The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 53

Maeve was briefly taken aback, but she quickly shook her head. "Not at all. I just happened to run into Mr. Brown downstairs when I got here, and since I didn't know my way around, he was kind enough to show me up "But you're incredibly lucky to be assigned to the Morningstar series right off the bat," the short-haired girl remarked. Maeve looked puzzled. "Why do you say that?"

"The Morningstar series is something our company releases annually, targeting high-society socialites. It's been a signature collection for ten years and is hugely popular.

"On top of that, the designers who work on it earn a hefty commission, but only two people get to work on it each year, and you've already secured one of those spots."

The short-haired girl's voice was tinged with envy. Tve been here for over a year, and I haven't even come close to working on the Morningstar series."

Maeve smiled softly. "I think it's just because you all are already busy with other projects, and it wouldn't have looked good for me to be sitting around doing nothing. Mr. Brown probably gave me this task to keep me occupied "Plus, this is part of my job evaluation. If I don't do well, I might be out of a job. Hearing you talk about it makes me realize I need to work even harder."

The short-haired girl was momentarily at a loss for words, then forced a laugh. "I see. Well, good luck with that. By the way. Fm Ava, and you...

She didn't get to finish because the light-brown-haired designer walked over, cutting her off with a sharp tone. "Did you come here just to chat?"

With a loud "thud," she dropped a stack of documents in front of Maeve. "Go through all of this and familiarize yourself with the material as soon as possible. I want it back on my desk by the end of the day, and don't even think about taking it out of the office. the office.

With that, she turned and walked away, her high heels clicking sharply on the floor.

Ava rolled her eyes and leaned in to whisper to a bewildered Maeve, "That's our design director, Leah. She's talented but pretty arrogant, and rumor has it she's got a thing for Mr. Brown. So, tread carefully." Maeve glanced at the thick stack of documents in front of her and smiled, choosing not to comment on Ava's remark.

"I'd better get to work. We can chat later."

"Sure thing. If you need any help, just ask," Ava replied cheerfully

Maeve then

After

focused

on the documents.

going through them, she gained a solid understanding of the various design series that Eternal Hope had produced over the years.

The Morningstar series, in particular, had started to feel a bit stale in recent years, with the designs lacking innovation.

Any ideas Maeve could come up with had likely already been used by the designers before her. Earning that high commission was going to be no easy task

hand, she drified into deep

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the top of First Hospital, the silence was almost

sat propped up in bed, his face devoid of

on the sofa across from him, unsure of what to

felt more guilt than affection. After all, she hadn't spent as much time with him as she had with Neville, and the distance between them was inevitable. Alexis had once thought she'd have plenty of time to build

Since then,

Is you g? Is your

start. health... okay?" Alexis clutched her her pearl handbag nervously. "Your father and I got tied up with some things and couldn't make it back sooner. Do you. resent us

Alexis's gaze dropped in disappointment.

there something you wanted to discuss?" Byron asked,

took a back seat. "It's about Neville... I know he wronged you

If

here to plead for Neville, I have only one thing to say, Byron interrupted, his gaze lifting slightly. "He has two choices: either serve his full sentence or hand

Maxis

any options at all meant he was being lenient

Alexis was

"Byron, I'm so sorry....

need for apologies," Byron said coolly, looking away. Just deliver

Don't worry,

he agrees. Alexis's eyes were

to rest

Theed

Alexis, who had

"Alright,

to say more, felt a wave of disappointment. Forcing a

of yourself, and I'll come see you again soon."

fatigue crossed Byron's face as he closed his eyes for a moment, then

A hint of

that Maeve had brought over from

was stuck in the hospital room all day, having something alive and vibrant to look at might improve his mood. He h had I to admit, the dark,

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