On the other end of the line, Yasmin''s voice was warm with a hint of a smile. "Charlotte, thank you so much. The dress you designed was fantastic. As soon as the awards ceremony endedst night, a top luxury brand contacted Joanne to sign her as their global


    ambassador."


    Hearing this, I was even more delighted. "Really? That''s wonderful!"


    For celebrities, especially someone at Yasmin''s level, there was no need to take on ordinary endorsements. They should go for top luxury brands. However, it was rare for Cherian celebrities to be chosen by such brands, so even being an ambassador is something to boast about among fans. Let alone being a global ambassador.


    Though for Yasmin, this might just be an extra bit of good fortune rather than a significant achievement.


    "It''s true." Yasmin smiled slightly, her tone easing. She asked, "Once the contract is sessfully signed, there will be a celebration party. May I invite you to attend?"


    For some reason, I detected a hint of caution in her voice, as if she were afraid of saying something to


    upset/me.


    was uncertain whether to agree, so I decided to be direct. "Ms. Jackson, when I mentioned Benst time, it seemed like you were somewhat bothered. May I ask if there''s any grudge between you two?" There was a brief silence on the other end.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    I bit my lip. "Ms. Jackson, although I''m not very willing, he is indeed my father. If you''re ufortable with my rtionship with him, we can have Jane handle the work-rtedmunication with you."


    "Don''t get me wrong." Yasmin quickly responded, smiling, "As for my rtionship with your father... you might find out eventually, but it won''t affect our interactions. I also apologize for my rudenessst time. Charlotte, I genuinely want to invite you to the celebration." I felt reassured and smiled. "In that case, I''ll dly ept the invitation!"


    After all, if I want to pursue top-notch custom design, entering the domestic fashion circle quickly is best achieved through the entertainment industry. Such a good opportunity is not one to be turned down.


    After hanging up, Yasmin felt a bit mncholic, holding her phone and staring nkly.


    Joanne ced a cup of freshly brewed floral tea in front of her. "Why not just exin everything to her directly?"


    "How should I say it?"


    Yasmin pulled herself together and took a sip of the tea. "How should I tell her that she might actually be my biological daughter? The paternity test report isn''t qut yet. If it turns out that Christine is indeed my daughter, it will make future interactions with Charlotte quite awkward."


    "Perhaps it''s better to wait until everything is settled."


    Yasmin rubbed her temples. Since suspecting Christine''s identity, she hadn''t slept well any night. Her


    mind was in extreme turmoil.


    She med herself for not being cautious enough, letting someone exploit the situation.


    25 BOWS


    In recent days, Joanne had looked into Charlotte''s past and found that she had been kidnapped and lost, raised by foster parents until the age of eight. After her foster parents passed away, she lived under her aunt''s roof and began working part-time from high school to support herself. Joanne learned from her former neighbors that, regardless of the season, she had to sleep on the balcony. In the morning before leaving for school, she had to prepare breakfast for her uncle and cousin.


    After marriage, she encountered misfortune, endured a lot of suffering, and even... lost a child, without even having a proper recovery!


    The thought that if Charlotte were her biological daughter, Yasmin''s heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife!


    Even if she offered everything she had to Charlotte, Yasmin would still feel it wasn''t enough! The sense of guilt was nearly overwhelming. Seeing her expression, Joanne knew she was overthinking again.


    For years, Yasmin had been open-minded about everything, but she couldn''t forgive herself when it came to her only blood rtive.


    Joanne knew that further discussion was futile and said, "I''ll push the agency to get the results as soon as possible."


    This time, to avoid alerting anyone, the samples were sent abroad by private jet, submitted to two agencies, and the entire process would take two to three days. Although slow, it was kept very discreet.


    Joanne was curious about the extent of the interference, wondering whether the other party had superpowers or something!


    Yasmin nodded, urging, "Hurry up. Until the identity of Christine is confirmed, I can''t be at ease."