Chapter 1304
Unlike Lara, who couldn’t stop complaining, Linsey kept her expression serious and slipped into deep thought.
A long moment passed before Linsey started asking Lara specific questions about the show. Lara answered every question honestly, making sure to include all the details. As soon as Lara finished, Linsey’s whole face lit up. She clapped her hands and said, “I have a plan!”
Lara stared at her in surprise, amazed by how quickly Linsey seemed to figure things out. “Already? What’s your idea?”
Linsey signaled for Lara to come closer, and once Lara leaned in, she began to explain her plan in a whisper.
“We’ve got an easy fix here. The public hasn’t seen those design drafts yet. Only the overall theme has been revealed, which means we could swap the drafts for a new set without anyone noticing,” Linsey said, outlining her plan.
At the mention of this workaround, Lara’s entire demeanor brightened. “That’s honestly genius,” Lara remarked, her grin widening with newfound hope.
However, her smile quickly faded. A sigh escaped her lips, and Linsey tilted her head, trying to understand the sudden shift in mood.
Linsey studied her expression. “Is something still bothering you?”
Lara didn’t hesitate. “Where are we supposed to find design drafts that match the theme in time for the presentation?” she asked, cutting straight to the heart of the matter. “Even if the entire design team worked nonstop, we’d barely manage half of it with the deadline so close.”
Instead of getting worried, Linsey simply snapped her fingers and offered a confident smile. “Don’t stress about it. I have a solution.”
When Collin had restricted her to the villa, Linsey spent her time working on design concepts just to pass the days. By chance, one of those old drafts already aligned with nearly eighty percent of their current design theme.
Though the set was incomplete, they could finish the rest with the full department’s help. And when it came to presenting the concept and explaining the finer details, no one could speak about her designs better than she could. She was confident she could step in for Frida and handle that herself.
With this new plan, they would sidestep the crisis, giving Linsey a chance to prove herself to their clients. It was also an opportunity to build connections and, eventually, take Felix down.
Linsey and Lara wasted no time. Once the plan was settled, they dove right in. Lara took it upon herself to encourage the team, while Linsey skipped lunch and rushed straight back to Vista Villa to get started.
Meanwhile, Collin sat in his study, locked in a video call with Dustin. From the computer speakers, Dustin’s playful tone cut through clearly. “So, did you and Linsey get into a fight or something?”
Collin narrowed his eyes, uninterested in giving a direct answer. “What makes you say that?”
Dustin raised his hands in defense. “Relax. I’m not spying on you. You just look grumpy, and since you never leave the house, it’s not hard to guess who got on your nerves. With only the household staff and Linsey around, she’s the obvious suspect.”
Collin couldn’t argue with that logic and let out a quiet, dismissive snort.
Seeing he had hit the mark, Dustin arched an eyebrow and pressed for details. “Alright, what exactly did you two argue about? You look pretty shaken up.