A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Chapter 59

Raven noticed Reese's sudden stillness and voiced her concern, "Reese, are you alright?"

The man, catching wind of the conversation, turned to look their way.

His eyes locked onto Reese's, and a moment of recognition passed between them.

Reese rose from her seat hastily, her heart pounding as she tentatively uttered, "Director Hopkins?"

A bittersweet smile tugged at the corners of Cole's lips, and he nodded. "Reese."

He had been on a business trip before and had no idea that Reese had joined Strakovski Jewelry.

The complexity of their emotions swirled, each harboring a wealth of unspoken thoughts. After three years of obscurity, Cole hadn't anticipated being recognized by a familiar face.

Reese's mind buzzed with a multitude of questions, uncertain where to begin.

Why the change in surname?

Why sever all ties for three years?

Did he know that Ava had been searching for him?

Witnessing Reese's shifting expressions, Cole deduced her internal quandary. He suggested, "Reese, come to my office."

Within the design department, the exchange between them was cryptic, leaving the onlookers baffled. What was going on?

seem like Director Hopkins and Reese know

Reese recognized his name but didn't react as if she knew

yesterday."

expression didn't convey familiarity. Perhaps since Reese was newly transferred to the design

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collaboration, some matters couldn't

weren't you previously Cole Harris? Why the change to Hopkins? No wonder Ava and I

"The surname alteration was a family decision. But tell me, why were

Cole with a complex expression. She replied helplessly, "You've forgotten, but you owe

life-saving favor. Your sudden vanishing act naturally

of Ava's affections toward him, and Reese was cautious not to

the mention of Ava's name, a flicker of amusement danced across Cole's eyes. "I thought

been genuinely worried about you for three years. But why did you cut contact after college?"

"There was a family issue that required my presence in another city. I only returned here within the

that Cole wanted to avoid delving into the details of their three- year separation. She nodded, lips forming a gentle

I find it's you, Reese. I've always held you in high regard. Your design

hard to believe. Designer Emily's skills surpass mine, don't they?" Reese playfully

accomplishments overshadow yours, but her

"You're just trying to tease me. Keep that assessment between us. We wouldn't want to

your talents are exceptional too,