Intrigued, Brandon countered, “A wager, you say? What are the stakes?”

Natalie mulled it over for a moment before a devilish grin spread across her face.

“If you lose, you shall serve as my assistant for a day at my studio—no excuses! Lexi can take the day off, and you’ll fill in for her.” Upon hearing this, Lexi gasped and waved her hands frantically.

“No, no! How could Mr. Larson possibly be an assistant?”

To her astonishment, Brandon cheerfully accepted, “I have no issue with that. However, I do have one condition…”

He leaned in, a wicked smile playing on his lips, and whispered his demand into Natalie’s ear.

Natalie’s eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed crimson.

“What do you think? Can you handle it?”

Brandon teased, taking delight in her embarrassment.

Face aflame, Natalie glared at him and flatly refused, “No, I cannot!”

With a provocative tone, Brandon taunted, “Lacking the confidence to follow through? How can you expect to win this wager?”

Natalie hesitated but remained resolute.

He continued to goad her.

“As the CEO of Larson Group, I’m willing to serve as an assistant, yet you shy away from such a minor task. How can you call yourself an independent designer?”

“Fine, I accept!”

Natalie gritted her teeth and nodded in agreement.

Defeated by Brandon’s argument, she would be branded a coward if she didn’t comply.

was Mr. Larson’s condition? I promise, your secret’s safe

Natalie’s cheeks

pursed her lips and refused to indulge Lexi’s

seeing this, Brandon couldn’t help but

him a withering glare

she swiftly

of questioning

exhale, Natalie grasped Brandon’s hand and

Brandon’s condition, she felt flustered and eager to escape the

exited the studio, bantering

man waiting at the

caught sight of Natalie and immediately beamed,

a pleasure to meet

the diplomat, she masked her distaste and inquired coolly, “Mr. Lambert, what brings you

as he replied, “I’ve come to apologize for my thoughtlessness last time. My actions caused you

Mr. Lambert. Don’t dwell on it. If there’s nothing else, please take your

remorse seemed to

I’m here to offer a

then produced a ticket from his pocket and

of my

a deep dislike for

he eyed the ticket in Clyde’s hand and icily retorted, “Natalie has no intention of accompanying you. Be

Natalie’s eyes

her gaze and couldn’t help

perhaps you’re unaware, but this ticket grants access to an art exhibition held by the esteemed Nelson Nixon. He mentored the famed designer, Draco Wesley, and is a renowned artist within the industry. His age advances, and

design

invitation to Natalie, not only to spend time alone with

of art hardly deserved

wavered, Brandon’s expression

briefly, Clyde continued to mock, “Mr. Larson, your expertise lies in business, not design or art. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t hinder

classes and his

Nelson’s exhibition, he could easily acquire

and gently touched his hand, signaling for him

regarded Clyde coolly, asking, “Is your

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255