Chapter 18: Jealousy Makes One Ugly

When Alison had first heard Jenny bragging, she felt like her world had collapsed. How could Oliver do such a thing? All of these design drafts were her hard work. Alison had spent countless sleepless nights perfecting each breathtaking piece. Having been deceived once, she wasn't going to fall for it again. Her eyes filled with growing resentment. "No one will take what's rightfully mine." As Alison organized her design drafts, she suddenly heard Lilith's voice. "Alison, where did you go? I was looking for you everywhere!" Lilith’s tone was playful, almost as if she were teasing her. "I just had some errands to run. By the way, didn’t you say your professor asked you to revise your paper? Did you finish?" Alison asked with concern while continuing to neatly stack her drafts and lock them away in the cabinet. When she was done, Alison noticed Lilith’s gaze. But it wasn’t directed at her—it was on her design drafts, filled with jealousy. Alison pretended not to notice and asked a