Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 58

Chapter 58 The Best Choice

As soon as Leonard said those words, both Emma and I were stunned. The Hamon Group's design department was

jast anyone could walk into

Emma had confided in me before about how she had applied twice without success. But now, Leonard was not only stepping back for Lily, but he was also suggesting that Emma manage Expartment Three.

Although Department Three's design team wasn't particularly impressive, appointing someone as the Head of Design Department from outside the company was unprecedented.

Besides, the position of Head of Design Department at Harmon Group held much more weight than that of a designer at other companies.

Icould sense Emma's excitement, but she still looked to me for guidance. I understood-she was tempted.

Zack glared at Leonard. "Mr. Harmon, you really are generous, Is there nothing you wouldn't do for Lily?"

Leonard cleared his throat, adopting a righteous stance. "Emma's designs have indeed been used by Harmon Group, making her the perfect candidate to oversee Department Three's projects. I'm doing this for the good of the company, and for her career as well." He emphasized the word "career", his gaze fixed firmly on me. He knew what I cared about most. Emma was one of my few close friends, so there was no way I could ignore this

me compromising for Emma's sake. After all, this was her issue to begin with. He had read me

a twinge of indecision. Sensing

immediate superior. No one will treat you unfairly. And since even the designs you discarded were selected, it proves how strong your abilities are. Department Three has been without a suitable I His eyes were sincere, as if

a great choice for a designer. Emma had worked hard for years, only to be betrayed by the last company she joined.

quickly in the industry, making it hard for her to find her footing. If she could join Harmon

look past it. She had crossed

hand over my fist, intertwining our fingers. She then gave my hand a gentle squeeze. Her eyes darted toward the door, and I immediately understood her

discuss this privately. We'll get

Zack following behind us. Leonard took a

wouldn't leave. With Lily still under investigation, there was no way he'd walk away. But Lily would have to cooperate with the investigation, which meant she might be held for 24

even suggesting that Emma could work at his company instead. "Our design department is still in its early stages, but we

her place, where she collapsed onto the sofa. She looked at me with

Compensation, of course," I said

or not she decided to

small projects, so the total might be around 200

if she left after a few years, her resume would look impressive, not to