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.

inquired, “Boss, what was Mr. Larson’s

Natalie’s

and refused to indulge

this, Brandon couldn’t help but

withering glare at the sound

she swiftly wrapped up

her line of questioning

grasped Brandon’s hand and hurriedly

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

they exited the studio,

a man waiting at the door,

Natalie and immediately beamed,

pleasure

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

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

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

remorse seemed to

I’m

then produced a ticket from his pocket and

gift as a token of my

deep dislike for

Clyde’s hand and

Natalie’s eyes

detected the wavering in her gaze and couldn’t help but

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

aware that no one in the design

seized this opportunity to extend an invitation to Natalie, not only to spend time alone with her but

mind, a man ignorant of art

Brandon’s

“Mr. Larson, your expertise lies in business, not design or art. Nonetheless,

Brandon recalled his dismal performance in school art classes and his

to Nelson’s exhibition, he could easily acquire tickets. He didn’t

in Brandon’s reaction and gently touched his hand, signaling for him

coolly, asking,

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