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?

like Director Hopkins and Reese know each

think so. Reese recognized his name but didn't react as if she

yesterday."

was newly transferred to the design department, she hasn't

the man seated at the desk. With a respectful tone, she

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her, a

"Please, have a seat. If you have any inquiries... feel free to

impending collaboration, some

Why the change to Hopkins? No wonder Ava and I couldn't locate you over the past three

surname alteration was a family decision. But

Ava's distraught state from last night in mind, Reese regarded Cole with a complex expression. She replied helplessly, "You've forgotten, but you owe

vanishing

and Reese was cautious not to

Cole's eyes. "I thought she usually maintains indifference to such matters. I

been genuinely worried about you for three years. But why did you

explaining. "There was a family issue that required my presence

into the details of their three- year separation. She nodded, lips forming a gentle smile. "Indeed, it's a pleasure to see you

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 talent is among the most exceptional I've encountered." Cole's smile

that hard to believe. Designer Emily's

serious. "Perhaps her current accomplishments overshadow yours, but her

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

esteem. But remember, your talents are exceptional too, and with effort,