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

all, this was

feeling a twinge of indecision.

your best friend will be your immediate superior. No one will treat you unfairly. And since even the designs you discarded were selected, it proves how strong your abilities

worked hard for years, only

for her to find her footing. If she could join Harmon Group, it would be a blessing in disguise, and a powerful

past it. She had crossed a line

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

need to discuss this privately. We'll get

out of the police station, with Zack following behind us. Leonard took a few steps

a moment. Of course, he wouldn't leave. With Lily still under investigation, there was no way he'd walk away. But Lily would have to cooperate

"Our design department is still in its early stages, but we have many projects that require external partnerships.

a brief hesitation, Emma politely declined. Finally, we returned to her place, where she collapsed onto the sofa. She looked at me with pleading

of

first option without hesitation. Whether or not she decided to work at Harmon Group,

small projects, so the total

at Harmon Group would be different. Even if she left after a few years,