Chapter 387
Chapter 387:
If it had been Bella, she would have already been complaining to him about it, demanding attention.
Bella, not wanting anyone to know about Yelena’s true identity, continued to chat away with Cayson, subtly preventing him from getting closer to Yelena.
But Yelena wasn’t exactly eager to get close to Cayson in front of their colleagues either. She didn’t want their connection to be exposed, preferring to keep things under wraps.
Without the weight of a title, it became easier to see who was a real friend and who wasn’t. Yelena had no time for the sycophants.
On the other hand, Bella reveled in the drama, already flaunting her status as the CEO’s daughter.
Cayson had initially planned to approach Yelena, but seeing her intentionally avoiding him and recalling their conversation from that morning, he decided against it. Bella, oblivious to the tension, was convinced that Cayson didn’t care about Yelena as much as he appeared to, and felt a wave of smug satisfaction.
The meeting soon started, with everyone gathering in the room.
Bella, determined to stay close to Cayson, sat next to him, intentionally blocking Yelena from getting near.
However, her actions didn’t sit well with Lynn.
Lynn, the chief designer, had worked hard to earn her place beside Cayson, but now Bella had taken that spot. Yet, given Bella’s privileged position as Cayson’s sister, Lynn had no choice but to hold her frustration in check. As she watched Bella, a spark of inspiration flickered in Lynn’s mind.
Under Lynn’s poised guidance, the meeting unfolded seamlessly. Everyone was eager to make their mark, hoping to catch Cayson’s attention. After all, opportunities like this didn’t come around every day, and impressing him could be a golden ticket to climbing the corporate ladder.
For many, this was their first glimpse of the man in the flesh. Until now, Cayson had been nothing more than the sharp-faced executive on the company’s introduction board. But in person? He was even more magnetic—charisma oozing from every measured move.
𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙩
It was no surprise that so many secretly admired him, but no one dared to act on those feelings. The word on the street was that Cayson steered clear of romantic involvement, his reputation for being swift and decisive leaving little room for personal distractions.
Unlike others who might show a bit of leniency when situations called for it, Cayson was a model of impartiality. If someone slipped up, he didn’t hesitate to call them out—no exceptions, no matter their gender. It was rumored that his secretary once walked out of his office with tear-streaked cheeks after receiving one of his sharp rebukes.
Hearing tales like that, most people could only admire Cayson from afar, and they were careful not to make their admiration too obvious.
As the meeting progressed, Lynn’s sharp eye caught a flicker of dissatisfaction on Cayson’s face—his slightly furrowed brow spoke volumes. Clearly, the design team’s work wasn’t cutting the mustard.
Sensing the need for a bold move, Lynn decided it was time to call in her ace.
“Bella, do you have any ideas to share?” Lynn’s voice was calm but purposeful.
Bella rose gracefully, all poise and polish, making her way to the computer near the projector. With a practiced hand, she displayed her designs on the screen.
She pictured everyone being blown away by her work, certain they would be impressed by her brilliance. However, the response she got was tepid at best.
In Bella’s mind, her work was leagues ahead of the rest—artful masterpieces compared to the uninspired doodles of her peers. Their muted response? Proof they lacked the sophistication to truly appreciate her vision.
Confidently, Bella walked everyone through her concepts, her tone dripping with self-assurance. Yelena, however, gave the presentation a cursory glance before losing interest entirely.
When Bella wrapped up, she straightened her shoulders, ready to bask in the room’s admiration. But what greeted her was an eerie silence.
Not a single murmur of praise, let alone the awe she had anticipated.