Audrey’s POV

“Yes, what exactly is Miss Sinclair doing at my mother’s villa?” Laurel asked, leaning into Blake’s arm. She tilted her head and watched me with a smirk. “Did you know Blake darling would be here? Is that why you came?”

The casual way she nestled against him made my stomach turn. Before I could answer, James burst out of the tea room

behind me.

“Audrey! We can’t just chase after the staff like that,” he called, then stopped when he spotted Blake and Laurel on the stairs. “Blake Parker?”

“James Collins,” Blake’s eyes narrowed as he reached the bottom step, still supporting Laurel. He looked between us. you’re the representatives from Original Studio.”

James stepped forward. “You’re the executive from the jewelry company?”

“George only sent the two of you?” Blake asked, ignoring James’s question.

“Is anyone else coming?” Blake looked directly at me.

“No one else,” I said.

So

Blake’s mouth curved into a cold smile. “Then you can leave. It seems George has no real interest in this collaboration.

“What do you mean no interest?” James asked, his face flushing.

“Exactly what I said,” Blake replied.

“How can you say that?” James stepped forward. “You told us when and where to meet, and we drove all the way out here. Now you’re saying we lack interest?”

James’s hands tightened into fists. “I think you’re the one making excuses. You’re deliberately wasting our time!

Blake let go of Laurel and pulled out a cigarette. He lit it slowly, taking a long drag before responding.

whose work I’m interested in.” His eyes flicked to me briefly. “I reviewed those sketches and asked to meet their

represent the designer?” Blake exhaled smoke. “That doesn’t show serious

went pale. I could

studied Blake carefully. Something didn’t

Mr. Parker?” I met his gaze. “Did you want to collaborate with Original Studio because you liked the jewelry designs, or because you recognized

slightly. “You

just know who

Chapter 204

Laurel jumped in, grabbing Blake’s arm. “Rachel

turned to me, her voice suddenly light. “When Blake darling saw a designer with my sister’s name, of course he was

a dismissive smile. I’ve seen them,

my sister’s

I felt my head throbbed. I’d believed they wanted my designs because they were good. I’d been so happy thinking

was all a lie. Blake Parker only noticed because I was using Rachel’s name. My designs weren’t special, I’d only

says the designs are ordinary?” James suddenly shouted, stepping between us. “That only proves you know nothing

echoed through the hallway. “I’ve shown those designs to experts! Not

Parker, tell us the truth! Did you want to work with us because

Blake’s POV

Something shifted inside me as I caught the hurt in her

designer’s name. The name caught my attention, but what truly interested me was the quality of the work. If I hadn’t been impressed by the

Audrey react that way

respond, Laurel

wave. “Miss Sinclair, now that we’ve

who shares my sister’s name? This person claiming to have only

months to live?”

a deep breath and straighten her

who uses the name Rachel Hayes…”

hallway fell completely silent. I

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