Chapter 441 You'll Have to Ask Ms. Semona
After lunch, Aurelia took a nap at her desk. In the afternoon, Aurora came in with coffee and reminded her to get ready as the media would be arriving soon.
Aurelia tidied herself up and touched up her makeup to avoid looking tired from the night before.
Today, everyone at Karma Jewelry seemed a bit distracted, thinking about the upcoming interview, and the mood was quite cheerful.
When Aurelia used the pen name Lolly, she had won many prestigious awards but had declined all interviews to keep her real name private.
This was essentially her first interview.
In the afternoon, the media arrived as scheduled.
Aurora escorted them to the prepared conference room, and after some brief pleasantries, the interview began.
The host started with a monologue before asking questions, "Ms. Semona, how do you feel about winning the top prize this time?"
Aurelia held the microphone calmly.
"Of course, I'm very happy. Winning this award, especially first place, shows that all the effort I've put into jewelry design over the years has been worth it. It's been my dream since I was a child."
"Do you have any heartfelt words you'd like to say to the most important person in your life?"
"The person I most want to speak to is no longer here. When I was young, she sent me to art classes, took me to jewelry exhibitions, and bought me beautiful accessories. Now, I can't give her a piece of jewelry that I designed myself. She was my mother, and she will never see me win this award."
Aurelia's words were filled with regret and deep longing for her mother, her voice choked with emotion. The host quickly changed the topic.
"Ms. Semona, on behalf of the online community, I'd like to ask a question. Some people have discovered that the famous jewelry designer Lolly is actually you. Can you confirm the accuracy of this claim?"
Aurelia pressed her lips together.
"Yes, Lolly was a pen name I used for over ten years. I chose it when I first entered a competition in middle school. My early designs were quite immature. The first piece that was mass-produced and sold was a bracelet called 'Midsummer Night's Star,' which was very popular among students."
The host's eyes widened in surprise.
"So 'Midsummer Night's Star' was your creation? That was a big part of my youth!"
The Karma Jewelry employees watching from a distance were also shocked and began whispering among themselves.
"'Midsummer Night's Star' was Anna's work? And she called her early designs immature? Does she not know how popular 'Midsummer Night's Star' was in school?"
"Yeah, almost every girl had one. I still have mine at home. I didn't realize I was already encountering Anna's work back then."
"So, when Anna was creating her designs, we were still ignorant students? How can there be such a big difference between designers?"
"Anna definitely has talent. I might as well give up; no amount of effort will get me to her level."
The interview continued, with most of the questions being pre-arranged. Aurelia answered them fluently. Near the end, the host asked an impromptu question.
"Ms. Semona, with your impressive professional skills and the creation of a new brand, have you considered a powerful collaboration with the leading domestic jewelry company, the Heilbronn Group, to dominate the global market?"
This question made Aurelia think for a few seconds before she smiled and said, "If it can lead to a win-win situation, collaboration is not out of the question. However, saying we would dominate the global market might be a bit too ambitious. There are many strong companies out there, but it can certainly be a short-term goal."
The Heilbronn Group.
They were also celebrating the award, as another domestic winner in the top ten was from the Heilbronn Group's design department.
At that moment, the interview was being broadcast live on the screen in the Heilbronn Group's lobby. Everyone was watching intently, admiring the industry's top talent and hoping to catch some of the good fortune.
Aurelia and Nathaniel's relationship was no secret at the Heilbronn Group.
Every few seconds, someone would exclaim, "Wow! Ms. Semona is amazing!"
"Ms. Semona is a big shot in the jewelry world!"
Nathaniel stood at the back with one hand in his pocket, watching the interview with everyone else. Hearing the employees' praise, he felt as proud as if he had won the award himself.
When the last question of the interview was asked, everyone turned to look at him, and someone boldly asked, "Mr. Heilbronn, when will we collaborate with Ms. Semona?"
Nathaniel's eyes twinkled. He wanted to, but it also depended on whether she would give him the opportunity.
"You'll have to ask Ms. Semona about that."
The office erupted in playful jeers, "Does Mr. Heilbronn listen to Ms. Semona in everything?"
Nathaniel was in a good mood today and unusually patient. The employees' teasing only made his smile wider.
"Not everything."
The crowd jeered again, "Oh, so does Mr. Heilbronn handle the small matters while Ms. Semona handles the big ones, and there are no small matters at home, only big ones?"
Zack nervously wiped his palms. "Are you guys crazy? Daring to joke with Mr. Heilbronn?"
The group pouted. They only dared to joke with Nathaniel because he was in such a good mood today. Normally, they wouldn't dare say such things. They would greet him in passing and then quickly get out of his sight.
Someone else boldly suggested, "Mr. Heilbronn, let's release a joint collection with Ms. Semona. We would definitely dominate the global market."
Everyone thought this was a good idea.
"Yes, we would be a powerful combination. No other company could beat us, not even that foreign company, Swan. They are nothing compared to Ms. Semona."
The interview had ended, and Nathaniel stepped forward to take control of the situation.
"That's a good suggestion. I'll discuss it with Ms. Semona. We are indeed a powerful combination, and there will definitely be opportunities for collaboration. You all should improve your skills so you don't embarrass me. If Ms. Semona looks down on you, there's nothing I can do."
The design department staff deflated.
"Mr. Heilbronn, with Ms. Semona's level of skill, we won't reach that in our lifetimes. Of course, she'll look down on us."
"You can strive to be the best within your own capabilities."
Nathaniel returned to his office, and not long after, Zack brought in an international package.
He didn't need to open it to know what it was. Recently, only the detective from Elvenia had been sending him things.
He had taken Aurelia and Burry's hair for comparison, and soon the mystery would be solved. He sent Aurelia a message: [Aurelia, wait for me tonight.]
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