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

once more. Miles, sensing Eric’s mood, quickly changed the topic. “Eric, do you remember my suggestion? Let Madam model for our next collaboration! It’ll be a

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

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enough, she may not be ready to collaborate as a designer and might just a

him coldly. “Her

carried a hint of threat, his eyes narrowing with a

uneasy.

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

made it clear he expected Miles to accept Kate joining the

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

In any case,

collaboration must feature Kate’s

Eric didn’t explicitly state it,

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

all, his muse would surely impress

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straightforwardly identified

her appearance and physique, before getting to the point: He agreed

faintly as she read through

to Eric before, but his response had been ambiguous. Now, with Miles

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

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

detailed message but received no immediate

himself, wondering if Kate had lost interest in the designer role after

he pondered, Eric’s phone lit

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