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A ripple of surprise and uncomfortable coursed through Lukas.
No wonder the two of them seemed so intimate.
He calmly unfurled a dossier before him, "Why you didn't mention it before?"
A bitter smile touched Cole's lips as he answered honestly, "I lost touch with my university acquaintances for a
long time. It's been three years since | last saw Reese."
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Lukas felt a of relief hearing this explanation.
He mulled over that he must have deemed Reese as his possession, that's why he would feel
uncomfortable.
After all, she was an integral part of his family from legal part.
Leaning back in his chair, Lukas spoke casually, "Since you know her well, tellwhat you know about
her."
Cole pondered briefly, "Reese is fiercely loyal and possesses exceptional design talent."
"What do you mean by 'exceptional design talent“?" Lukas arched an eyebrow, seeking further clarity.
Unfaltering, Cole replied candidly, "Amongst all the designers I've encountered, she stands out as the most
talented."
A fractional contraction danced within Lukas's pupils, his tone stripped of sentiment. | wasn't aware you held
such a high opinion of her."
Meanwhile, Reese descended to the lower floors.
Even before stepping into the design department, rumors of her participation in the prestigious Century Jewelry
Competition had already swept through the office.
Though veiled, people couldn't help making indirect remarks about her.
Yet, Reese brushed these comments aside, determined not to be affected.
However, the atmosphere took an unexpected turn as someone suddenly mentioned private jewelry
customization. A chorus of sour remarks echoed through the office.
"Speople, regardless of how talent, can never match Victoria. Her list of private clients at Strakovski
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"| guess someone won't have a bustling list of clients waiting for their designs."
Reese's brows knitted as she absorbed the details displayed on the private custom orders document
before her.
Indeed, there existed a minimum quota - a financial threshold each client had to meet for personalized orders
per month.
Falling short for three consecutive months resulted in bonus deductions and even potential dismissal.
Her eyes
flickered as her mind drifted back to her tenure at Trifleming. While a few clients had sought her for custom
work, the atelier didn't possess a dedicated unit for private custom orders. Furthermore, Clark had forbidden her
from engaging in such undertakings privately.
But now, an avenue had opened up. She resolved to reach out to her previous clients, gauging whether they
retained a demand for her expertise.
Amidst her musings, Raven sidled up, her expression a canvas of indignation.
Reese playfully prodded Raven's cheek and chuckled, "What's irking you this time?"
Raven's voice dropped, a conspiratorial hush between them, "Word has it that Victoria didn't boast such a prolific
private clientele. However, when Emily left a while back, she passed on a significant portion of her clients to
Victoria."
Reese's eyes widened. Raven implied that Emily had endorsed Victoria as the successor for her private
clients.
Under these circumstances, most patrons would heed Emily's endorsement, granting Victoria an opportunity to
craft their jewelry visions.
No wonder Victoria staunchly defended Emily.
Reese met Raven's gaze, her smile unwavering. "It's fine. As long as we're skilled, clients will naturally find their
way to us."
Observing Reese's composure, Raven's curiosity got the best of her. She blinked, gazing at Reese with an
inquisitive intensity. "Reese, why did you share your design drafts with Alexa before?"
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She distinctly recalled Reese's initial statement that it had been her own choice.
Reese's smile was soft as she explained, "Back then, fwasn't my pursuit. | just wanted a simple life. And
there's another aspect..."
"My ex boyfriend didn't like the idea ofbecoming too prominent. He often said, 'A tree standing tall invites
the strongest wind.' He believed | didn't need to engage in a rat race to draw attention to myself and be the
center of it all. His vision was forto settle down as a full-thomemaker!"
Raven, privy to the online chatter about Reese, felt a twinge of anger. "Then why did he end up with
Alexa..."
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Did Clark ever truly love her? Reese pondered, eventually nodding to herself. Yes, he probably did. She could
sense it earlier on.
Her own lukewarm demeanor might have eroded his affection. Despite his despicable affair with Alexa, love, and
relationships couldn't be blamed entirely on one person.
Witnessing Reese's calm expression, Raven sensed her reluctance to delve further. Swiftly, she changed the
topic. "People in the design department can't stop whispering about you."
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Raven held genuine affection for Reese, and Reese reciprocated the sentiment, her advice genuinely
caring.
Raven nodded, though she couldn't resist quipping. "Director Hopkins seems to have your back. With him in your
corner, they might tread more cautiously."
Cole's nsuddenly resurfaced in Reese's mind. She'd forgotten to update Ava about this development.
Quickly reaching for her phone, she excused herself. "Raven, you should get back to work. | need to make
a call!"
As Reese's call connected, Ava was just wrapping up a substantial project and descending the stairs.
Reese's voice carried excitement through the phone, "Guess who | bumped into just now?"
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Ava, who had spent last night searching for Cole, was feeling a bit out of sorts. Absently, the responded.
"Who?"
Reese's chuckle danced in the air. "It's Cole!"
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