Chapter 85

He’s even more charismatic in person than in his photos, basking in the sunlight with a signing pen in hand, the button on his cuff catching the light.

He’s got that kind of handsome that’s gentle yet untouchable.

“Mr. Thompson, people from the Ramirez Group Jewelry Department are here,” his secretary reminded him.

He looked up. “Please, have a seat

Odetta flashed a coy smile, greeting, “Mr. Thompson, I’ve heard so much about you, it’s been quite a challenge to get a moment with you”

Odetta tried to make her voice sound sweet, which was enough to give Letitia the creeps.

She quickly coughed twice, trying to send Odetta a signal.

But Odetta blatantly ignored her, striding forward to shake hands with Neil.

Nell slightly frowned but still shook her hand out of politeness.

Odetta clung to his hand, unwilling to let go. “Mr. Thompson, we almost sealed the deal last time. Today, I’ve brought the contract signed by Mr. Ramirez, it just needs your signature to finalize everything.”

Letitia watched, barely able to suppress her cringe. Clearly, Odetta was the one trying to climb the social ladder, yet she had the

cheek to warn Letitia earlier.

“Hmm,” Neil subtly withdrew his hand.

Letitia couldn’t bear to watch anymore and promptly presented the documents, Mr. Thompson, here’s the contract for your

review”

Neil gave Letitia an appreciative glance, nodded, and returned to his seat..

Odetta, glaring at Letitia, muttered under her breath, “Why do you have to meddle?”

“Ms. Odetta, you represent the image of the Ramirez Group,” Letitia replied, “Please, restrain yourself, so as not to make a bad impression on Mr. Thompson.

“I’m the boss here, not you!!

Letitia just shrugged.

Neil signed the contract and looked up at Letitia, Are you new here? It’s my first time seeing you

with the Ramirez

at the Ramirez Group, you’ve got to have the chops, Neil said. “Did you handle the design for this season’s

Romantica collection?

“Yes, I’m the head designer for

over her name with a

likes a compliment, and Letitia smiled back. Thanks, Mr. Thompson. I’ve brought the designs, you can take a look now, and I can answer any questions

“Sounds good.”

watched the scene, jealousy barely contained on her face. She had met Mr. Thompson several times, always initiating contact, but he never seemed to notice her

with Mr. Thompson

Ramirez was rumored

a plan, seemingly unbothered, yet discreetly stuck out her foot….

and barely took a step before stumbling over something, her body uncontrollably falling towards the ground. Everything in

a startled cry as the ground loomed

a fatt, and with her being pregnant, she

Chapter 85

enduring more than one could imagine. She couldn’t lose

heart. Was this fate’s cruel joke?

on the floor, a pair of hands reached out

her up

careful. The embrace was

Neil. He had

you alright? Neil

Thank you… Thank you, Mr.

it not been for Neil, that fall would have surely ended in disaster

god, Designer Sanders, are you okay? Odetta feigned concern, You need to be careful Don’t get so excited about Mr. Thompson that you throw

up. “Ms Odetta, mind

might look genteel, but as the company

it shut

documents, Mr. Thompson, let’s get back to business, shall we?”

office floor was flat, with nothing

Letitia chose not to make

about to leave, Neil called out to her, “Wait a

what are your thoughts on

and handing it to her personally, “There’s something familiar about you that I can’t quite place, so I’d like to get

capabilities, Mr.

help with anything, feel free to reach out to

you, Mr. Thompson.”

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