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

Reese pivoted in surprise, her attention now squarely fixed on Lukas. "Mr Strakovski, is there something else?"

Lukas's mood, already soured by her casual tone, seemed to darken further.

He couldn't help but feel that Reese's formal gratitude was merely an act driven by his assistance.

Suddenly, his thought process halted abruptly, a jarring realization hitting him. Did he desire something more than Reese's gratitude?

His face instantly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. He felt like his brain had gone haywire.

"Are you interested in seeking out your biological parents?" Lukas maintained his outward composure, his voice steady.

Reese pursed her lips, shaking her head gently. "Not at the moment. They abandoned me once. They might not want to be found in this lifetime."

Lukas's expression remained impassive. "Understood, you're dismissed."

As Reese returned to her station in the design department, Raven approached her with an air of urgency. "Reese, a client is waiting for you in the reception area. They're here for a personalized jewelry design."

Quickly regaining her focus, Reese nodded. "Fetch the contract and my notebook. I'll join them shortly."

Raven promptly retrieved the requested items, and Reese stepped into the reception area, her professional smile in place. "Hello. I assume you're here for a custom jewelry design?"

The visitor returned her smile. "I'm here on behalf of my employer."

not the one seeking the

to finalize the contract with Designer Roberts. The specifics of the jewelry design will be discussed directly between

your employer decided to hire me for this project

employer is busy. But someone highly recommended your

carrying

unfolding events. The visitor had provided a tentative price, placed a deposit, and swiftly signed

the representative departed, Reese remained unsettled, a nagging suspicion

wasn't until the close of the workday that Reese's phone rang, an unfamiliar number flashing on

"Miss Roberts."

I inquire

assistant signed a contract with you for a custom jewelry design. It seems Miss Roberts has a rather forgetful nature. The events of today

"I apologize. I wasn't aware it was

meeting with a client at The Refinery tonight. If Miss Roberts is amenable, we could discuss the jewelry design

held at a

crept into the person's voice. "Miss Roberts, it appears you may

dawned upon Reese. The assistant intentionally chose a contract with the weightiest penalty for breach, and the designer shouldered the heaviest

falling into place. This contract felt meticulously designed

technically breach the contract, doing so would likely involve the company and further implicate Lukas, whom she already

anticipate Miss Roberts's presence at The Refinery. By the way, I neglected to introduce myself earlier. I am Magnus Xavier." With

albeit intending to avoid alcoholic beverages. She wanted