CHAPTER 64: CHAPTER 64: LOSING THE STERLING FAMILY’S REPUTATION

Seeing Faye Sterling looking all sisterly affectionate, Eleanor Sterling’s lips curled into a mocking smile, and she directly ignored her.

Eleanor Sterling politely extended her hand to Adeline Sheffield, "Hello Mr. Sheffield, I am Eleanor Sterling, the head of Celeste Jewels."

Adeline Sheffield nodded, "Hello, Eldest Miss Sterling, please have a seat."

Faye Sterling’s face stiffened slightly from being ignored by Eleanor Sterling, feeling a bit awkward, she could only sip tea to cover her embarrassment.

Earlier, Adeline Sheffield had already discussed Thea’s Jewelry’s situation with Faye Sterling, but now she mostly needed to understand Eleanor Sterling’s Celeste Jewels.

After the servant served the tea, he spoke, "Eldest Miss Sterling, I haven’t heard about Celeste Jewels before. Is this a newly founded company?"

Eleanor Sterling nodded, "Yes, the company was established just a year ago and is still quite new, so I hope for the Sheffield Family’s support."

Participating in the design of jewelry for Shannon Sheffield’s debutante ball this time was to increase the company’s visibility a bit more, and Faye Sterling was no exception.

So Eleanor Sterling had nothing to hide.

Adeline Sheffield nodded repeatedly, not concerned.

At this moment, Faye Sterling’s assistant, Catherine Chapman, unexpectedly spoke coolly, "Mr. Sheffield, is Miss Sheffield’s debutante ball only choosing one designer this time?"

Although James Sheffield and Adeline Sheffield had quietly decided to settle on both, it had to be done subtly.

Catherine Chapman’s question left Adeline Sheffield stunned for a moment.

"That still needs further consideration, Shannon’s debutante ball this time cannot be taken lightly."

Catherine Chapman disdainfully glanced at Eleanor Sterling, snorted, "I don’t think further consideration is necessary. Our Thea’s Jewelry just won the champion of the Brilliant Cup design competition last year.

How can other unknown small companies compare? We can definitely design jewelry that will satisfy Miss Sheffield."

The Brilliant Cup is a well-known design competition in the jewelry world, highly prestigious, and winning the championship is enough to prove one’s ability.

Obviously, Catherine Chapman knew Eleanor Sterling had nothing, which is why she brought it up.

Ann looked at Eleanor Sterling, momentarily at a loss for what to say.

They indeed did not have much competition experience, so when put that way, they completely couldn’t compare with Thea’s Jewelry, and Faye Sterling also had a prestigious mentor.

Could it be they would just be brushed aside like this?

In contrast, Eleanor Sterling wasn’t nervous at all, even a little overly calm and confident.

Adeline Sheffield saw her demeanor and assumed she had some unknown experience, and asked, "Eldest Miss Sterling, do you have any competition experience?"

Eleanor Sterling shook her head, "No."

Once said, a trace of ridicule passed through Catherine Chapman’s eyes.

Faye Sterling curled her lips with satisfaction and stepped forward to ease the situation, "Young Master Sheffield, my sister started her own company without relying on the family, so it’s only normal if it’s slightly lacking."

Though these words were meant to alleviate the situation for Eleanor Sterling, the implication was clear.

Eleanor Sterling’s self-founded company not only lacked connections but even the design wasn’t up to par.

Adeline Sheffield paused for a moment, "Uh, in this sense, Eldest Miss Sterling is quite impressive."

He just wanted to change the topic to avoid discomfort.

Unexpectedly, Eleanor Sterling’s red lips curled up and she calmly said, "The Queen of the State of Xylos wanted to buy a necklace I designed, but I refused her."

Upon her words, the scene fell silent instantly.

Shortly after, Catherine Chapman laughed wildly clutching her stomach, "Hahaha, the Queen of Xylos wanted to buy your design, and you refused her? What a big boast without any consideration."

Faye Sterling was initially stunned and then disdainfully said, "Sister, having no resume isn’t terrible, but it’s not good to be caught lying. Otherwise, you’ll be throwing mud at the Sterling Family’s reputation."