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.

the couch, giggling happily as she held the tablet and admired the painting she had just

the topic. “Eric, do

held on Miles briefly. Recalling Kate’s capabilities, he replied

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not be ready to collaborate

stared at him

hint of threat, his eyes narrowing with a chilling

uneasy.

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

expected Miles to accept Kate

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

In any case,

upcoming collaboration must feature

explicitly state it, Miles sensed it

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

all, his muse

Send Gifts

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note straightforwardly identified

accepted. He promptly flooded her with messages, mostly complimenting her appearance and physique, before getting to the point: He agreed to Kate joining the collaborative project

she read through

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

her

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

sent her a detailed message but received

wondering if Kate had lost interest in

pondered, Eric’s phone lit up beside

discomfort washed over him immediately. He gazed at the chat between him and Kate with a pang of bitterness and