Chapter 35
Peter glanced over at Keith and noticed that he was still watching Serena indently. After a brief pause, he said, “Ms. Gray, tomorrow morning! We’ll have a proper discussion about it.”
Serena nodded and said, “Sure. Thank you, Mr. Lyles”
She stole a glance at Keith and saw his eyes were still on her. A warmth bloomed in her chest. She knew Kerth did that just to help her.
Keith caught the grateful look in her eyes and held her gare for a moment. His lips pressed together slightly, and a barely pertape
The next morning, led by the receptionist, Serena arrived at Peter’s office.
“Please have a seat, Ms. Gray Peter said, gesturing toward the chair.
*Mr. Lyles, about the design proposal we previously submitted.” Serena came to the point
However, before she could finish, Peter cut her off “To be frank, Ms. Gray, I’m not satisfied with your proposal” After a brief pause, his tone became serious. “I’m looking for a team with more experience and proven capability”
Serena had thought that with Keith’s support, things might go more smoothly. She hadn’t expected Peter to reject their work so directly
Her slender fingers clenched tightly around the folder in her hands. “Mc Lyles, I know I’m new to the team, but I’ve put a lot of thought and effort into this project, it means a great deal to me
Peter had been ready to reject her, but Keith’s words and attitude toward Serena from the day before echoed in his mind
- there must
He frowned and thought, “Keith Bunnon is known as a shrewd and capable businessman in this industry. If he holds this girl in high regard, there be more to her than meets the eye
Ater a moment’s hesitation, Pater swallowed his refusal and said, “Ms. Gray, I can give you another chance.”
you so much, Mr. Lyles do my wiry best,” replied Serena
Just then, a soft knock came at the office door,
Peter said, “Come in.”
Shane entered the office, walked over to Peter, and whispered in his ear, “Mr. Lyles, Mrs. Lyles’s prenatal check–up is coming up soon
Peter glanced at his watch and then looked back at Serena. “That’s all for today, Ms. Gray, Shane will send you a list of revised requirements, Can you come back in three days? I expect a proposal that can impressime.
Serena nodded and let the office. Peter gave her another chance, but it was clear he remained dissatisfied with the anginal proposal
As she walked out, Serena suddenly recalled Shane’s mention of Peter’s wife’s prenatal check–up. The image of an expectant father flashed in her mind.
She thought, ‘As an expectant father, the house needs must be different. His home needs more than just elegance–it needs warmth, safety, and even playfulness. And we completely overlooked the needs of a child in our design
As Seen went back and stepped into the office lobby, she nearly collided with Erika
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Trika stond there with her arms cinsed and glared at Serena, “Well, will,
great designer finally decides to show up. Where have you hear during
Serena replied, “Thad a meeting with Mr Lyles bom tyles Group”
Luka sneered, “Mr. Lyles? Don’t i weren’t you?”
laugh. You think somstone as busy as him would waste time meeting with your i
| You were just slacking off.
“You don’t get to decide whether I was stacking or not,” Serena replied coldly
Her nerves were already frayed from the meeting with Peter, and Erika’s sarcastic foon only made things worse.
Seeing Serena’s grim face, Erika grew even more smug. She glanced at Serena up and down and said with a mocking smile, “I said you’d never pull off This project. Might as well quit now. Don’t embarass yourself.”
