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

influencers, all there to hype The Ellington Group’s new product

voluntarily, for being part of The Ellington Group’s launch was a prestigious affair that could bring valuable

Vivienne

Belle knocked, “Mr. Percival, everything’s

suit. “Vivienne, wait here

acknowledged, her gaze fleetingly brushing over Belle

beat. Had Vivienne

disguise

Belle followed Percival

a call from Dorian. “Trouble, Vivienne. Thaddeus has come down with a stomach bug at the nursery and has been rushed to

on my way.” Vivienne

Well-prepared, indeed.

out the back as Percival finished his speech

media, he could not refuse. Taking a sip, he felt his vision blur and his breathing tighten. Something was happening to his body, but the subtle sensations were

giving Thomas some instructions, Percival silently

from a distance and followed once Percival had left, unaware that a

noticed that the protagonists of this party had

lounge, Percival found Vivienne

sofa, eyes

Click!

door lock was gently

muzzle of a gun, inching closer

slightly, eyes opening,

Belle was unfazed.

must have realized he was poisoned with Boar Poison and guessed

do?” Belle looked down at Percival with arrogance,

can

Vivienne’s not here. Who else

administer Boar Poison to Percival. But he was always with Vivienne,

to send Vivienne away

It took some effort.

towards the lounge, “Vivienne, she says

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