CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

After the call ended, Shane gave one last look in the direction that Natalie had driven off. He then turned and walked slowly back to the hospital.

The following week flew by.

Natalie was thoroughly occupied. She went on multiple trips back and forth from her studio to the textile mill, too busy to even carve out any time to visit the hospital.

Amidst the fierce competition for admission into the Design Association, fourteen participants were eventually chosen. With the inclusion of Natalie and that despicable half-sister of hers, Jasmine, eight out of the sixteen participants altogether would ultimately be selected.

On the day of the competition, Joyce wheeled Stanley out of the hospital and over to the venue to cheer for Natalie.

“Come on, Natalie!” Ever the ardent supporter, Joyce waved at Natalie from behind Stanley's wheelchair.

Stanley also radiated good cheer. “Nat, you'll come out on top for sure!”

“Thank you, I'll do my best,” Natalie said, nodding in appreciation. With their support still ringing in her ears, she strode towards the Design Association building.

Just as she entered, Natalie collided with another figure. It was Jasmine, who had been rushing in from another direction.

They froze simultaneously.

at Jasmine

had resolved to continue on her way without much ado.

halted. Looking at Jasmine in her wheelchair, she asked

to let me in first!”

with me? Are we really going to squabble about who gets to go through the door first?

able to upset you, I will

“Is that so? What if I

find out how the competition is progressing! All they do is camp here, hoping to snap a picture of Project Rebirth's Lead Designer. What do you think netizens will say when they see

pursed her lips. “I see. You're

Nobody online knows about our relationship or that we don't get along. They'll only believe what they see. Why shouldn't I use it to my advantage?” Jasmine

had to admit that Jasmine was

over the Internet would care about finding out the truth. Most were simply interested in the

really refused to give way to Jasmine, all sorts of abuse would be hurled online. There'd be indignant voices accusing her of being inconsiderate towards the disabled and decrying her arrogance. More concerning

in first then,” Natalie said coolly. She moved