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Now it seemed uncertain whether the work Isabella gave to Lurch was plagiarized..
Isabella ignored the gazes and looked directly at Ivana, asking. As the head of the design department, you’ll participate, won’t you?”
Ivana froze
She held this position mainly because her father was Hudson. Her design skills weren’t likely to win any awards, and even her private sketches needed someone to polish them.
But hardly anyone knew about this.
Ivana thought, ‘Did Isabella discover something?”
Ivana hid her panic deep inside and responded with a gentle smile, “I won’t compete for the spot with you all; give it your
best shot.
Many people’s gazes towards Ivana grew more eager.
They thought, “What a great supervisor she is!
To actually give them such an important opportunity, those who had previous grievances against Ivana were immediately touched.
Isabella nodded, gave Ivana a meaningful look, and said, “Alright, since it’s settled, let’s wrap this up.”
She stood up, grabbed her things, and headed out..
This left Ivana puzzled. She wondered, ‘Why would Isabella bring this up so casually? Or maybe…is it a threat?
‘Did Isabella somehow find out about my shortage in design and subtly warn me not to act rashly?‘
Ivana quickly dismissed the strange thought, sure she was overthinking.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she clenched her fist tightly under the table.
She thought, Isabella better not try anything tricky, or I don’t think you should blame me for being ruthless!
But then, all of a sudden, Ivana realized something and her expression changed.
She was the one in charge.
Why did Isabella get the authority to dismiss the meeting?
But seeing Isabella casually walk out, Ivana unconsciously clenched her fists again. She said to herself, “Calm down! I need t maintain my calmness.
“Damned bitch!”
The design department was excited, and everyone was actively preparing for the Masterpiece Design Competition.
Laura was especially excited, not only did she want to participate, but she also involved Isabella.
This gave Isabella a hard time.
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Lately, Isabella had been staying up late sketching drafts, needed both for the competition and for Summer.
Working on two projects at the same time was pretty exhausting
Once she got busy, she would easily lose track of time.
The temperature in Arishire was higher than in Draxenport.
Summer nights with hot and dry breezes made people feel a bit uneasy.
In the luxurious and grand top–tier suite of Breezo Hotel, Samuel sat with his long legs crossed, leaning back in the chair.
His thin lips were slightly pressed together, giving off a strong aura of authority.
Seated next to Samuel was Wendell, dressed in a black suit, who had gone to great lengths just to get a meeting with Samuel to discuss collaboration. Wendell had a flattering smile on his wrinkled face.
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Wendell carefully handed the document to Samuel and respectfully said, “Mr. Howerton, have a look at our proposal. If we can collaborate, we’ll surely make a fortune in Arishire.”
To partner with the Howerton Group, Wendell had already set the price very low this time.
He couldn’t believe Samuel wouldn’t be interested.
Only a fool
I would miss this chance.
Samuel scanned the proposal’s cover. He opened it with his fingers, gave it a brief glance, and then looked up at Wendell. That look instinctively made Wendell straighten his back..
Wendell immediately showed a meaningful smile to Samuel. “Mr. Howerton, as long as you’re willing to work with us, any terms can be discussed.”
Cooperating with the Howerton Group was solely due to its reputation.
In the future, they could collaborate with other groups and get the funds back.
The Howerton Group was a prestigious brand.
Samuel looked coldly at Wendell and said in a deep voice, “Our group can’t sign this contract.”
The smile on Wendell’s face froze. He looked at Samuel in disbelief and said urgently, “Why? The price we’re offering should be the lowest available compared to other companies.”
He thought it was a sure thing, but unexpectedly, he was rejected outright.
Samuel’s fingertips drummed on the tabletop, his eyes like sharp knives as he stared at Wendell. “Don’t you know why I won’t agree?” Samuel said coldly.
Cold sweat trickled down Wendell’s forehead as he slightly lowered his head to avoid Samuel’s gaze.
as the rumors said.
Samuel was indeed as intimidating as the
It turned out Samuel had already figured everything out from the start.
Forcing a smile, Wendell said, “Mr. Howerton, you’re not like the others. I wouldn’t dare mess the reputation of the Howerton Group”
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Samuel glared at Wendell by remained silent.
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If a company approached partnerships with manipulative intendons, no matter how beneficial the collaboration would be, it should be terminated.
Otherwise, there would be a lot of trouble later on.
Wendell stood up with a smile and nodded respectfully, “Mr. Howerton, you take your time to think it over. I’ll just take a quick trip to the restroom.”
He got up and headed towards the private room without waiting for Samuel’s response.
Outside the door.
In the hallway, Sally was dressed in a strapless mini–dress, her chestnut curly hair cascading over her shoulders, looking seductive.
Seeing Wendell exit the private room, Sally anxiously asked, “Da, how did it go?”
Her eyes were shining with excitement, eager to rush in right away.
Wendell sighed deeply at Sally, saying, “Take good care of him, our business depends on you.
Wendell believed that a man as outstanding as Samuel becoming a son–in–law of the Detrick family would definitely be beneficial for both the company and the family.
Sally flicked her long hair confidently, looking at the private room and smiling, “Don’t worry. You can count on me.”
In Arishire, relying on her good looks, she had always been a charm, with countless men falling for her allure.
No matter how excellent Satruel was, he was just a man.
All the men were the same.
With her long, fair legs accentuated by high heels, Sally walked as she pushed open the private room door.
Samuel was just about to get up and leave when the door opened.
With her face adorned in delicate makeup and a charming smile, Sally approached Samuel and said, “Mr. Howerton, I’m Wendell’s daughter, Sally. It’s honored to meet you”
For a brief moment, a look of amazement flashed in Sally’s eyes
She thought, “This guy is strikingly handsome!”
Samuel’s chiseled features, deep eyes, prominent nose, and thin lips mesmerized.
Xuded an aura of dominance that left Sally
His physique was absolutely impressive beneath the perfectly tailored suit.
Sally subconsciously swallowed.
For a man like Samuel, she would even pay to spend just one night with him, let alone marry him.
She had heard that Samuel was stunningly handsome, and seeing him today confirmed it.
Sally suppressed the flutter in her heart, gracefully seated herself beside Samuel, and poured a drink from the table.
Lifting her glass toward Samuel, she said. “My dad is busy, so I’m here to keep you company instead.”
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Her gaze was listed, her eyes constantly roving over Samuel, he intentions unmistakably obvinis.
Samuel’s brows frowned, his expression darkening instantly, and he said coldly, “Go away.”
His voice, as cold as ice, made Sally’s heart quiver.
At that moment, the atmosphere in the room became tense.
Sally quietly adjusted her breathing, biting her lip slightly and pretending to be wronged. “Mr. Howerton, you’re so fierce, you scared me.”
She clearly knew where her strengths lay.
The way she bit her lip was so coy and seductive, it made people want to hold her close and cherish her tenderly.
Sally leaned towards Samuel, deliberately flaunting the figure she was proud of.
If it were any other man, they probably would have already drawn Sally into their arms with affection.
