Our Bigshot Mommy Is Pretty and Cool - Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Making up Her Mind

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Although Augustus didn’t like Courtney, she was Hugo’s mother, so he still had to behave properly.

Furthermore, the Astor family was very strict in educating their children. How could they allow him to yell at his family?

But now that Hugo had his mother by his side, he didn’t take Augustus’ words seriously at all. He continued speaking, “She’s the one without manners. She came here to ruin our family reunion. She’s a bad person.”
Hearing this, Aurora also started to cheer for him. She chuckled and said, “Hugo, I think you look so dashing today. This woman doesn’t look like a good person at first glance, yet she still wants to get close to you. We were born from the same mother. It has nothing to do with her.”
It was just a joke from Aurora, but it scared Courtney so much that she almost lost her balance. It had to be known that this little thing was telling the truth.

Courtney was already very embarrassed to be berated by a little brat like this. In the end, an even more hateful beast had appeared. She now regretted not strangling that girl to death back then.

“Who instigated you to talk about me like this? Augustus, look at Hugo. If you don’t discipline him, others will think he’s a wild child who won’t even acknowledge his own mother.”

She always had to put up a strong stance. Courtney knew that the Astor family’s upbringing was strict, so she could say such things.

‘As expected, Augustus’ face fell. He looked at Hugo sternly, and his eyes were filled with reproach. It wasn’t something a child of his age could withstand.

Madeline looked at this situation, and her heart ached. She stood up to block his line of sight and changed the topic. “The children are almost done eating. The school bus is coming, so I’ll bring them to their rooms to get ready.”
After saying that, Madeline held one child’s hand in each hand and disappeared from Courtney’s sight.

Why couldn’t she do it? In the past, she used so many methods to please Hugo, but he refused to get close to her. What exactly did this woman do?

‘Was it really the case that blood was thicker than water?

“Augustus, can you consider what I said? After all, I’m Hugo’s mother. Even if he doesn’t like me, I want to teach him well.”

Augustus detested this vain woman who acted like a good wife and mother.

“Those in subordinate positions will follow the example set by their superiors. It’s better to set your attitude straight first!”

He rejected her request coldly and did not even look her in the eye, maintaining a nonchalant attitude all this time.

Courtney gripped the hem of her dress tightly. None of the helpers dared to take the bags from her. This was the greatest humiliation Augustus had given her.

In the end, one of the helpers had to politely ask Courtney to leave, before she reluctantly left.

After leaving the Astor family, she picked up her phone and called Shane.

“Shane, I remember that your sister works at BELLA as the designer’s assistant, right?”

“That’s right. What’s the matter? Do you want to order some outfits? As long as you ask, I can do anything for you.”

Courtney smiled smugly. She remembered that Madeline had been designing a few sets of clothes for Mrs. Astor recently. This woman had been called the world’s top designer.

Furthermore, she was at a level where people couldn’t hire her even if they wanted to.

If such a designer was suspected of plagiarism, then there would be a good show to watch.

In addition, aside from Mrs. Lewis’ banquet, the other reason Mrs. Astor wanted Willow to design her outfits was because she had to attend a very grand school celebration, where she had been invited to give a speech and act as the school’s ambassador. Otherwise, how could she hold her temper down and
hire Willow when she knew that Willow was Madeline?

That was because Mrs. Astor only wanted to make use of Willow’s reputation. She had to admit, the clothes that she designed were indeed one of a kind.

“Very good. I have something very important for you to help me with. Since you love me so much, you can definitely convince your sister.”

Shane had long been bewitched by Courtney, so he immediately agreed.

“Courtney, what do you want?”

“I want Willow’s latest design draft. You have to be fast. I want to get it before she releases the draft.”

As long as she got it first, she would be able to make further plans. Since this woman dared to come back, she had to be prepared to kill her again.

Shane would definitely agree. In addition, his sister doted on him, so she would definitely help him. Thus, this matter was easily settled.

At night, Courtney received a few design drafts with Willow’s signature on them. The clothes designed for Mrs. Astor were indeed outstanding and dignified.

She didn’t know how this trash had gotten to where she was today or how she had acquired such amazing abilities.

And what exactly happened five years ago that allowed her to survive?

Courtney was also looking for the nurse at that time, but she still couldn’t find her. It was as if she had disappeared into thin air.

Courtney took out her phone smugly and found BELLA’s largest competitor, HOPE. The designer at HOPE was Courtney’s senior, Michelle. In the past, the two of them met up frequently, and now, she really needed to enlist her help.
Courtney personally asked her out and placed these design drafts in front of her.

“Michelle, what do you think of the design drafts I prepared for you? I remember that your company is preparing a new fashion press conference. This should be able to help you.”

Michelle was quite well-known in the country, and she graduated from a famous school. She was definitely better than Madeline in all aspects.

However, in the past two years, Willow had appeared out of nowhere and won many design awards, stealing the accolades that Michelle should have gotten. Michelle must be fuming inside.
When Michelle saw these unique design drafts, she was shocked.

“Who drew these? Regardless of the style or design, they are all very outstanding. They can be said to be the best of the best.”

When she saw these design drafts, Michelle felt that she was inferior to the owner of these design drafts.

Courtney said, “These are the latest dresses that Willow designed for Mrs. Astor. I asked someone to steal them. Since she hasn’t published or revealed them, they can be yours.”

She was very shocked to hear that they were drawn by Willow. Furthermore, Courtney wanted her to pass off Willow’s designs as her own. This made her even angrier.

“Ladmit that these drafts are very outstanding, but ever since I started on this path, I’ve never done anything that violates professional ethics.”

Michelle rejected her angrily, but her eyes were still on the drafts. She just wanted to win over Willow so badly that her inner demon was playing tricks on her.

Courtney naturally understood what kind of person this senior was. At the same time, she also understood what it meant by birds of a feather flocking together. She was clear about Michelle’s character.

And Michelle had never refused to meet her, so how noble and pure was she?