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    “Nice designs.”


    “Thank you, Mrs. Lawrence.” A spark of hope ignited in Sadie’s chest.


    “These designs not only fulfill Mr. Lawrence’s specifications, but I’ve also introduced some innovative ideas… They were inspired by the love story between you and Mr. Lawrence, symbolizing a decade ofpanionship andmitment. I hope they resonate as more than just jewelry, but as a testament to your journey together.”


    For the first time, a shift appeared in Leanna’sposed demeanor. Her eyes lingered, and her fingers gently caressed the cover of the portfolio, as if touching a fond memory. “How… how did you know all this?”


    Sadie gave a modest smile. “As a designer, understanding the stories behind my clients enriches my work. Your story with Mr. Lawrence, while not widely known, isn’t exactly hidden. I did some research.”


    Leanna looked at Sadie more intently, her expression bing moreplex. The room’s atmosphere tensed.


    After a significant pause, Leanna exhaled softly, a subtle but genuine smile appearing on her lips. “You’re very clever, and you’re very thoughtful.”


    Relief washed over Sadie, calming her rapid heartbeat.


    “Thank you for thepliment, Mrs. Lawrence.”


    “I really like these designs.” Leanna’s expression softened, showing a hint of appreciation. “Considering your sincerity, I won’t hold the leak against you.”


    “Thank you so much!” Sadie nearly leapt from her spot in excitement but quickly regained herposure.


    “As for my husband…” Leanna continued. “I’ll speak to him. What happens next… well, that’s in the hands of fate.”


    Leanna’s reassurance brought immense relief to Sadie. The encounter had gone smoother than she had anticipated, and the weight she had been carrying was finally lifted.


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    “Mrs. Lawrence, I won’t take up more of your time,” Sadie said as she stood, giving Leanna a respectful nod before leaving the VIP room. Upon her return to the studio, an employee approached immediately, her expressionden with worry. “Sadie, how did it go? What did Mr. Lawrence say?”


    Sadie waved off the concern with a tired gesture and sank into a chair, pressing her fingers against her temples to ease the tension. “It’s resolved. Mrs. Lawrence won’t push the issue any further.”


    Relief washed over the employees, smiles breaking across their faces. “That’s fantastic! Sadie, I knew you could handle it.” However, the sense of relief was short-lived.


    Before Sadie could fully embrace her moment of respite, she felt a knot of anxiety tighten in her chest.


    “This isn’t over yet,” she said gravely, dampening the brief jubtion around her.


    “What? Sadie, didn’t Mrs. Lawrence say she’d drop it?”


    “The issue with the design drafts is settled, but we can’t just let this slide,” Sadie said, massaging her forehead, visibly drained. “We need to find out who leaked the designs, or we’ll continue facing problems.” She stood and walked over to the window, lost in thought.


    It had been days since she’d had a proper night’s sleep, leaving her physically and mentally exhausted. She had reported the incident to the police, but so far, they had no leads.


    After a moment of contemtion, she picked up her phone and dialed a number.


    “Hello, it’s me. I need to hire you for an investigation.”


    A deep, reassuring voice responded from the other end, “Miss Hudson, please proceed.”


    “It’s about the leak of my studio’s design drafts.”


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