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 the

venue was packed with journalists and influencers, all there to hype The Ellington Group’s

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

and Vivienne

knocked, “Mr. Percival, everything’s

straightening his suit. “Vivienne,

fleetingly brushing over Belle

a beat. Had Vivienne noticed

disguise

lip, Belle followed

with a stomach

on my way.” Vivienne

Well-prepared, indeed.

slipped out the back as Percival

the media, he could not refuse. Taking a sip, he felt

Thomas some instructions, Percival silently retired to

followed once Percival had left, unaware

one in the venue had noticed that the protagonists of

the lounge, Percival found Vivienne

on the sofa, eyes

Click!

door lock

of a gun,

lips curled slightly, eyes opening, “Mr. B, how do you

Belle was unfazed.

he was poisoned with Boar

how do you do?” Belle looked down at Percival with arrogance,

“How can you be

here. Who else

the Ellington Group, Belle had been itching to administer Boar Poison to Percival. But he was always with Vivienne, never allowing an

send Vivienne away and poison Percival

It took some effort.

lounge, “Vivienne, she

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