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.

curiosity, Lexi quietly inquired, “Boss, what was Mr. Larson’s

Natalie’s

and refused

seeing this, Brandon couldn’t help

a withering glare at the sound of his

she swiftly wrapped

line of questioning and gleefully

Brandon’s hand and hurriedly

mind filled with thoughts of Brandon’s condition, she felt flustered and

hand, they exited the studio,

they emerged, Natalie spotted a man waiting at the door,

of Natalie and immediately

pleasure to

of Clyde irked Natalie, but, ever the diplomat, she masked her distaste

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

“Accidents happen, Mr. Lambert. Don’t dwell on it. If there’s nothing else, please

seemed

I know you’re upset. I’m here to offer a

then produced a ticket from his pocket and extended it to

token of my regret. I believe you’ll find it

deep

hand and

the ticket, Natalie’s eyes betrayed

her gaze and couldn’t

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

design world could resist the allure of Nelson’s

to Natalie, not only to spend time alone with her but also to undermine

mind, a man ignorant of art hardly deserved to

Natalie wavered, Brandon’s expression

Larson, your expertise lies in business, not design or art. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t hinder your designer

recalled his dismal performance in school art classes and his

with art, if he desired entrance to Nelson’s exhibition, he could easily acquire tickets. He didn’t

touched his hand,

asking,

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