Chapter 355
Chapter 355
Diana asserted with an air of authority, "No way! Not only are you leaving, but you're also handing over
all your designs!"
Natalia glanced at Diana. "Miss Diana, designs are a product of a designer's genuine emotions and
inspirations, embodying their utmost efforts. Mangolia isn't something that can be easily controlled. I've
submitted all related designs, and the rest have nothing to do with Stitches Fashion, so I'd appreciate it
if you'd respect that!"
Diana turned green with rage. "Look at her, William! She's so arrogant and even dares talk back to
me!"
"Shut up!" William glared at Diana, then turned to Natalia with an apologetic look. "Natalia, I'm sorry
about this. If you have any requests, we'll do our best to accommodate them."
"No need. I'd like you to leave immediately! We're moving out of this city soon. Your attitudes make me
sick!" Hector strode forward, having returned just in time to witness the situation. His temper flared.
Knowing he was in the wrong, William pulled Diana away. As they left, he turned back to Natalia.
"Natalia, I'll email you the contract termination later. I hope you find better opportunities."
"Thank you," Natalia responded with a hint of melancholy.
After William and Diana left, Natalia explained the whole situation to Hector, who was fuming. "Natalia,
let's leave this godforsaken place today. We'll find a more peaceful place, away from these deceitful
bastards."
Natalia lowered her gaze, whispering a quiet, "Okay."
Soon, William sent over the one-sided termination contract. With Hector's urging her, Natalia quickly
packed a few clothes and left the city of Rome with him.
Sitting on the plane, watching Rome grow distant, a wave of sadness washed over Natalia.
Goodbye, Rome. Goodbye, Magnus.
A few days later, Magnus arrived in Rome again, this time accompanied by James. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
His official reason for the visit was to handle business, personally overseeing the Mangolia brand's
launch. However, even James knew the real reason – Magnus was still hopeful of finding Natalia in
Rome.
If Mangolia successfully launched, would Natalia be content remaining behind the scenes? This time,
he was determined to meet her in person. He didn't believe she had stopped loving him. He believed
she would show up.
The grand launch event took place that evening, with numerous media outlets ready to cover the
business spectacle.
Magnus maintained a stoic expression throughout, showing clear resistance towards a clingy Diana.
"Mr. Andersen, why are you ignoring me?" Diana pouted, tugging at Magnus' sleeve.
Due to the presence of many reporters, Magnus didn't shake her off, but warned her quietly, "There are
many people here. We need to maintain our image."
Diana smirked, moving even closer to Magnus.
The scene didn't escape the reporters, who quickly noted that Mr. Andersen and his designer
girlfriend’s display of affection, a picture of love.
Finally, the event ended, and Magnus headed to the banquet with James. Diana trailed behind, fearing
that Magnus would suddenly disappear.
Frustrated by her persistence, Magnus even tried to get James to intervene, but Diana was relentless.
"Magnus, I can't handle her," James said, showing Magnus his wrist, where a button was missing from
his sleeve due to Diana's tugging.
Magnus' frown deepened. He tried to leave the banquet with James, but William approached with a
group of influential Romans, halting their progress. "Mr. Andersen, these gentlemen all admire you and
specifically came to meet you."
"Indeed, Mr. Andersen. You're so young and ambitious, we can't help but admire you."
"Absolutely, I propose a toast to Mr. Andersen. Cheers!"
Caught in their effusive praise, Magnus and James were forced to stay and drink. Despite their high
tolerance, the constant toasting meant that they would both be considerably drunk by the end of the
banquet.
William called the PR director overseeing the banquet, "Mr. Andersen is drunk. Help him to his room."
"I can do it. I can do it!" Diana, who had been watching from the sidelines, quickly intervened. "I'll take
him. Just take care of James."
Although drunk, Magnus was aware enough to notice a journalist documenting the scene. He decided
to play along, allowing Diana to support him.
Delighted, Diana mustered all her strength to help Magnus. They staggered towards the hotel's luxury
suite.
The scene was quickly captured by the alert journalist, who added another note. [Mr. Andersen is
heavily drunk, his new girlfriend helps him, both entering the hotel suite.]
Once inside, Magnus collapsed onto the large hotel bed.
She planned to indulge in a soothing bath, and then spend a passionate evening with the man she had
been yearning for.
After a quick yet rejuvenating bubble bath, Diana, wrapped in a towel, stepped out of the bathroom only
for her heart to skip a beat. The bed was empty. Magnus was nowhere to be seen.
He had faked his drunkenness, intentionally allowing the paparazzi to capture images of him and Diana
entering and exiting the hotel.