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.

sat on the couch, giggling happily as she held the tablet and admired the

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

replied calmly, “Let’s leave the

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

stared at him coldly. “Her skills

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

uneasy.

got it! I’m

clear he expected Miles to accept

expertise, so

In any case,

upcoming collaboration must feature

didn’t explicitly state

He

muse would surely impress

Send Gifts

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note straightforwardly

eyebrow 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 designer, contingent on assessing

she

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

her chat with

Group’s office, Miles, after persistent efforts, had

detailed message but received no

had lost interest in

he pondered, Eric’s phone

washed over him immediately. He gazed at the chat

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