Chapter 504

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The unexpected news briefly startled Linsey. “Carol Lawson wants a design from me?”
The Lawson family undoubtedly had access to the most celebrated designers in the city. Yet here Carol was, choosing to visit her personally for a project.
Though uncertainty lingered, Linsey gathered herself and asked, “Has Miss Lawson been shown to the meeting room already?”
“She has,” the colleague said with a quick nod.
“Alright, I’ll go meet her now.” Linsey quickly organized the scattered papers on her desk, picked up her notebook and pen, and set off down the hall.
The moment Linsey stepped through the doorway, her gaze immediately found Carol, poised elegantly on the center sofa.
Her tailored designer suit, flawless hairstyle, and impeccable appearance declared loudly the refined elegance associated with the powerful Lawson family.
At the gentle click of the door, Carol placed her cup gently onto the table, turning her head gracefully to greet Linsey without bothering to rise. “Linsey, it’s been quite some time.”
Linsey offered a small, polite nod as she moved forward. “Miss Lawson.”
Just before Linsey could take a seat, Carol’s voice drifted through the air with casual authority. “Linsey, don’t sit just yet.”
Linsey stopped midway, standing composedly, her expression serene as she met Carol’s gaze.
“Is there something else you require first, Miss Lawson?” Linsey asked.
Carol glanced nonchalantly toward her abandoned coffee, lips curled in mild distaste. “Well, I sampled the coffee here and found it disappointingly ordinary. Perhaps you could make a quick trip to my favorite café instead?”
As Carol spoke, her intense gaze locked onto Linsey, causing a twinge of discomfort in her.
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
Briefly diverting her gaze, Linsey composed herself and then asked, “Miss Lawson, did you come here today to talk about design?”
With a casual air, Carol responded, “Yes, that’s why I’m here. However, I find it hard to concentrate without my favorite coffee in hand.”
Reclining with a mixture of playfulness and sincerity, she added, “You lead the Fashion Design Department here at CR Corporation; accommodating a simple client preference should be within your capabilities, right?”
Within moments, Linsey understood that Carol was provoking her.
Such hostility was not new to Linsey; years of similar challenges had honed her senses.
Her carefree days were over, replaced by a keen awareness of people’s intentions toward her.
Linsey had no doubts about Carol’s feelings toward her.
The tension had been evident since their encounter at the Lawson family’s event.
This understanding brought Linsey a sense of relief. A small smile played on her lips as she maintained her composure. “As you’ve pointed out, my role is to create designs for my clients. Handling errands, however, falls under the expertise of professionals.”
Before Carol could respond, Linsey was already reaching for her phone. “Since you’re used to luxury, you might not know about the many services available for errands. I’d be happy to connect you with one.”
Carol’s face hardened, her smile turning into a grimace. “I was under the impression that you would take care of a simple request like this personally.”
Without pausing, Linsey responded confidently, “Wouldn’t doing that just mean throwing away my effort? You’ve approached me because you believe in my talent. Why should I bother myself with insignificant tasks?”
Carol examined Linsey closely, noticing the quiet certainty that radiated from her calm demeanor.
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