Cecilia thought that Annie was just stubbornly putting on a calm facade. She had no idea that Annie only found her dirty tricks ridiculous.
Annie couldn't be bothered with Cecilia, so she turned and waved down another cab nearby. It stopped in front of her. She opened the door, got in, and didn't spare Cecilia a single glance.
"Take me to Ruby Photo Studio," she said to the driver.
The car drove off, leaving Cecilia behind. She was so angry that her face had turned ashen.
30 minutes later, the cab stopped in front of Ruby Photo Studio's entrance. After paying the cab fare, Annie rushed into the photo studio with her digital tablet and handbag.
The lobby was crowded, with staff rushing from place to place. The atmosphere was tense and hectic.
Annie walked up to the reception desk and gave the receptionist a polite smile. "Hello, I'm Annie Steward, a designer from EVL. I'd like to see Maeve to discuss the design of her gown for the red carpet event."
The receptionist was a young lady. When she heard that, she scrutinized Annie and asked, "Do you have an appointment?"
"No. This matter is rather urgent."
The receptionist picked up her phone. After whispering some words into the phone's receiver, she hung up and looked at Annie apologetically. She said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Steward. Maeve's schedule is full today. She doesn't have time to spare."
Annie had expected this outcome. "In that case, may I speak to her assistant? It'll only take five minutes."
"Maeve's assistant is busy with the photoshoot as well. Besides, any work-related matter should go straight to her agent, Ms. Brown." The receptionist's tone was polite, but she was immovable.

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