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?

Director Hopkins

didn't react

yesterday."

familiarity. Perhaps since Reese was newly transferred to

Cole into his office and regarded the man seated at the desk. With

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a smile touching his

pause lingered, then he continued, "Please, have a seat. If you

their impending collaboration, some matters couldn't

"Cole, weren't you previously Cole Harris? Why the change to Hopkins? No wonder Ava and I couldn't locate you over the past three

followed by a self deprecating chuckle. "The surname alteration

from last night in mind, Reese regarded Cole with a

sudden vanishing act naturally has her deeply

affections toward him, and Reese was cautious

Ava's name, a flicker of amusement danced across Cole's eyes. "I thought she usually maintains indifference to such matters. I

worried about you for three years. But why did

"There was a family issue that required my presence in another

Cole wanted to avoid delving into the details of their three- year separation. She nodded, lips forming a gentle smile. "Indeed, it's

was recommended personally by Mr Strakovski himself. I was curious about the identity of this designer. And now, I find it's you, Reese. I've always held you in high regard. Your design

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

overshadow yours, but her raw

taken aback, before recovering with a smile. "You're just trying to tease

understand. She holds Emily in high esteem. But remember, your