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“I’d already mapped out the design concepts and style for the new season, so pulling the sketches together came pretty naturally,” Arabella explained.
“Understood. I’ll get samples into production right away and send you photos once they’re ready,” Colton replied.
Arabella shook her head. “Just call me–I’ll come take a look in person. Photos never capture the details like the real thing does.”
“Got it. I’ll do that,” Colton said.
She glanced over at him. “Has the Marla situation been handled?”
“Yes. Andy should start getting updates within the next couple of days,” Colton assured her.
“Good. That’s fine then,” Arabella said with a nod of satisfaction.
She checked the time. “If there’s nothing else, I should get going.”
“I’ll walk you out,” Colton offered, following her out of the studio.
As she opened her car door, Arabella looked back at him. “I might bring a few paintings by in a few days. You can help me display and sell them then.”
Colton raised an eyebrow curiously. “Heading out to paint again?”
“That’s the plan. Haven’t locked in a date yet,” she replied.
“Perfect. I’ve actually had a few clients asking about your work. This saves me from having to track you down for pieces. I’ll go ahead and confirm the orders, and once your paintings are ready, I’ll have them come pick them up directly,” Colton said.
“Handle it however you see fit,” Arabella said before slipping into her car.
Over the years, since it hadn’t been convenient for her to make public appearances, Colton had taken care of countless things on her behalf. She trusted him completely.
After watching Arabella drive off, Colton turned and headed back inside the studio.
He tidied up briefly before getting into his own car and making his way toward Horizon Corp.
When he found Andy and handed over the design portfolio, Andy looked genuinely surprised.
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“That was quick.”
“Didn’t want to keep Mr. Stewart waiting,” Colton replied politely.
“Alright. I’ll make sure he gets these,” Andy said, accepting the drawings.
“Am I free to go, then?” Colton asked.
“Yes. Payment will be deposited into your account,” Andy confirmed with a nod.
“Sounds good,” Colton said before turning to leave.
He didn’t even need to see Matthew in person. “Looks like Mr. Stewart probably accepts that I’m Tylin now. That should keep any suspicion off Arabella.”
Just as Colton was about to step away, he overheard Andy taking a call.
e sure about that?”
e really is overseas?”
“Alright. Understood.”
Realizing Andy had just received an update about Marla, Colton smirked to himself and stepped into the elevator.
After hanging up, Andy entered Matthew’s office.
“Mr. Stewart,” he began, swallowing nervously before continuing, “the designs from Tylin have been delivered.”
“Mm,” Matthew acknowledged flatly.
Andy pressed on. “We also received word from overseas. Marla’s been in talks over an investment project abroad recently, so it’s almost certain she is indeed overseas.”
Matthew looked
And
up, his gaze icy. “Did you find any record of her leaving the country?”
iately lowered his head. “No. But if she made an effort to avoid being tracked, it’s
ng would show up.”
exactly where she is overseas. Don’t come back to me with vague reports about. hent deal,” Matthew said, his tone cold and sharp.
nt help but shiver. “Yes, sir.”
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Ever since yesterday, Matthew had been unusually intimidating.
He glanced at Matthew and, seeing no further instructions, quietly backed out of the office.
Outside, Andy let out a quiet sigh and patted his chest.
This job is going to give me a heart attack one of these days.
Inside the office, Matthew’s eyes were dark, his demeanor cold enough to unsettle anyone.
For some reason, he couldn’t shake a lingering sense of restlessness, though he couldn’t
inpoint why.
documents, but the words only seemed to irritate him further.
nd walked out of the office.
t caught his breath, froze when he saw Matthew emerge. Softly, he asked, here are we headed?”
car brought around,” was all Matthew said as he strode toward the elevator.
hurried after him, arranging for the car while half–jogging to keep up.
wnstairs, the driver already had the car waiting.
Once inside, Matthew instructed, “To the pharmaceutical plant.”
“Yes, sir,” the driver replied, starting the engine.
Andy sat quietly beside him, trying to make himself as inconspicuous as possible. It felt like the smartest move at the moment.
Matthew leaned back against the seat, staring out the window. His deep, unreadable eyes gave nothing away.
When they arrived at the pharmaceutical plant, the car came to a stop, but Matthew remained inside for a long while.
Andy sat beside him, hardly daring to breathe too loudly, worried that even the slightest shift might unsettle Matthew.
Seconds ticked by, then minutes. The atmosphere grew heavier, thick with a strange, almost suffocating tension.
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“Tap, tap.”
Someone knocked on the car window.
Andy glanced toward the sound and felt a wave of relief wash over him when he saw who it was. He motioned for the driver to roll down the window.
As the window lowered, Arabella looked at Matthew, her expression puzzled. “Mr. Stewart, are you here for something?”
“No,” Matthew replied evenly.
Arabella blinked. “Then what are you doing here?”
“Getting some sun,” Matthew said, his face cool and detached.