Chapter 225 A Rising Interest
The sound of glasses clinking echoed throughout the banquet.
Kate was radiating a vibe of calm and control, finding herself in a circle of business associates at the heart of the room. With a constant, gentle smile, she confidently navigated discussions about potential partnerships, leaving a memorable mark on the crowd.
Before this event, many viewed Kate as nothing more than a pretty accessory, a bird singing next to Eric. The common belief was that, with the backing of Eric and Hendrick, EK Studio reached its heights.
Yet, as they mingled with Kate, they quickly understood she was much more significant than they had assumed.
“Ms. Lowe, can I steal a moment?”
A sophisticated woman in a black evening dress, with a glass in hand, walked up to Kate with a warm smile. She reached out, introducing herself. I’m Abigail Martin, CEO of Alpha Corporation.”
Kate quirked an eyebrow as she looked at the stylish woman before her. She shook hands with Abigail, and said, “I’m Kate, the CEO of EK Studio.”
Alpha Corporation was a once–prominent design firm but is now out of the limelight. Kate was pleasantly surprised to see the head of Alpha Corporation at the banquet.
As Kate’s eyes studied Abigail, Abigail kept her elegant smile. She pointed to her perfectly curated face, saying, “Wondering about my look? I’m really into plastic surgery; my whole face has been crafted by IL”
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words were straightforward and sincere, with an unusual honesty.
Kate looked at Abigail in surprise.
Generally, people tend to avoid talking about plastic surgery. However, Kate couldn’t ignore something different about Abigail’s look, which made her take a closer look. Surprisingly, Abigail was upfront about having undergone plastic surgery.
Sipping on her glass of red wine, Abigail looked at Kate with a spark of curiosity. She laughed lightly. saying, “If I looked like Ms. Lowe, I’d never even think about getting plastic surgery?
Something about Abigail’s look unsettled Kate, with a depth in her eyes that was hard to read.
Why was Abigail’s stare so intense?
Yet Kate smiled and responded, “We all have our likes and dislikes.”
Abigail sat down, resting her chin in her hand, eyeing Kate. “Ms. Lowe, you’re quite different from the
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you think about our idea?”
Kate gave Abigail a thoughtful look. It was clear that Abigail was both skilled and forward–thinking. The partnership proposal she presented took time for Kate to turn down.
But Abigail’s presence made Kate cautious.
With a polite smile, Kate replied, “We’ll consider Ms. Martin’s proposal carefully.”
Abigail smiled with a hint of understanding, raising her glass for a toast. To a successful partnership.”
She quickly finished her drink.
Kate, slightly furrowed, mirrored the gesture, downing her drink.
Abigail kept her gaze on Kate, a cryptic smile on her lips. “Ms. Lowe, you’re becoming more fascinating by the minute.”
Her tone was gentle yet clear, striking a chord with Kate.
A shiver ran through Kate as she met Abigail’s gaze, puzzled. “Ms. Martin, what do you mean?”
Abigail flashed another smile, her beautiful face reminding one of a blooming flower. She moved closer to Kate, stopping just close enough for comfort and said each word with emphasis. “You’ll come to get it”
The faint smell of alcohol on Abigail’s breath stirred an uneasy feeling in Kate.