Chapter 536

Elizabeth shook her head, not pinning the blame on Derek. “What you said was true, Mr. Ramsey. I haven’t fully recovered from my injury. I apologize for being unprofessional.”

Natalie was right. Elizabeth planned on taking her advice and seeing a doctor for other options for treatment. If she wanted to continue being a designer, she had to deal with her hand tremors first.

Wilder quickly answered for Derek. “Please don’t take it to heart, Miss Perry. Derek has reflected deeply upon his words and actions. We believe that you are capable of completing this project.”

After Natalie stormed out of the room, Derek looked through the project files with careful attention. It was clear that the designs were the work of a perfectionist. Elizabeth made sure that nothing was out of place.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before. Your ideas are unique and I like them.” After his perusal, Derek had nothing more to say. He found nothing lacking with the plans, so there was no need to change the designer. Elizabeth hesitated, “But my injury…”

Natalie had already guessed that Elizabeth would refuse. “Just say yes,” she interrupted before Elizabeth could finish. “The interview is still four months away. We have plenty of time.”

“Mr. Ramsey is a valuable client. We can’t risk a project of this importance over something that has no guarantee,” Elizabeth reasoned, still unconvinced.

“The more I listen to you, the more ridiculous you sound. Have you forgotten? I’m your partner. There’s no way we would fail.” Natalie held Elizabeth’s arm and winked at her playfully.

Elizabeth was deeply touched. Natalie believed in her so much. She was pushing Elizabeth forward, at a time when her confidence was wavering. “Alright. You win, Natalie.”

With a helpless smile, Elizabeth finally agreed, “I look forward to this partnership.”

Derek reached out a hand towards Elizabeth. She shook his hand, her determination steadily finding itself. The deal was finally closed.

Whew. Haha…” At last, Wilder was able to let out a sigh of relief. “Now that the partnership has been decided, Derek and I will go ahead. He has

looked at Derek. Together, the three walked out of

over, Derek took advantage of the relaxed atmosphere and used it as an opening to apologize to Natalie. “I was too harsh earlier. I’m sorry. I’ve had everything go my way since I was young, so I’m not used to not getting

misunderstanding. It’s not a big deal.” Natalie accepted his apology, and then reminded Derek, “I’m married, Derek. We should keep an appropriate distance from each other. It

had just solved the rumors about her and Draco. She knew how troublesome being embroiled in gossip could be. The

He had lived abroad and was more liberal about many things. He was no stranger to dating

it had been

not me?” Derek looked sideways, bending down and staring at Natalie. She

breath fanning her ear, “I like you a lot, Natalie.” Derek’s eyes were dark with desire as he continued, “Don’t worry. Wilder knows how to handle secrets.

distance. “The rumors about Mr. Wesley and me are all fake. I’m deeply in love with my husband, and I don’t have time to

years old!” Derek frowned and petulantly asked,

misunderstood me. Please listen to what I’m trying to say here. You don’t really like me like that. Not really. You’re just enjoying the idea

you.” Despite his

eyes to compose herself and said, “I’m sorry but I can’t give you this

such a playboy himself, but now…

couldn’t really compare Derek and Garrett. Natalie had no idea

one show me mercy but God?!” Derek cried, his

to alter his course. “Then you can go pray to God now. I have to get back to work. Take care, Mr. Ramsey.” Natalie turned

She’d scolded him for

could get any woman he wanted. But, then, why

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