Chapter 109 Whatever You Decide The office was once again occupied by just Eric and Kate. After Miles left, the cold aura around Eric melted away. He looked at Kate intensely, his eyes filled with a gentle light. It was only then that Kate realised she had been so engrossed in her discussion with Miles that she had neglected Eric entirely. “Ric, I got too caught up just now and ended up ignoring you.” Kate walked over to Eric. She grabbed his hand and apologised softly. Eric’s expression remained indifferent, and he said. “It’s okay” In the past, Kate never even noticed his existence, but now that she was paying attention to him, Eric was already content. “Grumble-” Kate’s stomach growled… Eric’s gaze instantly shifted to Kate’s stomach. He asked calmly, Are you hungry? What would you like to eat?” Kate rubbed her stomach a bit awkwardly, then she looked at Eric and asked softly. “What would your like to eat, Ric? Eric hadn’t expected Kate to ask him this. He was slightly taken aback. After a brief pause, he replied, “Anything is fine.” Kate had anticipated this response. She smiled helplessly and took out her phone to seriously search. for a place. After a while, she said, “Ric, there’s a new Instagram–worthy restaurant that just opened. How about we check it out? Let’s see if you like their menu.” She showed Eric her phone. The screen displays information about Lullaby Cafe, a music restaurant in Capital City. Couples often visited this popular spot, known for its great ambience, making it a new dating hotspot Eric’s expression remained unchanged, and he said, “Whatever you decide.” Kate’s eyes sparkled with amusement as she glanced at Eric’s earlobes. When she mentioned going to a music restaurant, Eric’s carlobes quietly turned red, though he seemed entirely unaware of it, maintaining his usual cold and restrained demeanour. Kate suddenly realised that she didn’t know Eric very well. In kan memiana lifa oka had deviated peast of has time to fightina sasinet Esis instand af lamminashaur Balance: 1636 +278 1 Coins 1 Pearls The more she understood about Eric, the more she felt a strange sense of disconnection. With a smile on her lips, she took Eric’s arm and headed out. They took the elevator down to the first floor. When the doors opened, Kate saw two people waiting outside, seemingly in a secretive conversation. Ruth and Simon were there. They were standing very close together, whispering something to each other. Simon’s hand rested on Ruth’s waist. When the elevator doors opened, Simon quickly withdrew his hand. There was a flash of panic in his eyes, though he outwardly maintained a calm demeanour. Then he saw Eric, who exuded coldness. Kate stood beside him. She was holding Eric’s arm with a bright smile on her face. Ruth and Simon instantly tensed up. Cold sweat broke out on their foreheads as they stammered greetings to Eric. “Mr. Davison.” “Mrs. Davison.” Ruth and Simon looked visibly nervous. Simon felt a twinge of regret. How could he have succumbed to Ruth’s seduction and placed his hand. on her waist? He wondered if Kate had seen it. If she had, how would he explain and appease her? Simon’s mind was in turmoil. Ruth was also uneasy. It was only after she arrived here that she found out Kate was the project lead at Davison Group! What gives Kate the right to rise to such a position? Every time she saw Kate, Ruth felt pain all over her body, especially in her arms and hands. She would never forget the sensation of sunburn. Send Gifts
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Chapter 108 Refuse to Get Killed The office was eerily silent. Miles stood frozen with his hand raised mid–air. His mouth clamped shut in shock. In the corner, Eric and Kate had swiftly pulled apart the moment Miles barged in. Eric’s aura was icy, his face darkening instantly. There was a hint of murderous intent in his eyes as his cold gaze locked on Miles. Though his demeanour was frigid, his suit was noticeably wrinkled, and his lips were slightly red. Meanwhile, his collar buttons were undone. Kate’s face was flushed. Her breathing was uneven, her lips swollen, and her eyes filled with panic as she quickly turned her back, her heart pounding. Who could have predicted that Miles would suddenly burst into the office? Kate’s office had a strict rule where everyone must knock and announce themselves before entering. But Miles, in his excitement, forgot all protocol and barged right in. He certainly hadn’t expected to find Eric there, let alone catch them in such a moment. Recalling what he had just seen, Miles wished he could gouge his eyes out to prove he saw nothing! It wasn’t intentional! Eric’s icy gaze bore into Miles, causing a whirlwind of emotions to flash through his mind. Miles even briefly considered his preferred burial site. “Miles, do you have something to say?” Kate calmed herself, and then she turned to face Miles nonchalantly. Miles snapped back to reality and laughed awkwardly. He said, “Eric, I didn’t expect you to be here. I… “Haha!” Eric’s cold laugh interrupted, making his eyes even colder. He said, “Even if I weren’t here, you think. it’s acceptable to barge into Kate’s office?” His voice was icy and laced