Clyde, flushed with anger, stormed out, leaving behind a threat.
“You’ll regret this.”
The sound of Clyde’s ireful departure gradually receded into silence.Lexi offered a remorseful expression, admitting, “I goofed up, Boss.I let Clyde sneak past me.”
Natalie, weary etched across her face, eased into her chair, eyes shut as she massaged her temples.
“No harm done.Just watch out next time.Mind getting me another coffee?”
Relieved by Natalie’s lack of reprimand, Lexi nodded, briskly exiting the room.
“Sure thing, I’ll grab it now.”
The office ambiance settled back into tranquility.
A lengthy sigh escaped Natalie.
Clyde’s intrusion had soured her previously pleasant mood. Even though she didn’t buy into the idea of Brandon’s infidelity, witnessing his closeness with another woman and the strategically angled photos that suggested an intimate embrace, jealousy was an unavoidable sensation.
However, she wasn’t one to stir up a storm over nothing.
Despite an initial pang of bitterness, she brushed off the negativity swiftly, refusing to dwell on it. What truly unsettled her was Clyde’s audacious intrusion into her studio. Memories of the misleading photo spoiled her mood further.
“Our studio’s security definitely needs a boost.We can’t afford to let just anyone waltz in.It’s a safety hazard.”
Murmuring to herself, Natalie logged onto the company’s digital platform, hoping some fresh orders might brighten her spirits. To her surprise, a potential client seemed interested in placing an order. This was no ordinary order.
Representing a company, the client was offering a business deal of a size unparalleled since Natalie’s studio launched. Her spirits lifted at the sudden good news, and she personally responded to the query.
“Hi there, what style of clothing would you like to order?”
A swift response greeted her.
‘Hello, we represent an online celebrity agency and are interested in a collection of formal attire for our influencers.Can you handle that?”
“Absolutely,” Natalie replied, her fingers flying across the keyboard.
“What quantity do you need? Any specific requests?” The correspondent forwarded their specifications and suggested a face-to-face meeting for further discussion. Natalie was overjoyed and couldn’t suppress her smile. Even though the attire requested wasn’t the most extravagant, the bulk order compensated and promised a substantial profit margin. Yet, thinking of the Internet celebrity agency… Natalie frowned as an image of Suzanne sprung to mind.
Could it be Suzanne’s company?
“Unlikely…”
Natalie shrugged off the implausible thought with a smile.
“There’s no reason they’d partner with me, especially for such a large order.”
As she mulled it over, she clicked open the client’s forwarded information.But when Natalie saw the company name, she froze in disbelief.
“Star Entertainment Isn’t that Suzanne’s? How could it be?”
Why would Suzanne bestow such a generous order? The mystery brewed, and a headache started to form as she recalled the photo Clyde had shared the day before.She had previously suspected Suzanne of meddling in Vivi’s situation.
Just as she thought things had settled down, Suzanne managed to secure Larson Group’s outsourcing project and is now also requesting formal attire from her.
Suzanne seemed to be haunting them relentlessly like an ever-present specter.
Lexi re-entered, bearing fresh coffee, to find Natalie staring anxiously at her computer.
Alarmed, Lexi inquired, “Boss, what’s up? You’re not looking so good.Should I dial Mr.Larson?”
Brandon had been explicit before his departure-if Natalie seemed distressed or unwell, he was to be notified without delay.
Lexi’s anxiety and concern made Natalie smile. “I’m fine. I just have a bad feeling about this order.”
Confused, Lexi asked, “Isn’t having an order a good thing? Why do you have a bad feeling about it? Is the client hard to please?”
Natalie’s smile turned cold as she replied, “! would rather she was hard to please!” She raised her chin, hinting Lexi to look at the client’s information.
Upon reading “Star Entertainment”, Lexi frowned and asked doubtfully, “How can Star Entertainment be kind enough to give us an order?”
Star Entertainment was Vivi’s agency, and their boss, Suzanne, had brought Vivi’s family to the studio, causing a scene.
“If you don’t want to take this order, we can just refuse. We have enough orders in the studio now. Besides, our reputation has improved, so business will soon be better,” Lexi comforted the worried Natalie.
However, Natalie shook her head with a serious expression and said, “There are things that can’t be avoided. Sooner or later, it will happen.” She made an appointment for a meeting with Star Entertainment. It seemed like the client was waiting for her reply, and as soon as she sent the message, they immediately agreed. Lexi was worried that Suzanne might have only placed the order to make trouble for Natalie. However, she didn’t have the right to interfere with her Boss’ decision, so she patted her chest and said resolutely, “Boss, please take me with you when you go to Star Entertainment, so 1 can protect you if any trouble arises.”
Amused, Natalie questioned, “What if we’re outnumbered? How will you protect me?”
Lexi touched her chin, thinking hard, and said righteously, “Then I’ll hold them back while you make a run for it! You can send help for me later.”
Natalie laughed, shaking her head. “Don’t worry. Brandon has arranged some strong bodyguards for my protection. Suzanne wouldn’t dare to do anything. You can go ahead with your work.” Thinking of Brandon’s strength and status, Lexi was relieved.
Indeed, Mr. Larson was both powerful and resourceful. How could he ever put Natalie in danger?
Natalie soon went to Star Entertainment to negotiate their cooperation.
As soon as she entered the building, the receptionist escorted her to the office on the top floor. “Miss White, this way please. Miss Duncan is waiting for you in her office.”
Natalie arrived at Suzanne’s office and saw Suzanne sitting at her desk, dressed in a crisp white suit, elegantly flipping through some documents.
The receptionist gently knocked on the door and said, “Miss Duncan, Miss White is here.” Suzanne immediately raised her head, stood up, and walked towards Natalie with a warm smile before saying, “Miss White, long time no see. You are beautiful as ever.”
Natalie smiled gently and replied, “I’m flattered, Miss Duncan.”
After Suzanne led Natalie to the lounge, they chatted for a while before getting straight to the point.
Once they finished discussing about the order of customized formal attire for Star Entertainment’s Internet celebrities,
Natalie was about to leave when Suzanne said with a smile, “Miss White, I have one more commission for you.”
Natalie sensed something amiss when she looked into Suzanne’s smiling eyes. She did not know why, but she always felt like Suzanne had been hiding her true face underneath her gentle smile.
However, as a professional, Natalie asked patiently, “What kind of clothes would you like me to design, Miss Duncan?”
Suzanne smiled and said slowly, “This is my personal order. I want you to design several suits and dresses for me that are suitable for pregnant women.”
Suzanne commissioned maternity clothes for herself?
Natalie’s body stiffened for a moment. After a few seconds, she looked up to meet Suzanne’s gaze. She couldn’t tell whether it was due to her heightened sensitivity to anything related to pregnancy lately, but she perceived a subtle hint of mockery in Suzanne’s eyes when she spoke.
When she locked eyes with Suzanne, however, there was nothing there.
“Miss White,” Suzanne said, waving her hand in front of Natalie, her smile warm and bright. “Is there a problem? Is it not going to be possible for your studio to design maternity clothing?” Natalie took a deep breath, convincing herself that she was just overthinking things.
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