Chapter 72

‘Yes, mine,’ Elodie said. ‘I created the line for Bijoux. The logo M is Bijoux’s signature. Everyone who’s ever shopped at Bijoux knows that. I’m sure you would have removed the logo if you were aware it existed. Sadly, your boss didn’t know it, either. So he didn’t tell you.’ Seeing the tide turning against him, Vernon tried to slip away unnoticed. Elodie, however, had been keeping an eye on him. She intercepted his escape, a sly smile playing on her lips. ‘Mr Brighton, the show isn’t over yet. Where do you think you’re going?’ Vernon, tipsy and cornered, attempted a feeble defence. ‘Miss Fontaine, it’s all a misunderstanding.’ He pointed a finger at Stephanie. ‘She deceived me! She claimed those were her designs. I had no idea she was lying.’ Elodie’s gaze turned icy. ‘Do you think I’d believe that?’ Vernon’s eyes darted around the room. The security guards he’d summoned were being blocked by Elodie’s men. ‘I... I was impressed by the designs. I didn’t think much about it. Stephanie