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

recognized his name but didn't react as

yesterday."

didn't convey familiarity. Perhaps since Reese was newly transferred to the design department, she hasn't crossed paths with Director Hopkins

office and regarded the man seated at

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continued, "Please, have a seat. If you

some matters couldn't

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

surname alteration was a family

from last night in mind, Reese regarded Cole with a complex expression. She replied helplessly, "You've

favor. Your sudden vanishing act naturally has her deeply

toward him, and Reese was

danced across Cole's eyes. "I thought she

should convey that to her. She's been genuinely worried about you for three years. But

required my presence in

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

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."

find that hard to believe. Designer Emily's skills

her current accomplishments overshadow yours, but her raw talent isn't on

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

remember, your talents are exceptional too, and