The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 597

"Yep. President Poe just called me, saying he got his hands on a design proposal that's right on the money. He's already touched base with the designer, and they're both over the moon about it, plus it's not gonna break the bank. So, they're hoping to roll with this one," Kent said. "As for the nitty-gritty tweaks, they're hoping you could get in touch with the designer to hash it out."

"Did I ever tell you that the science museum's design is Starlight Group's call?" Brandon's voice had mellowed a bit, clearly not thrilled about President Poe going rogue on the design decision.

"I did bring it up with President Poe," Kent quickly added, picking up on Brandon's discontent, "But he suggested that you take a gander at the proposal first, saying it's a good match with the school's architectural vibe."

Brandon fell silent for a moment. "Just have him shoot it to my inbox, and send a copy to Don while he's at it."

"Will do."

Kent agreed promptly, a bit taken aback by Brandon's swift acquiescence but also sensing that Brandon had softened up a lot since the debacle with the designer Sophia, who was turned down. He was no longer shooting things down on the spot, especially after Sophia's incident, insisting on personally reviewing any design work touched by Star-Dempsey Architects.

After hanging up, Kent quickly called President Poe back to let him know that Brandon needed to see the design first and asked him to send it over.

To President Poe, Brandon not outright rejecting the proposal was already a hopeful sign, so he eagerly sent Sophia's design to Kent and then reassured Sophia with a smile, "The alum donating the science museum wants to review your design first."

Then, fearing Sophia might have concerns, he quickly added, "But don't sweat it. At the end of the day, it's the school's science museum, for the students' use, so the school's got the final say on which design we go with."

Sophia nodded. "I understand, thank you, President Poe."

The advance deposit from President Poe was already a nod of approval to her work, and Sophia was deeply grateful.

"I'll hit you up once we've got everything sorted out," President Poe said.

Sophia nodded, thanked him again, and seeing she was at the curb, said goodbye to President Poe and hailed a taxi to take off.

Brandon ended the call and then dialed Don to check on the progress of the science museum's design.

Since it was a donation in Sophia's name, he had high expectations for the aesthetics and didn't trust anyone else with it, so he had specifically instructed Don to handle the design himself.

"Bro, you just sent me the requirements yesterday. How fast do you think I am?"

the other end, obviously groggy from being woken

out a

the time Sophia designed a Republican-era mansion for the Frost family, his breath catching at

woke up a bit more and, concerned, called

they've got a solid design proposal they want to use directly. I've asked Kent to forward it to you too. You've got a more professional eye, so give

thing," Don agreed on the spot, "Tell Kent to send

arranged. Keep an eye on

said, giving a few more instructions before hanging up and noticing Theresa looking listless, leaning against him, not looking

what's wrong?" he asked, scooping her up in his

could

felt her forehead, which was

and he turned to the driver, Jason, "Jason, to

it," Jason quickly U-turned

barely hung up on Brandon when his inbox pinged with

it open; it was the design proposal for West District

and he

grabbed his jacket, snatched up his phone, and hurried to his study to fire

the design of the

museum.

proposal

phone, intending to call Brandon to ask about the design, but paused,

School science museum design?" Don inquired, a

his brow, confused.

who the designer is, see if there's any detailed background info on them,

Kent asked,

from this design style,"

silent for a

right on it," Kent said,