Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

Chapter 68 She’s a Designer

Kate was now painting a picture of both of them together. Eric watched her every brushstroke on the surveillance feed, his gaze unwavering. As she painted, he felt something inside him slowly soften, inexplicably warmed by the sight..

Kate’s talent ensured the painting was swiftly finished. She admired the figures in the artwork- two people leaning closely with gentle smiles, which mirrored her own sweet smil

Witnessing Kate’s happiness, Eric couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy himself.

Her joy seemed to reflect onto him.

“Oh, my goodness!”

A startled exclamation suddenly broke the silence.

Miles widened his eyes and hurried over to Eric, stepping as if on air. He gazed at Eric and exclaimed, “Eric, you can smile!

“I always thought your face was stuck in a frown and would never show genuine happiness!”

Miles was brimming with admiration, unknowingly treading into Eric’s sensitive territory. “Let me guess. It’s because of my muse because of Madam, right? You should smile more often.”

Miles continued animatedly, his words flowing non–stop.

Eric’s smile faded instantly, replaced by a steely look in his eyes. He stared at Miles quietly, his presence suddenly imposing.

Miles’s chatter abruptly ceased. He shuddered involuntarily, swallowing the remainder of his words.

Damn.

It’s better if Eric smiles more. When he doesn’t, he’s too cold; he’s always emanating a murderous aura that intimidates people.

Seeing Miles silenced, Eric turned his attention away from him and glanced at Kate on the

monitor.

held the tablet and admired the painting she had just

more. Miles, sensing Eric’s mood, quickly changed the topic. “Eric, do you

briefly. Recalling Kate’s capabilities, he replied calmly, “Let’s

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she isn’t skilled enough, she may not be ready to collaborate as a designer and

stared at him coldly. “Her

his eyes narrowing with a chilling intensity that made

uneasy.

got it! I’m sure she’s more than capable,

he expected Miles to accept

figurehead without design expertise, so what? As a top designer, he could

In any case,

must

Eric didn’t explicitly state it, Miles

gaze turned even colder. He watched Miles silently, leaving

muse would

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straightforwardly identified

and physique, before getting to the point: He agreed

as she read

ambiguous. Now, with Miles contacting

Kate switched to her chat with Eric and typed, “Thank you,

after persistent efforts, had

her a detailed message

to himself, wondering if Kate had

phone

gazed at the