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.

with curiosity, Lexi quietly inquired, “Boss, what was Mr. Larson’s condition? I promise, your secret’s safe with

again, Natalie’s

her lips and refused to indulge

Brandon

shot him a withering glare at the

the hour, she swiftly wrapped up her

abandoned her line of questioning and gleefully

exhale, Natalie grasped Brandon’s hand and hurriedly ushered

condition, she felt flustered and eager to escape

exited the

man waiting at the

sight of Natalie

White, a pleasure to meet

unexpected presence of Clyde irked Natalie, but, ever the diplomat, she masked her distaste and inquired coolly, “Mr. Lambert,

tinged with guilt as he replied, “I’ve come to apologize for my thoughtlessness last time. My actions

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

seemed

White, I know you’re upset. I’m here to offer

his pocket and

gift as a token of my regret. I believe you’ll

harbored a deep dislike

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

ticket, Natalie’s eyes

the wavering in her gaze and couldn’t help

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 this may very well be his final exhibition. Professionals throughout the industry are clamoring to attend. Such tickets are now exceptionally rare. Surely, you understand, Mr.

was well aware that no one in the design world could resist the allure of Nelson’s art

extend an invitation to Natalie, not only to spend time

mind, a man ignorant of

wavered, Brandon’s

lies in business, not design or art. Nonetheless,

Brandon recalled his dismal performance in school art classes and his woeful lack of artistic knowledge.

desired entrance to Nelson’s exhibition, he could easily acquire tickets. He didn’t require Clyde’s

and gently touched his hand, signaling for him

regarded Clyde coolly, asking, “Is

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