Chapter 85
Thanks for the opportunity, Ms. Vinci, What kind of style are you thinking for the piece?” Charlotte calmly opened her design notebook, ready to jot down notes
Sonia’s eyes lingered on Charlotte’s face before she smiled. Ms. Vance, you are actually qualified for this, right? I mean, I’m a public figure–I can’t just with some random amateur. I need legit professional design work []
Charlotte caught the bitchy undertone but kept her cool]
work
“Ms. Vinci, I promise 111 create something that perfectly matches your style and personality. If you’re not happy with my work, you’re totally free to find someone else.
Charlotte stayed composed.
not
ot giving an inch.[]
Something calculating flashed in Sonia’s eyes: “Ms. Vance, what I want is actually pretty straightforward–something completely unique that’ll make people Temember me. Next month’s awards show is huge for my career. I need to be the one everyone’s talking about.
Charlotte nodded seriously. “Absolutely. 111 design something that showcases your personal brand while incorporating distinctive elements to make sure the piece is both sophisticated and show stopping
Perfect. Im confident you get what I’m going for… since we seem to have similar… interests,” Sonia said, her words dripping with subtext.[]
If Charlotte couldn’t read between those lines by now, sherd he a complete moron.
This bitch obviously knew exactly who she was and had shown up here to start shit
Charlotte kept her voice level. “I think everyone can appreciate beautiful things.“||
Watching Charlotte stay so calm made Sonia want to claw her eyes oUL
Soon everyone would see whether Charlotte actually had any real talent
Some gold digger who’d fucked her way into this job had no business being here.
If this woman made Cassian look bad, how could he possthly keep her around?[]
Totelly. I’m really excited to see what kind of magle you can create,” Sunin said with fake enthusiasm.
“Til give in my all at have the preliminary designs ready in three days,” Charlotte kept things strictly business
“Looking forward to it,” Sonia said coolly. “Oh, and Ms. Vance? Jual some friendly advice–its probably smart not to get too attached to things that yours. T
arent really
Don’t worry about me. Ms. Vinci, What’s meant to be will be, and trying to hold onto something that isn’t yours never works out, Charlotte replied smoothly.
jeft looking totally pensée
Charlotte exhaled quietly. That woman really couldn’t wait to cause drama!||
But that was definitely going to be a pain in the ass. Sonia was obviously a troublemaker, and who knew what kind of bullshit she’d try to pull.]
since Cantan hadn’t mentioned anything about their history, Charlotte would just play dumb||
At quaffing
Charlotte got a call from her mother–in–law ||
ry was railing to invite them over for dinner []
“Hey Mom
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dinner with idim after work. I made this incredible butternut squash soups that I know
ing special, Charlotte was always the first person she thought of ||
hat sounds amazing, thanks Mom Well head over right after work, Cassian’s probably st
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“Perfect”
After hanging up, Charlotte shot Cassian a text about dinner at his parents place.
He quickly replied telling her to meet him at the corner near the office.]]
A few minutes later, Charlotte spotted Cassian’s car waiting nearby.
Today he was driving a sleek black Porsche Cayenne.]]
Charlotte glanced around to make sure no coworkers were watching, then quickly slipped into the passenger seat.
Sering her acting all stealthy, Cassian’s serious expression broke into an amused grin. “Why are you sneaking around like we’re having an affair? Am I that embarrassing to be seen with?”
Charlotte looked a little clarassed just don’t want to start office gossip. Oh, can we swing by Williams Sonoma first? I want to grab some of those gourmet chocolates your mom loves,
Charlotte was incredibly thoughtful–whenever they visited his family, she always brought everyone’s favorite treats.
