Chapter 34
Aber much deliberation, Serena made up her mind to see Peter in person. Without wasting another moment, she flagged down, gave the driver address, and soon arrived at Peter’s company
Excuse me, I’d to Mr. Peter Lyles Serena said politely to the receptionist
The receptionist prve her a quick once over and asked, “Do you have an appointment?”
“No, but I’ve been in contact with his assistant, Shane, and
“if you don’t have an appointment, Mr. Lyles won’t see you.” The receptionist interrupted Serena, her eyes already dropping back to the paperworkin
front of her.
Serena had no choice but to pull out her phone and dial Shane’s number. “Shane, I’m at the front desk of your company now. Does Mr. Lyles have a
moment to meet with me?”
Shane replied, “Ms. Gray, Mr. Lytes is really busy right now. We will contact you later to discuss your design proposal. Why don’t you go back for now!”
Serena’s grip on her phone tightened. She insisted, “Shane, this project means a lot to me. I’ll wait downstairs, however long it takes.”
Shane replied in a cold tone, “You can wait until tomorrow morning, but Mr. Lyles still won’t see you.”
Serma didn’t respond but hung up the call. She found an empty couch in a quiet corner of the lobby, sat down, and waited in silence.
A lot of people walked through the lobby, yet no one paid her the slightest attention
pened to pass through
obby just the (imis gaze dritted idly over the surroundings until it suddenly stopped at a couch in the corner.
Keith paused his steps. He saw Serena, head bowed, clutching all of paper tightly in her hands. She curled slightly inward, looking tired
Noticing someone looking at her, Serena looked up and saw a man walking toward her. She thought, “Keith? What is he doing here?”
“Serenal” Keith greeted her…
“Mi, Brannen? What are you doing here?” Serena acked in surprise,
“To here for a business meeting”
Serena bit her lower lip, unconsciously tightening her hold on the rolled up drawings. She pushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear, trying to compose herself.
maith’s gaze dropped to the papers in her handh, and he asked, “And you? What are you doing here?”
Serena replied, “I came to see Mr. Lyles. I wanna talk about the design proposal, but he’s too busy to meet with me.”
Keith frowned slightly. “You mean Peter?”
As they spoke, a man stopped briskly out of the elevator. He wore a wide smile on his face and extended his hands. “Mr. Brannon, welcome
Acker of hope it up in Serena’s heart upon spring Peter
“Mr. Lyles, good to see you,” Keith r
While Peter an
replied with polite wan
exchanged greetings. Serena seized the brief moment and stepped forward, offering the design drafts with a nervous smile. “Mr. Lyles, I’m Serena, the designer working on your home project.”
Chapter 34
Peter had been about to continue speaking with Keith, but the interruption made him pause, He noticed Keith’s gaze hadn’t strayed from Serena since the moment he stepped into the lobby.
“Do you guys know each other?” Peter asked, mildly surprised.
“Yes. Seri did me a big favor not long ago,” Keith said.
The way Keith used her nickname made Peter’s smile alter ever so slightly. Peter couldn’t help the thought that crossed his mind. “What exactly is going on between them?”
“Oh, so you’re Ms. Gray. I had no idea you and Mr. Brannon were acquainted. My apologies,” said Peter,
Serena felt a wave of relief wash over her, thinking. Thank goodness I ran into Keith
“Mr. Lyles, I have some new ideas about the design proposal we submitted earlier. I’d really like to discuss with you in person, Serena instantly said, not wanting to waste the opportunity.
