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

was counting on me compromising for Emma's sake. After all, this was her issue to begin

a twinge of indecision. Sensing my hesitation,

treat you unfairly. And since even the designs you discarded were selected, it proves how strong your abilities are. Department Three has been without

worked hard for years, only to be betrayed by the last company she joined. There

she started job hunting again, word about her past would spread quickly in the industry, making it hard for her to find her footing. If she could join Harmon Group, it would be a blessing in disguise, and a

past it. She had crossed

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

need to discuss this privately. We'll

with Zack following behind us. Leonard took a few steps after us

walk away. But Lily would have to cooperate with the investigation, which meant she might be held for 24 hours- more than enough

could work at his company instead. "Our design department is still in its early stages, but we have many projects that require

sincere, but after a brief hesitation, Emma politely declined. Finally, we returned to her place,

for money. Compensation, of course," I

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

the total might be around 200

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