with clear displeasure. Miles immediately straightened up. He bowed his head and frantically apologised, “I’m sorry, fault! I won’t burst in unannounced again! I was just really excited about a brilliant idea and wanted to share it with my muse. If I had known you were here. I wouldn’t have dared to come in, no matter what” it’s my Balance 1 Coins 1636 + 290 1 Pearls After all, who would have thought that the typically elusive Eric would be in this building and Kate’s office, no less? And then there was what he had walked in on… Kate cleared her throat and said awkwardly. “What’s this idea?” She wanted to change the topic as quickly as possible. Just thinking about the scene from earlier made her face feel hot. If she didn’t steer the conversation away, the awkwardness would only continue. Upon hearing Kate’s words, Miles immediately held up the design draft and said, “This is the one!” The two of them then sat at opposite ends of the desk and dived into a discussion about the design. Eric’s eyes darkened. There was a hint of resentment in his gaze, directed at Kate. He quietly withdrew and took a seat in the corner. His eyes never left her. Their discussion with Miles stretched into the afternoon. When they finally concluded, Kate looked up and met Eric’s deep gaze. He quickly stood and stumbled back a few steps. Miles chuckled dryly and said, “Well, the plan’s discussed. I’ll be going now!” Miles almost fled the office like a gust of wind. Eric’s stare had made him feel like he was moments away from being cut down into pieces. ever Eric could take him out so easily, and he wasn’t ready to die yet. Send Gifts 20 다 Balance:
Chapter 107 My God! I’m Done For Eric didn’t expect Kate to open the door and walk out at that moment. He was even more surprised that she joyfully threw herself into his arms when she saw him. At that moment, Eric felt a subtle sense of being caught red–handed. In his arms, the woman rubbed her head against his chest. She asked softly, “Ric, what brings you here?” Eric pursed his lips. The look in his eyes was unusually soft, but after a moment, he replied somewhat stiffly, “Inspection.” Kate looked up at Eric’s tense expression and found itamusing, but she didn’t call him out on it. Instead, she simply responded with a grunt. Then, she took his arm and led him into her office. “Ric, look! The view of my office is fantastic!” Eric’s special instructions shaped Kate’s office layout. It was on the best floor of the entire building. The decor on this floor was fresh and elegant, which perfectly matched Kate’s tastes. Most importantly, it had a large floor–to–ceiling window that offered a view of Davison Group’s building and half of Capital City. On the other side was a vast lake view, which offered splendid scenery. As Kate held Eric’s arm and chatted cheerfully, her voice was full of delight. Eric didn’t catch most of what Kate said. Her bright, smiling face and red lips, as they opened and closed, filled his heart with a strange emotion. Her lips… looked so soft. Eric’s eyes were deep, and he stared unblinkingly at Kate. Noticing something was off, Kate looked up and met Eric’s intense gaze. His eyes seemed to hold a deep, consuming emotion, as if he wanted to devour her, full of pressure and aggression. “Ric?” Kate’s call brought Eric back to his senses. He finally realised he had lost control. “What were you thinking about so seriously?” Kate asked. She laughed softly and playfully covered her mouth. Eric pressed his thin lips into a straight line and said faintly, “Just thinking about work matters.” Kate chuckled again and then suddenly threw herself into Eric’s arms. She wrapped her hands around –i- –d 1–1 Balance: 1636302 1 Coins= 1 Pearls O Chapter 107 She stood on tiptoe and quickly planted a kiss on Eric’s lips. As soon as she pulled away, her smile grew even brighter. Eric’s eyes instantly turned dark and intense. His heart pounded wildly, as if it might leap out of his chest the next moment Instinctively. Eric pressed Kate against the wall. His deep eyes filled with aggression. He leaned down and kissed her without hesitation. At the time, he threw his rationality out the window. Eric’s kiss was fierce and domineering, filled with aggression. That kiss overwhelmed Kate in an instant. She melted into his embrace and lost herself in the moment. He held her waist tightly, deepening the passionate kiss. Kate felt like she couldn’t breathe and was also a bit regretful. Why did she tease Eric at this moment? Knowing full well… His love for her was both restrained and intense, but sometimes he lost control. “Mmm… A soft, uncomfortable moan escaped Kate’s lips. As his deep eyes gazed at Kate, Eric paused slightly. His voice was husky and teasing. “Forgot how to breathe, huh?” Blushing, Kate hit his chest playfully, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed. “My muse!” Bang! The office door burst open. Miles rushed in with a design sketch, his face alight with excitement. He shouted excitedly, “Look at my- Miles stopped mid–sentence. He stared at the two figures standing in the corner, who had been entwined but were now quickly pulling apart. Only one thought ran through his mind Oh God!
