Sean instinctively took a step back. This Emily was really ying with fire.


    He could tell that Sebastian was caring more and more about Natalie.


    But today''s main objective was to sign the contract with the Parker family. They could deal with this after the signing was sessful.


    Emily had just returned to the country. Herpany was solid, but they hadn''t yet figured out her character. Since Julian had made the introduction, they would have to tolerate her for now.


    If the CEO could put up with it, why couldn''t he?


    Sebastian''s dark eyes glinted with a cold light. "A perfect match?!"


    "Yes, they look verypatible together," Emily said. She knew Sebastian was a man of few words and didn''t realize he was angry.


    Besides, she was determined to win him over.


    What was a Joanna?


    Even if Sebastian had a wife, she was confident she could capture his heart.


    Sebastian nced at her, a knowing smirk on his lips.


    His gaze was sharp and piercing. After a moment, his cold voice finally broke the silence. “Ms. Parker, you should get your eyes checked."


    Emily waspletely bewildered by hisment. What did he mean by that?


    But when she looked at Sebastian again, his face was expressionless, his lips pressed into a thin line. He exuded an intimidating coldness that made people afraid to approach.


    Even when silent, a man like Sebastianmanded a powerful presence.


    Emily took a deep breath and psyched herself up. Once they got to know each other better, Sebastian would be putty in her hands.


    The three of them entered the private room where Julian was already waiting.


    He was loungingzily in his chair, a meaningful look on his face as the two walked in.


    "What a coincidence. How did you two end uping together?" he asked with a grin.


    Emily nced happily at Sebastian before exining, "We ran into each other in the parking garage and came up together."


    "Well, that''s fate for you. Let''s order, I''m starving."


    Julian handed the menu to Emily, letting her order first.


    He nced sideways at Sebastian, who looked absolutely furious. He clicked his tongue. What was wrong with him? He had a stunning woman like Emily right in front of him and he couldn''t even feign interest?


    ***


    In the room next door, Natalie and Matthew''s food had arrived.


    Having met several times, the two were already familiar with each other and found it easy to talk.


    Their conversation revolved around fashion design.


    In


    After lunch, Natalie handed Matthew her designs for the spring collection. "Mr. Monroe, there are twenty pieces in the spring collection this year. Take a look, and if there''s anything you''re not happy with, we can discuss itter."


    s?novels


    She had been working on this for the past few days.


    Matthew took the portfolio from her. As soon as he opened it, he was astonished. He


    quickly flipped through the sketches, thoroughly impressed.


    These designs were unlike anything currently on the market.


    Every single piece was stunning, worthy of a high-fashionbel.


    Matthew looked at Natalie with undisguised admiration. Who was calling her an uncultured girl from the countryside?


    Could an uncultured girl possess such incredible talent?


    His dark eyes shone brightly. "Natalie, I''m very satisfied with these designs. You can


    leave the rest of the operations to me."


    Natalie was relieved. As long as Matthew was happy.


    "Mr. Monroe, in a few days, I''ll be participating in a fashion designpetition. I was


    set up by Joanna to enter it. I actually have an idea.....”


    Natalie exined her n to Matthew. After listening, he nodded with a Smile Natalie let''s go with


    your dea. But what pen name will you use for ourpany?