Belle was indeed a gem unearthed by the hardworking HR Director of The Ellington Group. Within just a week, she had delivered the designs to Percival’s office.

Thomas had finished his boot camp training and returned to Percival’s side. “Boss, the design department’s Belle is waiting outside.”

Percival glanced at the designs in his hand and handed them to Vivienne while saying, “Vivienne, take a look at these.”

Vivienne flipped through the pages and nodded. “Let her in.”

Belle walked in nervously, stealing glances at Percival and quickly looking away, “Mr. Percival, Vivienne.”

Vivienne did not look up, simply muttering, “Good design work.”

“Thank you, but it’s still not up to par with your work. I feel something’s off. It doesn’t match the initial concept. Could you perhaps offer some guidance?”

As Belle spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Percival.

Vivienne made a few quick annotations on Belle’s design and handed it back.

Belle accepted it with both hands, nodding at Vivienne and then turning to Percival. “Mr. Percival, I plan to host a launch party next week. We’ll invite Rivenwood’s A-list celebrities and society ladies to create a buzz for our new line. What do you think?”

Percival barely looked up as he replied, “Mhm.”

Belle pursed her lips and left Percival’s office in silence.

Once the door closed, the timid look on Belle’s face disappeared.

Back in the office, Vivienne’s lips curved into a smile, sensing something amusing afoot.

Percival waved Thomas away, who left discreetly.

Standing up, Percival sat next to Vivienne. “You seem pleased?”

“Of course, the show’s about to start.”

later, at

journalists and influencers, all there to hype The Ellington

The Ellington Group’s launch was a prestigious affair that could bring valuable connections

Vivienne waited

Percival, everything’s set.

his suit. “Vivienne, wait

acknowledged, her gaze fleetingly

a beat. Had

her disguise

her lip, Belle followed Percival

Vivienne. Thaddeus has come down with a

on my

Well-prepared, indeed.

out the back as

a sip, he felt his

giving Thomas some instructions, Percival silently retired to

a distance and followed once Percival had left, unaware that a rotund waiter also

one in the venue had noticed that the protagonists of this party

Percival found Vivienne

sat on the sofa, eyes closed, a mask

Click!

lock was gently

muzzle of

lips curled slightly, eyes opening, “Mr.

Belle was unfazed.

poisoned with Boar Poison and guessed her identity.

you do?” Belle looked down at Percival with arrogance, “Perhaps I misspoke. Given your condition, you’re

“How can you be

not here. Who else would cure

had been itching to administer Boar Poison to Percival. But he was always with

time, she had managed to send Vivienne away and poison

It took some effort.

deepened, speaking towards the lounge, “Vivienne,

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