Chapter 106 Wanting Her to Himself Maia’s scandal didn’t cause much of a stir at the Davison Group. After all, it wasn’t a proud moment. After she left in disgrace, she didn’t dare speak of it. But inside, her resentment towards Kate only grew. This newcomer, this rich heiress, had stolen all the spotlight in the design department! Maia had spent five long years clawing her way up from a junior designer to the head of the design. department. She had sacrificed so much and worked tirelessly to finally reach her position. But just as she was settling into her new role, this happened. The collaboration with Miles Corporation should have been her project to lead as the head of the design department, but Kate swooped in out of nowhere. Miles was enthralled by Kate’s design draft from three years ago and even wanted her the finals of an international design competition. to go straight to Haha, it was just a somewhat inspired draft. Most likely, Eric was the real reason Miles was so impressed. Miles wouldn’t dare offend Eric, so he said all those flattering things to show Kate some respect in front of the other designers. Maia hadn’t expected those designers to be so foolish, and she believed everything Miles said. They even started to respect Kate and accept her as the project leader. Why? Why should she give up her position to Kate just because she showed up? The more Maia thought about it, the angrier she became. Her eyes flashed with a sinister glint. She had to find a way to ruin Kate’s reputation completely! Three days later, the new office building was ready. Davison Group’s entire design department moved. in, along with Lowe Group’s new design subsidiary and Miles‘ team. The three parties settled in and quickly began their collaboration. During these three days, Kate was busy working on her design drafts. She wasn’t satisfied with anything she drew, so she decided to focus on the collaboration project to find inspiration. As the project leader, Kate had her own office. Even if she weren’t the leader, Eric would have reserved. an entire floor just for her office. To ensure Kate’s safety, they transferred George and a few bodyguards from Summer Estate. On the Lowe Group side, Simon and Ruth had their own office floor, as did Miles. sourzazianeu Gris raak skis sallakkestion Balance: 1636 +315 1 Coins 1 Pearls Or rather, how seriously he took Kate. Miles was thrilled to work in the same building as his muse. He frequently visits Kate’s floor to share his insights. The two of them got along quite well. Observing this through the security monitors, Eric felt immense pressure settling on him. Even though he knew Kate and Miles were talking about design and the project, he couldn’t shake his discomfort. He didn’t want to see Kate smile at anyone other than him or her family. Eric wanted to have her all to himself. Before he knew it, Eric found himself standing outside Kate’s office. Eric pursed his lips and was unusually hesitant about whether to go in. As he was deliberating, the office door suddenly opened from the inside. Kate’s face lit up with a smile, but when she saw Eric, her eyes lit up with excitement. “Ric!” She called out happily and threw herself into Eric’s arms. Send Gifts 20
Chapter 105 A Slight Punishment Maia’s face turned grimmer after Lucas’s scolding. Her heart was full of resentment, but she had to endure it. Meanwhile, Eric had already moved to another office to continue his work. He had no intention of using the office Maia had opened. He found it dirty! Thinking about Maia’s pitiful expression, in which she tried to gain sympathy, and her confident demeanour when approaching him made Eric feel nauseous. She acted as if he was already in her grasp. Did that woman even know her own worth? How dare she approach me? Is she blind? Is my company’s image so friendly that those women think I’m someone they can approach? Humph! The only woman who could get close to me is Kate! Kate knew nothing about the happenings at Davison Group. She was unaware that Maia had attempted to seduce Eric, leading to his punishment in the office for half a day. Maia felt like time was passing unbearably slowly, to the point that she was on the verge of collapsing. Her body was tense. Her arms were aching from holding them up for so long, trembling like leaves. The documents in her hands seemed ready to fall any second. Lucas stood there and stared at Maia, expressionless. He ignored Maia’s attempts to gain his favour with her pitiful looks. He was Eric’s assistant and had to follow all of his orders. When the end of the workday finally arrived, Lucas left without a word and