When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1811

Doreen, glancing between Alissa and Stella, pleaded again.

“Professor Perez, please consider.

With so many students, there has to be someone suitable.

”

Alissa remained silent for a moment.

She picked up the pattern and examined it closely.

Then, looking at Doreen, she said, “This level of embroidery is something you can handle.

”

Surprise flickered between Stella’s and Doreen’s eyes.

Doreen waved her hand dismissively.

“No, I can’t.

This style is much more complex than my graduation design.

I wouldn’t do it justice.

”

The project was too important, and she didn’t want to mess it up or jeopardize Stella’s reputation.

“Don’t underestimate yourself,” Alissa countered, analyzing the pattern.

“It looks complicated, but only the final step requires a specific technique.

You can definitely do the rest.

”

Doreen was still hesitant.

“No, no, no.

This is a big order from Prosperity Group, and it’s very important for Stella.

My graduation design wasn’t that important.

I can’t let everyone take a risk on my behalf.

”

Alissa smiled, a hint of amusement in her eyes.

“Don’t downplay your skills.

Remember, your graduation design won a gold medal in a national competition abroad.

You were the one who meticulously sewed it together.

Why wouldn’t you be able to do the same now? Did you forget everything you learned after graduation?”

“I didn’t…” Doreen mumbled, her voice unconvinced.

“Competitions and commercial projects are different.

This is about the Prosperity Group’s reputation and Stella’s.

I can’t risk messing it up.

”

She turned to Stella, saying, “Stella, maybe we should explore other options.

”

Stella pondered for a moment, and then grasped Doreen’s hand with sincerity.

“I trust Professor Perez’s judgment.

If anything goes wrong, it’s on me.

”

Doreen hesitated again.

“But…”

Stella pleaded, saying, “Doreen, I really need your help.

Can you do this for me?”

Doreen wanted to decline, but the words wouldn’t come out.

Stella was her first boss after graduation, and she’d received a lot of support and care from her during that time.

Of course, she wanted to help Stella.

But the fear of messing up and causing more trouble was too much to bear.

Stella squeezed Doreen’s hand reassuringly.

“Even your teacher believes you can do it.

I have faith in you too.

”

Doreen, swayed by Stella’s conviction, finally nodded.

“Alright, I’ll give it my best shot.

”

In the evening of the next day, Bella still hadn’t heard from Stella.

Each passing moment deepened her frown.

Elizabeth said with a mocking grin, “I heard the embroiderer from Prosperity Group is on leave.

I doubt Stella can finish the dress.

”

She paused, and then continued, her tone dripping with fake sympathy, “I warned you that Stella isn’t reliable.

You didn’t listen.

Now she’s probably making a bad impression on Margery.

”

Bella didn’t respond, but deep down, she was a bit disappointed in Stella.

She’d always been a firm believer in Stella’s crisis-management skills.

No hurdle fazed her; Stella was the queen of replaceing solutions in time, no matter how tough the going got.