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

lips curved slightly once more. Miles, sensing Eric’s mood, quickly changed the topic. “Eric, do you remember

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

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isn’t skilled enough, she may not be ready

at him

carried a hint of threat, his eyes narrowing with a

uneasy.

understanding. “Got it, got it! I’m sure

he expected Miles to accept Kate

Kate was only a figurehead without design expertise, so what? As

In any case,

collaboration must feature Kate’s

explicitly state it, Miles sensed

Eric’s gaze turned even colder. He watched Miles silently, leaving

his muse

Send Gifts

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note straightforwardly

physique, before getting to the point: He agreed to Kate joining the collaborative project between Davison Group and

smiled faintly as she read through

had suggested this collaboration to Eric before, but his response had been ambiguous. Now, with Miles contacting her directly, it was clear Eric had

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

office, Miles, after persistent efforts, had finally acquired Kate’s contact from

her a detailed message but

had lost interest in the designer role

phone

check the screen, but discomfort washed over him immediately. He gazed at the chat between him and Kate with a pang of bitterness and sighing