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    With a calm and indifferent expression, Vincent spoke softly, “Just take down the trending searches.”


    A sh of surprise crossed Samuel’s eyes. He recalled how Vincent had previously dealt with a woman trying to threaten him with public opinion so decisively that she vanished from the city. Yet now, faced with a flurry of public indifference, Vincent’s response puzzled him. The online gossip about his rtionship had amassed tens of millions ofments.


    Distracted momentarily, Samuel was snapped back to attention by Vincent’s sternmand. “Find out who is behind this.”


    Regainingposure, Samuel nodded. “Yes, Mr. Adams.”


    After Samuel exited, Vincent was left alone in the office. The documents on his desk were stacked up like a small mountain, symbolizing the immense pressure of his responsibilities.


    Picking up another document, Vincent’s thoughts unexpectedly drifted to Katelyn. Despite being scrutinized that morning, she had remained poised and able to deftly turn the situation around. Vincent was notably impressed by the design she had produced in just hours.


    In her professional state, Katelyn’s charm was ineffable. Her eyes sparkled like stars, capturing the attention of anyone who saw her. The scent of gardenias seemed to waft through his memory again.


    Snapping out of his thoughts, Vincent frowned, puzzled by his own distraction.


    Just as heposed himself, his phone rang—it was Katelyn.


    Rxing slightly, he answered the call more softly than usual.


    “Mr. Adams, there seems to be an issue with the ‘Eternity’ theme we discussed. I need to review it with you directly.”


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    Previously, Vincent had proposed three design themes for their coboration. Now, Katelyn was grappling with the broad scope of the “Eternity” theme. Although not challenging to conceptualize, the final decision rested with Vincent.


    Vincent’s voice, low and resonant like a cello in the night, broke the silence. “Pleasee to my office tomorrow morning. We will discuss this face to face.”


    “Okay,” Katelyn responded.


    The next morning, Katelyn arrived at thepany on time, her design sketches in hand. Dressed simply in a white T-shirt and jeans, she radiated a special charm. Her look made her appear youthful, almost like a college student, embodying purity and innocence.


    Katelyn stood at the CEO’s office door and knocked.


    “Mr. Adams,” she called.


    “Come in,” Vincent invited.


    Vincent, casual yet refined, leaned against the sofa in a light gray suit. He nced at Katelyn, a spontaneous smile gracing his face as he said, “Miss Bailey, you look quite striking today.”


    The simplicity of her attire demanded a strong presence to carry it off, which she did effortlessly.


    Katelyn, looking splendid, nodded slightly and replied, “Thank you, Mr. Adams.”


    As she spoke, she approached the table and presented two sketches she had prepared.


    “These are the designs themed around ‘Eternity’ I’ve been working on. Which one do you prefer, Mr. Adams?”


    Vincent studied one of the drawings, impressed by the intricate details and thoughtful design. Reflecting on the rich history of the jewelry industry, which spanned centuries with countless styles and themes, he recognized that while many ideas be ssics, even the most popr designs today were often adaptations of these timeless concepts.


    Katelyn’s greatest strength was her ability to think outside the box. Even with amon theme, she could surpass others in design. This talent and creativity were why she had remained at the forefront of the design world for so many years.


    Vincent remained silent, leaving Katelyn uncertain about his reaction. Tentatively, she asked, “Mr. Adams, which version do you prefer?”


    Vincent looked up at Katelyn, his eyebrows lifted, and asked, “Can you do both? Create two versions of the same theme?”


    Katelyn smiled slightly and responded in a light tone, “Then the cost will be higher.”


    “I’ll pay double,” Vincent replied generously and shifted his gaze to another design sketch.


    Both designs were wless in concept and execution, making it impossible for him to choose one over the other.


    Pleased by Vincent’s approval, Katelyn felt a sense of satisfaction. She had already prepared a rough sketch. For her, refining both of these designs was effortlessly manageable.


    As Katelyn reached to retrieve the drawings, Vincent also extended his hand. Their fingers brushed against each other by chance.


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