The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 39

Sophia heard a girl’s voice griping from behind her, “What’s this Yolanda stuff all about? You’re acting like you don’t know me. My name is Marian Barlow, Marian, OK?”

Sophia didn’t know if she was just being oversensitive to the name “Yolanda’ and mistakenly thought it was about her, or if it was really just a coincidence. She couldn’t help but turn her head to sneak a peek at the girl, then at Don, both

strangers.

She shook her head with a chuckle, scolding herself for being too touchy, and then headed to the other side of the

exhibition area.

The seminar was about to kick off, and everyone had already snagged their seats early.

Sophia checked the time on her phone, there was still a while to go, so she walked into the multimedia classroom.

At the entrance, staff were collecting resumes and portfolios. Sophia had brought hers along, too, but hesitated for a moment when she thought of the “Yolanda incident from earlier.

The girl collecting resumes shot a puzzled look at the resume in her hand, then at her, “Hello?”

She said it with a meaningful glance at the resume and portfolio Sophia was holding.

Sophia hesitated, then handed it over. Thanks.”

The girl smiled, “No worries.”

Sophia returned the smile and took a seat in the back row of the classroom.

it was the “Yolanda thing messing with her head or not, Sophia

bumped into her earlier was now seated in the front row and waved cheerfully

with a smile and then stepped

Brandon was searching for, were Don and Brandon old pals? Or was

was so caught up in these guesses that she couldn’t focus on the seminar and didn’t feel like sticking around. Seizing the chance as the speaker changed, she slipped out of the

the podium and headed to the entrance, where he picked up the stack of resumes that wasn’t exactly thin and

she had to take the long way around to the front.

an awkward smile as

had nearly been hit earlier, asked

smile. I just have something going on at home and have to hurry

back. “Family first, don’t let us

nodded with a smile as a response, not lingering on small talk, and after saying goodbye, she

upon a new ancient-style design portfolio. The clever fusion of classical window patterns and garden elements with modern materials caught his attention. He pulled out that portfolio along with the resume, and the name

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his eyebrows in surprise, not expecting to uncover a

turned to the girl collecting resumes, shaking the resume, “Did she

The girl who just said hi to you.” It wasn’t that she had a super memory. It was just that Sophia’s resume was so minimalist compared to the flashy ones. around it. The resume was just a simple sheet of

retreating figure, somewhat surprised, and somehow

sec, call me if you need anything,” he said in a rush, taking Sophia’s portfolio with

after her.

“Ms. Yearwood.”

building, she heard Don’s voice behind

around, puzzled, to see Don

“What’s up?” she asked.

his chest, and handed her the resume, “Ms. Yearwood, is

looked at it, recognized it as hers, and nodded,

breath, said, “Ms. Yearwood, I’m really into your design work. Would you be interested