Chapter 45
Chapter 45:
Rupert, who had been silent, finally spoke up. “The painting is original p>
Questions swirled in his mind as he looked at Annabel.
Wasn’t she from a poor family in the countryside? How had her grandfather managed to get such a priceless piece of art?
Suspicion had been growing in Rupert’s mind these past few days. He couldn’t brush off the feeling that Annabel wasn’t that simple.
Despite Rupert’s confirmation, Heather did not back down. “But p>
“The painting is original, but I can’t say the same for your dress,” Annabel cut her off. She shook her head dramatically and added, “It’s so fake p>
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Heather was offended. “My dress was designed by an international designer, Leo. You wouldn’t know who that is because you know nothing about fashion. How dare you say my dress is fake p>
Annabel let out a soft chuckle. No one else knew Leo like she did.
The dress Heather was wearing was exquisite at first glance. However, Annabel noticed right away that it was just an expensive counterfeit.
She had made this design herself, and she knew only two dresses had ever been released for sale.
A famous star bought one of them, while the other was purchased by a princess of Etrada Kingdom.
Heather was neither of these two women, so she was definitely wearing a fake. Judging from how bold Heather was acting, Annabel sensed that she had no idea she had bought a counterfeit.
“Contrary to what you think, I know all about Leo and this dress. It might interest you to know that Leo always puts a heart-shaped mark on the hem of each dress. How about you check if your dress has this mark?” Annabel suggested with a smirk.
The heart-shaped mark was a signature she used on all the clothing she designed under the name Leo. Anika was in charge of the sewing, and no one could have copied the mark.
“What heart-shaped mark? I’ve never heard of it. Stop talking nonsense!” Heather did not believe her at all. What could this bumpkin know about fashion? She felt that Annabel was just trying to get on her nerves.
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Annabel whipped out her phone, tapped on the screen, then said, “You should check the hottest fashion news today p>
“The hottest fashion news?” Heather was confused.
“Leo launched a new series named Elsa today. The heart-shaped mark was introduced in the post.” A smile tugged at the corners of Annabel’s lips as she spoke.
The timing was just right.
The launch of the new Elsa series had become the hottest fashion topic online. The post introduced Leo’s design concept in detail, including the heart-shaped mark.
Suspiciously, Heather took out her phone and checked the news.
Sure enough, Anika stated that every dress produced by Leo Studio had a heart-shaped mark to distinguish it from counterfeits.
Heather’s dress had none.
Her face turned pale, then red. She was livid. The dress had cost her a fortune, but it was fake. She had been embarrassed in front of Rupert.
Even Erica looked at her skeptically.
How could Heather have such terrible judgment?
Heather was at a loss for words as she glared at Annabel, who seemed very pleased.
How did Annabel know so much?