a cold expression. Maia let out a breath of relief, and the documents fell to the floor with a thud. She staggered, then collapsed onto the floor herself. Sweat drenched her body, and the strain tightened her muscles. Now that she could finally relax, she felt intense soreness, especially in her arms, which felt like they no longer belonged to her. Looking at her trembling hands, Maia felt the worst and was on the verge of breaking down. She was a designer! This afternoon’s punishment had taken a toll on her arms, making it impossible for her to hold a pen steadily. Her body was so weak, she couldn’t even stand up. Balance 1636 + → 327 1 Coins 1 Pearls he treated her harshly. He showed her no mercy. Maia’s heart was filled with complaints about Eric, as well as resentment and jealousy towards Kate. She completely forgot that Kate and Eric had been married for three years. Every woman who tried to get close to Eric met a terrible fate.. Eric was even known privately in Capital City as a madman because, when he lost his temper, he was terrifying. Maia’s punishment was relatively light considering it only lasted for an afternoon. In another office within the Davison Group. “Mr. Eric.” Lucas stood before Eric. His expression was full of guilt, and he bowed his head in apology. “It was my fault during lunch. I neglected my duties and didn’t notice Maia entering. I promise such a thing will never happen again.” Eric looked at Lucas with cold eyes and spoke in a cold tone, “Your bonus for this month is gone. Should any more inappropriate individuals enter my office, I will send you to Bliulia for three months.” Lucas shuddered violently and immediately promised, “Mr. Eric, it will never happen again!” Eric gave Lucas one last cold look before shifting his gaze away. A low grunt escaped his throat.. Lucas sensed that Eric had no intention of further pursuing the matter. He finally let out a sigh of relief. It was only then that he realised he was sweating profusely. Send Gifts 20
Chapter 104 Are You Questioning My Decision? Maia’s body shivered at Lucas’s shout. She instinctively wanted to say something, but then she heard Eric’s chilling voice. He questioned, “You just wanted to deliver a document, right? Fine, I’ll grant your wishes.” Eric strode over. His expression was cold as he grabbed a stack of documents from the desk, throwing them at Maia. Startled, she clumsily caught the documents and looked at Eric through tear–filled eyes. Maia appeared rather pitiful. Eric’s face held a sinister smile, and his eyes were cold and ruthless. “Stand right there! Maintain the same posture as when you handed over the document. Stay still until the end of the workday. “Didn’t you enjoy delivering documents to me?” Eric’s voice was icy and dripped with sarcasm. Maia’s face turned pale, and she immediately admitted her mistake, saying. “Mr. Davison, I know I was wrong. I won’t overstep my bounds again! “Please, have mercy!” It was not even noon yet, and there were still six hours until the end of the workday. If she had to maintain that position the whole time, she would be completely exhausted. “Are you questioning my decision?” Eric tugged impatiently at his collar. His eyes looked even more dangerous, with a hint of a bloodthirsty gleam. Maia instantly fell silent. She trembled as she looked at Eric. Maia clenched his teeth and picked up the documents again. Then, she slightly bent her body and extended her arms, maintaining the posture of handing over a document. Smack! Eric unceremoniously slapped the documents out of Maia’s hands, his voice icy. “You’re not bending low enough. Lower.” Wasn’t this woman just trying to get closer to the floor a moment ago? She was wearing a low–cut dress, thinking she could seduce him. Maia’s face turned pallid. Humiliation rose from the bottom of her heart, but she dared not resist. She bent down to pick up the documents, then lowered her body even more. Eric’s eyes were full of disdain and mockery. He glanced coldly at Lucas and commanded, “Watch her. If the drone the documente add Time Balance: 1 Coins 1636 + 340 1 Pearls “If she enjoys delivering documents so much, let her do it to her heart’s content!” Eric threw out these words and walked away with long strides.. Lucas’s complexion was ashen. He knew very well that Eric was truly angry this time. Maia was the head of the design department, and she had crossed the line. Even though she hadn’t succeeded in anything significant, a stern warning was in order. The only reason harsher measures weren’t taken…. Lucas knew it was because of Kate. Given the impending collaboration between Davison