Chapter 96

Dear Ex-Wife, You Are MINE! Chapter 96 Dear Ex-Wife, You Are MINE! Chapter 96 Disqualified?!

VICTORIA’S POV I walked out of the meeting room with Antonio. One of E Shine’s models got tangled in rumors which needed to be suppressed immediately. So, we all had to attend the urgent meeting, and the PR team is working on it. The model has been warned strictly and got the last chance.

Antonio was enraged and wanted to fire her, but I begged him privately. She is one of the famous faces of E Shine, and we could give her one last chance. Finally, Antonio agreed.

After exchanging greetings with us, the board members departed for their respective tasks as we exited the meeting room.

As soon as we were alone, Antonio asked, “So, when will you take pregnancy leave?” We began making our way toward my office.

I caressed my bump. “Soon enough. I guess from next week, after confirming the new project.”

Antonio nodded. “Hmm, you need rest, and this time is crucial for you to come to the office.” He paused before speaking again, “And how is Alessandro? Is he taking care of you?”

I smiled brightly and nodded my head. “He is not only taking care of me but spoiling me.” I pouted a little. “Soon, I am gonna be turned lazy as hell.”

My brother laughed and patted my head. “He better do that, or I won’t let him go!” Even though he said it playfully, the determination there could be heard if one carefully noticed.

“Okay, there is not much work left for the day. You can go home, okay? Take more rest.” Antonio said, and I nodded.

After kissing my head, he left for his office, and I also walked out of my office, describing the work to my assistant.

Soon, I reached home. Getting freshened up, I opened my phone and started scrolling through the designer community on F******k.

As I scrolled two posts, the third post caught my attention. Adornet Art Gallery, one of the famous art galleries in the city, was looking for designers for its annual jewelry exhibition.

Oh! I gasped. Adornet Art Gallery is holding a jewelry exhibition, and I don’t know yet?!

I saw the post date, and it was posted this morning! That’s strange. It’s been a couple of hours, and no hype in the company? Even Daniel did not say anything!

What happened? Does everyone not connected to social media these days?

While thinking, I clicked on the page to see the details. There is a long notice and invitation for designers to attend the exhibition.

I felt so excited. An exhibition outside of the company! I am definitely in! But, I still don’t understand why people are not enthusiastic in the company about it.

Frowning, I scrolled down once again, and there was a list below that caught my attention once again.

My gaze swept toward the headline of the list.

‘Companies and designers who are not eligible for this exhibition.’

And guess what? The first place belongs to E Shine! What the fuck!? Why is E Shine not qualified?

Glancing at the other names, I noticed that some single designers and companies are not qualified to participate. However, E Shine stood out as the best among them, surpassing the other designers’

quality!

Why would they do this!?

I went to the comment section, which was filled with surprises like me. The comment section is hyped with E Shine’s disqualification. I read through some comments.

‘I never imagined seeing E Shine in the disqualified list.’

‘Same here. Is there any rivalry going on with the gallery?’

‘You guys are too naive. There is strife not with the art gallery but with the host company. Didn’t you ever hear about the famous rivalry between E Shine and Perficient Global? The Perficient Global Corporation arranges this exhibition, and Rossis have a traditional enmity with Edwards.’

‘Yeah, yeah. I also heard about their old rivalry. It’s obvious why they are disqualified.’

‘Oh! It’s a miss, then! E Shine has some great designers, and I love Victoria Edwards’s designs. (sad emoticon)’

As I observed the comments, I blinked in realization. Without delay, I navigated back to the main page and focused on the hostname, and sure enough, I found what I was looking for.

It’s really from Perficient Global. So, there is no chance for me to participate. This likely explains why there isn’t much excitement within the company, as everyone is already aware of the situation.

My excitement vanished even quicker than it had arrived. My mood sank as I tossed the phone on the bed and walked out to the verandah in our bedroom.

I sighed, watching the open sky and birds returning to their homes. It looks so beautiful.

As I stood there in a dull mood, a pair of arms hugged me from behind. His firm hands were placed under my heavy bump, making me less weighted, and I relaxed immediately. I really love this gesture of his. It feels so good.

I sighed in relief this time as I felt him kissing my cheeks.

“What is upsetting, my sweetheart?” Alessandro asked.

Hearing his deep and sweet tone almost choked me with tears. I remained silent, trying to calm myself down. Alessandro turned me to him and cupped my cheeks, forcing me to look up at him.

“What happened, Victoria?” He sounded anxious even though he was acting cool.

“Today, I was checking the designer community site when I saw a jewelry designing exhibition is gonna be held in the Adornet Art Gallery.”

“Okay, it’s good then. You can participate.” Aless said, making me frown.

“That is the problem! I can’t take part! E Shine is disqualified because the host is Perficient Global!” I sighed. “And the infamous rivalry between Rossis and Edwards is famous!”

Alessandro nodded and then warmly smiled as he kissed my temple.

“Even if your company is qualified to take participate in the exhibition. I am afraid it would have been difficult to win.”

My brows furrowed together. I don’t like or agree with his words, shaking my head.

“No way! I am confident that if I am allowed to participate, I will win the bid!” I sighed again immediately.

“But that’s not gonna happen at all!”

“I understand and appreciate your confidence, but it could be a different case there, right?” He said.

I frowned again. “Are you trying to demotivate me somehow?”

Aless chuckled. “Oh, my sweet lady, why would I do that? Your success is my success! I just don’t want you to involve in fights.

I shook my head. “I am not fighting! I am just curious and confident about my winning. I also won the A.A. award in Paris before, and many companies sent me offers at that time, but you came to find me, so I rejected those offers and came back home with you.”

Aless smiled, caressing my head. “So, you want to bid there even after this is an arrangement of your business enemy?”

I nodded. “Hmm, I do want to.”

“Okay,” he shrugged. “I can give you a chance to bid.”

My eye immediately turned up to him, and I blinked repeatedly. “A… are you serious about it?” I asked, still in a daze.

“Yes, I am. Then go for it. I can’t help you if you don’t make the cut, though.” He shrugged, curving his lips into a light smirk.

I was so happy and threw my arms behind his neck and hugged him tightly.

“Of course! I am going now! Don’t worry about the cuts. I will make the best designs!”

As I withdrew from our embrace, I kissed him joyfully. However, as I pulled away and began to prepare myself for the exhibition, a sudden sense of inquisitiveness arose, causing me to turn to my fiancé.

He arched his brow, raising a question along. “What happened?”

“This is not so easy, Aless. How will you do it? Won’t it cause problems between Reywalt and P.G.? I don’t want to be the reason for that.”

Aless smiled, and there was a hint of mystery lingering in his cunning blue eyes as he approached me.

He cupped my cheeks and kissed my lips before kissing my forehead.

“You don’t have to think too much about it. Just be prepared on time and make me proud. Can you do that?” He asked.

Although I’m uncertain about his plans or the enigmatic feeling I sensed, I have faith in him, knowing that he will if he claims he can accomplish it.

I smiled, nodded firmly, and went inside excitedly to prepare the cuts!