Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love
Chapter 526

"Thank you for your concern, Koven. I'll definitely keep an eye on her."

Lucy wanted to say that she had been wary of Charlotte a long time ago and had developed a sense of vigilance against her ever since getting provoked by her.

On the other hand, it seemed to be the second time Koven felt threatened by Charlotte's subtle warnings.

He sighed and said wryly, "You don't know this but... In our line of work, networking is crucial."

"What do you mean?"

Lucy remembered Koven's warning earlier. She thought that the most important thing for fashion designers was their abilities. "I know I told you that a combination of skill and hard work is important." Koven explained, hoping to dispel Lucy's doubts.

"Back in the early years of the fashion industry, everyone's intentions were pure, and there weren't that many ill-intentioned people yet.

"But in recent years, many falsely acclaimed fashion designers have emerged under the guise created by talent agencies. They occupy the path that many talented designers should've taken. "These talent agencies would package these individuals as having studied abroad and returned with great skills.

"It's the mysterious identities of these unnamed designers that create a psychological effect, making the public want to pursue these phony designers rather than real talent.

"Let me tell you this. Apart from the talented designers of my era, all the newer designers have been crowded out by these people, leaving them with no space of opportunity

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"There are countless people trying to make it in this industry, but some of them are still struggling to make ends meet.

"Everything you've seen so far,

especially the well-known designers you see on TV and in newspapers, are all products of talent agencies. So, on't believe in their so-called

talent.

"With money and fame, they can craft an attractive public persona. This is the greatest tragedy of the modern fashion industry." "So... All the glamorous and talented designers I see on TV are all..." Lucy hesitated but still voiced her thoughts, "They're all fake?!" "Yes, most of what you see achieved stardom this way. Only a small minority truly deserve to call themselves 'self-made."

Lucy never imagined the industry to be so corrupt. Everything she witnessed on television turned out to be just a small part of the industry.

"Actually, I just wanted to give you a heads-up. Since you're backed by Matthew, you have a higher starting point, so you can at least avoid the absurdities I went through. You won't be threatened by others either. It's a good thing...

"These things happen in every field, and I just wanted to tell you the truth, so there's no need to be so surprised."

Koven said with full transparency. The world was indeed corrupt, not only in the fashion industry.

Lucy thought to herself that Matthew would have definitely encountered such situations at work as well, even if he was a mighty CEO.