Group and Miles Corporation, and the departure of those designers, Maia’s dismissal would leave Kate with numerous responsibilities. Eric couldn’t bear to see Kate overwhelmed with a mess right after joining the company. Moreover, Maia held some respect among the designers. If she were fired, the designers might feel unsettled. Eric may not care about that, but he does care about Kate. After Eric left the office, the oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated. Maia maintained her posture, while Lucas glared at her with a dark expression. “Lucas… Maia’s voice was trembling. She looked at Lucas pitifully, hoping he would plead for her. Hearing her voice made Lucas’s complexion darker. He snorted coldly and said, “I can’t even save myself, and you expect me to plead for you?” He was there watching Maia because of her transgression! “After seeing how Mr. Eric interacted with his wife, did you really think that just because you some looks, you too could imagine climbing the social ladder?” have Lucas’s gaze grew colder as he warned, “I advise you to know your place and not entertain such. thoughts!” Send Gifts
Chapter 103 Who Allowed You to Come Here? Kate’s appointment as project lead is now a settled matter. She would review all the design plans. The once–haughty designers no longer had any objections. After all, a three–year–old design draft had already shown them that Kate was indeed a talented and gifted designer. The fact that Miles Corporation had invited her to the finals of an international design competition based on that old draft was enough to prove her capabilities. As for the designers who chose to resign, no one cares anymore. Everyone knew that those designers had been used as pawns, but as for the real mastermind behind. it … They all had their suspicions but chose to remain silent. They should avoid making enemies and focus on their work. Kate didn’t stay at Davison Group for long. After all, she needed to prepare for the upcoming international design competition finals and quickly regain her design prowess. For Kate, Summer Estate was the place where she felt the most inspired. As a result, she decidedly returned and buried herself in her work. Every time Eric checked on Kate through the surveillance, he saw her diligently working on her design) drafts, surrounded by discarded sketches on the floor A hint of distress flashed through Eric’s eyes as he watched her busy figure. He pursed his lips and looked away. Knock! Knock! Someone suddenly knocked on the office door. “Come in.” Eric’s gaze turned icy as he nonchalantly turned off the surveillance on his computer and looked back at his documents. Maia walked in with a stack of files. She smiled naturally at Eric and said, “Mr. Davison, these are the latest–design proposals from the design department for other projects. Please have a look.” Maia walked straight to Eric’s desk and pushed the files towards him with a confident smile. Eric’s brow furrowed instantly, a cold aura surrounding him. He asked, “Who allowed you to come this close? Balance: 1636 +353 1 Coins 1 Pearls Chapter 103 Who Allowed intense disdain. The air was thick with her overpowering perfume. Maia hesitated for a moment and then smiled again, saying, “Mr. Davison, I…” “Lucas!” Eric called out sharply and stood up abruptly. He pushed his chair back and took a few steps away. His face was full of coldness and revulsion. Lucas hurried over. When he saw Maia standing in front of Eric’s desk, his expression changed. “Who allowed you to get this close to Mr. Davison?” Lucas shouted angrily. His gaze was equally cold and disdainful. He grabbed Maia’s arm unceremoniously and pulled her towards the door. Then, he looked apologetically at Eric and said, “Mr. Davison, it was my oversight. I… “No need to say more.” Eric cut Lucas off impatiently. The lingering scent of perfume made him more irritable. He tugged at his tie impatiently, and his eyes were cold as he glared at Maia sinisterly. Eric commanded, “Get lost! Now!” Eric and Lucas’s harsh attitudes left Maia feeling extremely dissatisfied. She looked pitifully at them, tears welling in her eyes. Maia bowed to Eric and said “Mr. Davison, I’m sorry. I overstepped! But I just wanted to deliver these files to you.” Maia’s pitiful demeanour only made Eric feel more irritated and disgusted. His face darkened as every second passed. Lucas’s forehead was covered in sweat. He immediately shouted, “Are you new to this job? Don’t you know that all documents need to be handed over to me, and I’ll pass them to Mr. Eric? Now that you’ve delivered them, get out and stop being an eyesore!”
