AlphaHayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 432: Uncover the Idea Hidden in That Blank Paper

Hayley’s POV:

“Ms. Sander, Ms. Carson has arrived,” Winifred announced respectfully.

The woman turned at the sound of her name. “Hello, Ms. Carson.”

Upon seeing me, a warm smile spread across her face. I was caught off guard by her youthful appearance. She looked to be no older than twenty.

“Hello, Ms. Sander.” Freya greeted me with a friendly smile, approaching as she dismissed the staff. “You can leave now. Please bring two cups of coffee.”

“Sure, Ms. Sander.”

“Ms. Carson, please make yourself comfortable,” Freya said, motioning toward the sofa.

I sat down and got right to the point, pulling out my design sketches and handing them over to her.

“Ms. Sander, this is the wedding dress I’ve designed for you. Please take a look and let me know if anything needs to be changed.”

Freya looked over the design, her expression one of pleasant surprise. “Ms. Carson, I’m impressed. I gave you nothing but a blank sheet of paper, and you came up with something so creative, designing such a beautiful wedding dress. How did you uncover the idea hidden in that blank paper?”

I was honest with her. “At first, I had no idea what to do. But after talking to a close friend, the inspiration came to me, and I quickly sketched out the design.”

“Wow, that’s incredible! Ms. Carson, I’m very pleased with this design. Let’s go ahead and start making it based on this sketch!”

She closed the design and handed it back to me.

I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly everything had gone and asked, “Ms. Sander, is there anything you’d like me to change?”

She smiled warmly at me. “I’m just an outsider in this field, so I wouldn’t dare suggest changes to an expert like you. The dress is perfect, just as I envisioned it. I can already picture myself wearing it, and I’m thrilled with it.”

I let out a sigh of relief. “I’m glad to hear that!”

At that moment, a servant entered with coffee. “Ms. Carson, please try this. It’s made from our new coffee beans, and it tastes wonderful.”

I took the cup with a smile, thanking her for the gesture.

Turning back to Freya, I said, “Since everything is set, I’ll send the design to the studio and have them start the process. It’ll take a couple of months since it’s all handmade. Is that alright with you?”

“Yes, as long as it’s ready by then, everything is fine.”

With everything in place, I was about to leave, but suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my stomach. I grimaced and held my side.

“Winifred, where’s your bathroom?” I asked, trying to hide my discomfort.

Noticing my distress, Winifred quickly asked, “Ms. Carson, are you okay?”

I waved her off. “I’m fine, just need to use the bathroom.”

Without hesitation, Winifred instructed one of the servants to show me to the restroom.

After taking care of myself, I felt much better. I checked myself in the mirror to make sure I was okay before stepping out.

Just then, I heard a soft female voice.

“Michelle, be good. You’re such a good baby. I love you…”

I followed the voice and stepped out of the bathroom, finding a woman crouched in the corner, clutching a stuffed toy. Hera immediately picked up on something—this woman was of mixed heritage, with human blood running through her veins.

The woman’s hair fell over her face, and her eyes were distant, expressionless. She continued to pat the toy in her hands, muttering the same phrases repeatedly.

I looked around, but none of the staff seemed to notice her. My curiosity got the better of me, and I cautiously stepped closer. But just as I did, the woman suddenly sprang to her feet, lunging at me in an instant!