Chapter 126 The Completed Queen of Blooms .
In todays world , that little amount of money was nothing more than a drop in the ocean .
#Finished Lucas tried to find a new job , but with a broken leg and his lawyers license revoked , every door he knocked on remained firmly shut .
The same colleagues who once greeted him with warm smiles now avoided him like the plague .
He called friends for help only to be met with cold indifference and outright rejection .
At night , Lucas sat alone in his dimly lit rental apartment , the air thick with dampness and the scent of mold .
He stared at the empty room around him , his heart sinking into despair and regret .
While Lucas struggled in his misery , both the Bennett Corporation and Gray Corporation were also facing severe setbacks .
Business partners were terminating contracts one after another .
David and Kenneth worked tirelessly , their days consumed by endless crises , yet they were powerless to stop the plummeting of their companies shares .
Meanwhile , in the Brookers villa , Lauren was focused on preparing a birthday gift for Madam Kate .
Sitting at her desk , she was bathed in the golden glow of sunlight streaming through the window .
The light kissed her silhouette , outlining her in a halo of warmth Before her , a nearly completed Swish embroidery piece lay on the table .
A stunning peony design was slowly coming to life under her nimble fingers .
Her hands moved like a graceful butterfly, weaving the needle through the fabric with precision .
Her eyes remained locked onto the embroidery , unwavering in concentration .
Each stitch was meticulous , every thread seamlessly blending into the silk .
Her technique shifted fluidly .
Sometimes alternating long and short stitches to shape the delicate petals , adding depth and dimension .
Other times , she employed smooth satin stitches to fill in the vibrant hues .
making each petal appear lush and strikingly vivid .
To capture the peonys radiant beauty , Lauren carefully selected an array of silk threads and deftly layered the colors , using fine rolling stitches to craft the peonys golden stamens , nestled within the folds of silk , as if exuding a faint floral fragrance .
Lauren was so engrossed in her work that she never noticed Felix standing behind her , watching in silent amazement .
His eyes flickered with something unreadable .
He had never expected Laurens embroidery skills to be this extraordinary .
Her technique was indistinguishable from the renowned Queen of Blooms embroidery style .
No one would have doubted it if he had said that she had been the one to create both the original and the replica A month passed in the blink of an eye .
Madam Kates birthday celebration was drawing near .
He At the same time , David grew increasingly haggard , the exhaustion evident in his bloodshot o pored over financial reports day and night , desperately seeking a way to save his crumbling company .
The business partners who once made grand promises how responded with nothing but indifference .
Every phone call was met with curt , emotionless voices delivering the same contract termination notice .
Ma ammini of furione raneimande tasmed hie zuhaus Inamiskla deunf || 1/2 Chapter 126 The Completed Queen of Blooms Finished Over at the Gray Corporation , Kenneth made relentless efforts to mend ties , attending business events in hopes of regaining lost ground .
But each time , he returned with nothing but disappointment .
His once nearly styled hair was now disheveled , his shirt perpetually unbuttoned at the collar .
The confident , ambitious man of the past had long since vanished .
Backed into a corner , the two men placed all their hopes on Madar Kates birthday banquet .
They learned .
that it was to be held at the most luxurious hotel in Hoverdale .
Not only would the citys elite be in attendance , but even powerful families from Balewood with generations of prestige would be present as well .
This was their only chance .
At the Brookers Villa , Lauren finally set down her embroidery needle and exhaled deeply .
The masterpiece , Queen of Blooms , was now complete She rubbed her sore eyes , gazing at the intricate , lifelike peonies blooming on the silk .
A deep sense of accomplishment filled her chest .
She had poured her heart into this work , and she was certain that Madam Kate would love it .
Rising slowly to her feet , Lauren staggered slightly as her legs , numb from hours of sitting , nearly gave way beneath her .
She barely managed to steady herself against the desk .
Only then did she realize she had worked through the right without rest .
Her body was utterly drained .
The morning sun filtered through the half drawn curtains , casting a gentle radiance over her pale face .
The golden light softened her features , washing away some of the fatigue that weighed on her .
Lauren closed her eyes briefly , letting the warmth seep into her skin .
The exhaustion gripping her body .
seemed to ease , if only slightly Stretching lazily , she fell her joints crack in protest of the sleepless night .
Carefully , she rolled up the embroidered silk and place it inside a specially prepared gift box .
The box itself had been chosen by Felix .
It was adorned with exquisite carvings that perfectly complemented Queen of Blooms .
Holding the gift box in her arms , she stepped outside and met with the sight of a tall man in a black suit .
For a brief moment , she assumed it was Felix .
But when the man turned around , she realized it was Josh .
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