Chapter 111 She Owes Him Again.
Whitney rained silent for a moment.
Noel didn’t rush her. He took his time, sipping the coffee she had prepared
“Howard, she’s just an assistant and a new one at that. This question is clearly beyond her capabilities. There’s no need to make things difficult for her,” Amy interjected, frigning concem but, in reality, enjoying the spectacle.
Her words sounded like an attempt to smooth things over, but Whitney could tell they were laced with mockery
Hosing preliminary design ideas and suggestions is part of a design assistant’s role. If she can’t even do that, I have to question how she was hired, Noel said cebdly, his words colting without hesitation.
Amy’s delight grew at his sharperligor.
Whitney clenched her fists, hernails digging into berpalins Only when the sting of pain registered did she lift her gaze. Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself and spoke in a calm but firm tone.
“II ME. Howard wants to hear my thoughts, then I’ll share them.”
Noel’s eyes were serd on hers. He gave a slight nod, signaling for her to continue.
“People tend to associate hospitals with anxiety and unease. It’s a serious and solemn place. While the interior design should prioritize human–centered case, The exterior should project hope and warmth.
“Green is a color of hope. The hospital’s structure could take inspiration from the shape of a leaf, incorporating natural elements like gardens or courtyards. Green rooftops could make the building more visually appealing while also regulating indoor temperatures and reducing energy consumption.
“We could also add more thoughtful facilities, like a children’s play area, a coffee shop, or a bookstore, creating awelcoming environment for both patients and
Though Whitney’s understanding of the project was limited, as a family member of someone in a vegetative state and someone who had spent years in and out of hospitals, she had already come up with some ideas in her mind
Noel’s gaze directly.
blinked in surprise. They had been stuck debating lighting, ventilation, and color schemes, locked into the conventional idea that hospitals
and white topes.
her initial shock faded, Amy’s expression darkened. She noticed the glint of admiration in
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recruitment team has an excellent eye for talent, Noel said as
followed suit standing as
to brewing coffee. That would be a waste. I trust you, as a designer, can
talent ”
a second before she forced it back onto her face. “You know me
was doing. Any had belittled her, dismissing her
chosen to respond with actions rather than words, allowing her to prove herself. It was far more effective
approval, Amy could no longer
She realized she now owed him a favor
flashed her a smile. “Being an assistant seems a bit beneath you, doesn’t it? If you perform well, I’ll recommend you for an
Amy,” Whitney replied with
theory alone won’t cut it–you’ll need to do a site survey. Go to the construction site, re check all the measurement points, gather the data, and hand it over to me. It must be done before the end
office and
the time–it was nearly lunchtime.
Beata wheeled her chair over to Whitney’s desk. “What did you do to upset her? She’s not even letting you eat lunch first and just
embarrassed her in front of Noel
real reason. Instead, she said, “she probably wants
me some practical
it helped her feel better. After all, surveying was part of the job.
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