Chapter 43 Just Need an Hour 1 I stood there , holding several blank sheets of paper , saying a word . It was clear something had gone wrong , but this was now what I had imagined . Finished As everyone around me stared in disbelief , Stella immediately spoke up , her voice sharp with accusation , Rosaline , what is this ? Youre the project leader what with the blank paper ? Are you trying to pull a fast one ? Dont tell me you grabbed the wrong ones by accident ? All eyes quickly shifted to Caden His handsome face darkened with anger , and his lips pressed into a tight line , showing just how upset he was . Caden was always known for his precision , and as the head of the project , making such a critical mistake in a moment like this was unforgivable . Stellas eyes sparkled with triumph and disbelief as she raised her voice and continued questioning me . How could you , in your position , lose the sketches ? We cannot allow someone this irresponsible to keep their place ! Cadens expression stiffened , and he cast a quick glance at me before coolly asking . Whats going on ? I didnt plan on offering any explanations just yet , my mind quickly running through ways to fix the problem . Lets set this issue aside for now . I turned to Sabrina and asked , Do we have backup copies of the designs ? Sabrina shot me a disdainful look and said , Ms. Sinclair , you do realize our jewelry designs are all hand- drawn , dont you ? Theres no backup for hand drawn work . Do you not understand something as basic as that I nodded , understanding the situation , then asked , How long would it take to redraw the designs ? Without missing a beat , Sabrina replied , At least two days . Rosaline , what are you up to ? Stella shot me a furious glare , sneering . You plan on delaying the whole meeting ? Youre really going to make the design department redo everything in two days ? You want Mr. Collins to wait for two more days because of your mistake ? Who said it would take two days ? I replied calmly . Just give me an hour , and Ill be done . An hour ? Are you serious ? Didnt you hear Sabrina say it would take at least two days ? Stella laughed . mockingly . Just because she needs two days doesnt mean I do . If she cant , it doesnt mean I cant , I said confidently . One hour is all I need . I paused for a moment , then turned to Bruce with a more serious tone . Collins , would you be willing to give me an hour ? Of course , no problem at all , Bruce responded quickly As a guest , Im actually curious to see how Ms. Sinclair will handle this . 1/2 Fri , Mar 14 Chapter 43 Just Need an Hour Well , Ill just redraw the designs , of course , I said with calm smile . Everyone stared at me , their faces full of disbelief , Caden included . Finished Rosaline , are you joking ? Stella sneered as if Id said something completely out of line . A design that complex , and you think you can finish it in an hour ? Thats impossible ! Well , youll see soon enough . I replied , standing up and opening my laptop . With all eyes on me , I smoothly launched the design software I had developed myself . Hand drawing the designs in just an hour wouldve been impossible , but with my software , I knew I could make it work . I projected my screen , quickly guiding the mouse with precision , my fingers moving rapidly . As I worked , intricate patterns began to form on the screen . The room fell silent , everyone staring at the projected design , their faces a mixture of shock and amazement All done ! I finally released the mouse . I glanced at the clock five minutes to spare . In less than an hour , I had accomplished what even the most skilled designers would need two full days to complete . The designs for the ring , necklace , and bracelet were flawless . Not only had I replicated the designs , but I had also made several minor adjustments that enhanced the entire Ice and Fire collection , taking it to a new level of elegance . Even the head designer of the jewelry department couldnt have done better . Caden and Bruce examined the designs with admiration , their expressions full of praise . But Stella , staring at the work I had just completed , went pale , her shock leaving her speechless for a long time . I looked at her and couldnt help but think , another victory , another moment to put Stella in her place . 50 2/2 09:58 Fri , Mar 14 BB Counterback of the Despised Luna Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. 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