronan Ross looked at Caleb Lockwood and Claire Shaw with a hint of ambiguity in his eyes.

He invited all four of them inside and instructed his assistant to prepare tea.

Though Ronan Ross wasn’t the president of the Jewelry Collection Association, he had an established habit: every year, he would pick a new designer to recommend to the association.

This was why both Caleb Lockwood and Peter chose him.

Since Peter had arrived early with Serena Jennings, Ronan Ross directly asked his assistant to collect Serena Jennings’ designs along with Claire Shaw’s.

Every designer visiting him was expected to bring a piece of jewelry they designed, as long as it showcased their design philosophy.

"You all can go back and wait for the results! Once I’ve made a decision, my assistant will inform you."

Ronan Ross chatted with the four for most of the day before asking his assistant to see them out.

The assistant, returning, accidentally bumped into the corner of a cabinet, knocking off the name tags affixed to two jewelry boxes.

In her haste, she picked up the name tags and reaffixed them, accidentally placing Serena Jennings’ name tag on Claire Shaw’s jewelry box, and vice versa.

"Little Ai, bring me the designs of the two of them!"

The assistant picked up the two jewelry boxes and handed them over to Ronan Ross.

Serena Jennings returned to her studio, feeling uneasy.

After Caleb Lockwood informed her that Claire Shaw had also opened a studio, she anticipated that she and Claire Shaw might eventually face off.

But she didn’t expect the confrontation to come so swiftly.

However, Serena Jennings wasn’t entirely without confidence.

On her way back, Peter drove past a mall, where Serena saw the jewelry prominently displayed in the windows were all her designs.

Peter informed her that the Lockwood Group’s sales had doubled in the past two months, surpassing FY’s.

Being a designer himself, Peter could instantly recognize the new collections Lockwood Group released were Serena Jennings’ designs, even though she had resigned.

"Those were my designs that were shot down by the lead designer back then."

The "lead designer" Serena referred to was clearly Claire Shaw.

She hadn’t expected that after her resignation, Claire Shaw would showcase those designs and contribute such astonishing sales to Lockwood Group’s jewelry brand.

Serena Jennings waited a full week before finally receiving the results.

Peter was the one who called to inform her.

"Unfortunately, Ronan Ross chose Claire Shaw’s design."

Serena Jennings’s heart plunged like a roller coaster, hitting rock bottom.

"Serena? Are you okay!"

"...I’m fine..."

By the tone of Serena Jennings’s voice, Peter instantly knew how disappointed she was.

"But the other party did praise your design, just that they admired Claire Shaw’s concept more."

"Hmm..."

Serena knew Peter was trying to comfort her, but right now, Serena couldn’t muster any spirit.

Her studio’s first step resulted in a loss, entirely her responsibility.

Seeing Serena silent for so long, Peter changed the topic:

"How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"

"You’ve already helped me so much, I can’t let you spend even more."

"No, this time you’re helping me. I need you to be my dance partner."

Serena Jennings’s eyes widened, realizing that Peter’s dinner invitation might be quite significant.

The Royal Elysian Banquet Hall.

Lavishly decorated, glasses clinking.

Ronan Ross was enthusiastically recommending Claire Shaw to Leo Grant, the president of their Jewelry Collection Association.

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