Chapter 102 One and Only Inside the 26th floor of the Davison Group office. Kate sat beside Eric, gently holding his hand. She looked at him with unwavering determination and. said, “No, I won’t use the design draft from three years ago.” Miles paused, and his eyes lit up as he looked at Kate, He asked, “Mrs. Davison, are you suggesting you’ll draw a new design?” Kate nodded. She picked up Eric’s phone and glanced at the curious designers around her. A smile spread across her face as she said, “Weren’t you all curious about my design? Here, take a look.” She unlocked Eric’s phone, hesitated for just a moment at the lock screen password, then entered her birthday. The phone was unlocked, and the design draft appeared before everyone. The designers immediately crowded around, their eyes fixed on the draft. At first glance, they were all astonished by its brilliance. Clearly, Kate was far from being just a pretty face. She was every bit as talented as the designer Miles had claimed. One of the designers, feeling a mix of shame and admiration, stepped forward. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Davison. I shouldn’t have doubted your abilities if I hadn’t seen them. If you’re leading this project, I’m on board.” After the first person spoke up, the others quickly followed. ‘Mrs. Davison, I apologise for not stopping them earlier. I’m ready to work on this project with you!” All the designers were voicing their support. Maia also chimed in as the head of the design department, “Mrs. Davison is indeed more suited to lead this project than I am. With your talent, I’m confident our designs will be a huge success. “Absolutely!” Before Kate could respond, Miles spoke up proudly. “Did you forget about me? Any product I design is bound to be a hit! But with Mrs. Davison joining us, ill be phenomenal.” Kate blushed at all of their compliments. She calmly took back the phone and deleted the design draft in front of everyone. “Oh! Why delete it?!” Miles was stunned and cried out in dismay. He exclaimed, “Such a brilliant design! Aren’t you going to finish it and put it into production?” Kate’s face remained serene. She turned to Eric and spoke earnestly, “That design was from three years ago, and it brings back awful memories. O 1/2 Chapter 102 One and Only Finished “The past and the present are completely different. Now, I’ve found a new life and the person I want to spend it with. There’s no need to bring up those painful memories.” She squeezed Eric’s hand a bit tighter and gave him a radiant smile. Kate said, “Ric, give me a few months. I’ll create a unique piece just for the two of us, okay?” Eric’s heart was already trembling from Kate’s heartfelt words. Her smile made him feel as though his heart would melt. He gazed at her deeply, and the darkness in his eyes intensified. Eric wanted nothing more than to pull her into his arms and shower her with his overwhelming love. Yet he held back his feelings, controlling his emotions. Finally, he spoke softly, “Alright.” Then, he added with a hoarse voice, “I’ll wait for that day to arrive. Send Gifts
Chapter 101 Do You Want Me to Participate? Eric looked deeply into Kate’s eyes, his voice calm yet with an undertone of urgency, “The coffee shop where you drew that design sketch belongs to Davison Group” Eric paused, and his voice betrayed a hint of eagerness that even he didn’t notice. “But Kate, I have never made this sketch public and I have never used it for profit, he explained. I just want to cherish everything about her and not miss any moments with her. Kate chuckled softly. She looked seriously at Eric as she spoke, “You don’t need to explain, Ric. I believe you.” Her earnest expression allowed Eric to finally relax his slightly tensed heart. “Oh! My muse! You really did draw this sketch! When Eric suggested including you in this project, I was hesitant.” Miles looked at Kate with shining eyes, his voice eager. “Muse… Mrs. Davison, do you have any recent designs? Can I take a look?” Kate touched her nose, feeling a bit helpless as she replied, “I haven’t drawn since I finished this sketch three years ago.” Miles’s face fell slightly, but then he grew excited again. “Then I’ll witness you on the rise! To draw such an inspired design three years ago, your current work must be even more brilliant! “Are you interested in participating in this year’s international design competition? The finals are in three months, and I can get you straight into the finals!” Miles was visibly thrilled. He could sense Kate’s exceptional design talent from just one sketch. Miles was confident enough to use his influence to recommend Kate directly to the finals of the international design competition. Kate was taken aback, feeling a bit resigned. She said, I haven’t picked up a pen in three years.” Miles looked at her enthusiastically and interrupted, “So