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.

as she held the tablet and admired the

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

capabilities, he replied calmly, “Let’s leave the modeling aside for now. She’s

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may not be ready to collaborate as

stared at him coldly. “Her skills

of threat, his eyes

uneasy.

suddenly understanding. “Got it, got it! I’m sure she’s more than capable, whatever her skill

expected Miles to accept Kate joining the design

design expertise, so

In any case,

collaboration must feature Kate’s

didn’t explicitly state

colder. He watched Miles

muse

Send Gifts

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note straightforwardly

an eyebrow and accepted. He promptly flooded her with messages, mostly complimenting her appearance and physique, before getting to the point:

smiled faintly as she read through

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

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

persistent efforts, had

sent her a detailed message but received no immediate

Kate had lost interest in the

phone

check the screen, but discomfort washed over him immediately. He gazed at

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