Chapter 14
“It’s impossible. You’re lying to me, aren’t you?”
Javon’s eyes were bloodshot, his voice trembling with desperation.
“How could she just leave me like this? Where is Jaelynn? No matter what, you have to find her for me!”
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Meanwhile, the jewelry exhibition was underway in the hotel’s main conference hall.
Jaelynn wore a white dress, her makeup flawlessly applied, her expression bright.
She didn’t need to work that day, but she had arrived early to the backstage area, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Before the event officially began, the invited designers arrived one by one.
“Ms. Walton,” Jaelynn greeted politely.
Cynthia Walton wore a dark red, handmade gown adorned with emerald jewelry.
Given her prominence in the design world, everyone stood, greeting her with respect.
“Ms. Walton, let me show you around,” Jaelynn said, her tone deferential and sincere.
“I’m very interested in the exhibition you’re managing,” Cynthia replied with a nod.
Jaelynn slowed her pace to walk alongside her, introducing the “Heritage” theme from the exhibition entrance.
This event featured not only thematic works but also rare, non–heritage pieces with significant collectible value.
“Jaelynn, few people have such a deep understanding of jewelry.”
Cynthia, a nationally recognized master designer and promoter of intangible cultural heritage, remarked.
“Nowadays, many designers focus on technique over emotion. But a piece alone doesn’t speak. If a designér lacks ideas or remains just a cold, lifeless stone.”
They walked further into the central exhibition area, stopping before a carved jade piece.
expression, their work
The carving depicted a girl with closed eyes, praying devoutly. The lines of the mutton–fat jade were soft and flowing, perfectly capturing the layered folds of her dress. The piece lacked the typical hardness of jade, instead conveying gentle movement.
“Your work is so lifelike. It makes me wonder what the girl wished for. This is your expression.”
Cynthia’s praise for Jaelynn was generous and heartfelt.
Jaelynn stood before her own creation.
The transparent glass case, reflected her face, merging with the jade sculpture of the girl inside.
“This piece no longer belongs to me,” Jaelynn whispered softly.
Gently taking Jaelynn’s hands, Cynthia said, “Jaelynn, the most important things for a designer are eyes that can truly see the world and hands that can shape it.
“One piece can only represent who you are at a certain moment. It doesn’t define your whole journey. Your talent is yours to keep. It’s your sincerity and love for design that give you endless potential.”
Jaelynn remembered her dad’s words echoing the same sentiment.
A warmth crept into her eyes.
“Ms. Walton, thank you.”
Cynthia looked deeply into her eyes, then asked, “Jaelynn, would you like to study under me? Bring the larger world you see into your work. Jaelynn froze.
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ryone knew that Cynthia rarely took apprentices.
ny talented designers had always dreamed of this chance.
yan never thought it could happen for her, considering she was already behind other up–and–coming designers.
Walton, it would be my honor to learn from you.”
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athia said, “These past two years, my eyesight has been failing, and I’ve been hoping to train a successor. Many designers who come to learr
skilled, even gifted, but they all lack a certain passion. Meeting you is my good fortune as well.”
athia’s smile was kind, satisfied with her new apprentice.
: exhibition then moved into the segment where designers and their works were showcased together.
en Cynthia took the stage, the entire hall erupted in applause.
en Jaelynn, as the director of the exhibition, walked slowly onto the stage.
that exact moment, Javon arrived at the venue.
th a single glance, his eyes immediately found Jaelynn. She was the brightest presence on the stage, impossible to miss.
nding below, separated from her by the crowd, he froze, unable to look away.
theme of the exhibition, “Heritage, carried both strength and warmth.
hed in the spotlight, Jaelynn radiated brilliance.