what? Your talent is undeniable. I believe you can do it.” What Miles didn’t say was that he had strong feelings that Kate might even win the competition this time. After all, he knew the talents of the other designers participating this yea None of them could compare to Kate. The other designers looked at Kate with complex expressions. They hadn’t expected things to turn out thir umr with Miles holding Kare in our sink The were seen Kate’s designe Balance: 1636 +366 1 Pearls 1 Coins 15:18 Wed, Jun 26 Chapter 101 Do You Want Me to Participate? Finished If Miles praised her design for its inspiration, it must be truly exceptional. The designers were itching with curiosity. They frequently glanced at Eric’s phone and cast lingering looks at Kate. Kate was flustered by all the compliments and attention. She touched her nose again and said, “I’m not sure.” Before she could finish, Eric’s calm voice interrupted. Kate, this competition is prestigious. Participating would do you no harm.” Kate turned to look at Eric. Her heart was stirring slightly. She smiled and asked, “Ric, do you want me to participate?” Eric’s deep gaze rested on Kate, his lips pressed together in silence. Kate smiled brightly when she understood his thoughts. She said decisively, “If Ric wants me to participate, then I’ll do it” Miles immediately lit up with excitement. “Great! I’ll email the organisers right away. But with only three months left until the finals, you’ll need to provide a design to prove your worth. “But honestly, your sketch from three years ago is excellent enough!” Send Gifts 20 Balance 1636366 1 Coins
Chapter 100 How Do You Get This Design Draft? “Eric, you’re so stingy! You won’t even let me take another look!” Miles looked at Eric with a deep sense of grievance, almost ready to snatch the phone from Eric’s hand just to get another glimpse of that design draft. Eric’s cold demeanour was too intimidating, so he didn’t dare. Kate instinctively glanced over too, and when she saw the design draft on Eric’s phone, she froze. She murmured, “Ric…” Her eyes were unconsciously reddening. She hadn’t expected to see this design draft on Eric’s phone. The other designers were intrigued by Miles‘ exclamations. They were also eager to see the design draft that had impressed an internationally renowned designer like Miles. Miles continued to talk to Eric and stated, “Eric, just tell me who the designer is. If you don’t know where the designer is, at least give me their name so I can find them! Such a talented designer must be famous internationally by now, right? “But that’s strange. I know all the famous designers in recent years, and I’ve never seen this style before. Miles’s expression soured. His mind was filled with the design draft he had just seen. Though it was clearly a preliminary sketch, it was enough to catch anyone’s eye. Seeing Miles’s frustration, the coldness in Eric’s eyes softened a bit. He finally spoke after a long pause, saying, “My wife drew this design draft three years ago, The moment he said this, Miles was stunned. Then he looked at Kate with disbelief, his eyes practically glowing. “What? My muse brought this design draft to life. Did she complete it three years ago? In his astonishment, Miles blurted it out without thinking, even though Eric was still there. He openly called Kate his muse. The designers were even more shocked and stared at Kate in disbelief. Kate drew the design draft that Miles praised so highly. And Kate was Miles’s muse? What was going on? Everyone in the design department exchanged bewildered glances, especially Maia, who clenched her fists in disbelief as she looked at Kate. Chapter 100 How Do You Get This Design Draft? Finished Feeling a bit embarrassed when Eric mentioned this, Kate looked at him and asked softly, “How do you get this design draft?” Though the design impressed Miles, it had a meaning for Kate that she found hard to express. It was a design she disliked. Three years ago, she had designed it with the joyful anticipation of marrying Simon. It was just a preliminary sketch. However, her family coerced her into marrying Eric before she could further her relationship. At first, Kate tried to resist her family’s pressure, but she failed. In her anger, she burned the initial sketch and never touched a paintbrush again. How did Eric get a photo of this design draft? She remembered not showing it to anyone. Had she forgotten some details? Kate racked her brain and tried to recall how Eric could have seen this design draft. When he saw Kate was deep in thought, a faint joy appeared in Eric’s eyes. Actually, he had secretly taken the photo. Kate had completed the design draft in a coffee shop he owned. When he saw her, he also noticed. the draft. Compelled by an inexplicable impulse, he photographed it and kept it as a personal treasure, never showing it to anyone.