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

slightly once more. Miles, sensing Eric’s mood, quickly changed the topic. “Eric, do you remember my suggestion? Let Madam model for

Recalling Kate’s capabilities, he replied calmly, “Let’s leave

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not be ready to collaborate as a

at him coldly. “Her skills

a hint of threat, his eyes narrowing with a chilling intensity that made

uneasy.

I’m sure she’s more

it clear he expected Miles

design expertise, so what? As a top designer, he could certainly

In any case,

upcoming collaboration must feature Kate’s

Eric didn’t explicitly state it, Miles sensed

He watched Miles silently,

muse would surely

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straightforwardly identified

and 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 between Davison Group and his company as a

as she read through

ambiguous. Now, with Miles contacting her directly, it was clear Eric had given his

of replying immediately, Kate switched to her chat with Eric and

persistent efforts, had

detailed message but received

wondering if Kate had lost interest in the designer

Eric’s phone lit up

immediately. He gazed at the chat between him and Kate with a pang of