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.

giggling happily as she held the tablet and admired the painting she had

the topic. “Eric, do you remember my suggestion? Let Madam model for our next collaboration! It’ll be a sure

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

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she may not be ready to collaborate

at him

hint of threat, his eyes narrowing

uneasy.

understanding. “Got it, got it! I’m

expected Miles to accept Kate joining

without design expertise, so

In any case,

collaboration must feature

explicitly state it, Miles sensed

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

his muse would surely impress

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note straightforwardly identified

physique, before getting to the point:

as she read through

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

to her chat with Eric and

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

her a detailed message but received no

himself, wondering if Kate had lost interest in

Eric’s phone lit up

courage to check the screen, but discomfort washed over him immediately. He gazed at the chat between him and Kate with a pang of

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