Chapter 343
Chapter 343:
If anything, Stewart gave off the opposite impression. He was approachable, relaxed, even comforting in a way that felt unexpectedly familiar.
“Don’t worry,” Stewart said with an easy smile as he opened the car door for her. “We’re friends. I’d never harm you p>
Once she was seated, he added smoothly, “What I need your help with isn’t difficult. Besides, my project to develop a city plaza by the pier has already begun. There’ll be plenty of chances for us to work together p>
Gabriela’s eyes flickered with interest. A project of that magnitude meant countless events to organize, creating numerous opportunities for Haynes Group.
Compared to the GD Fashion Week project, this project carried far greater weight.
Before long, they arrived at the Williams Group headquarters.
A sleek thirty-two-story tower of glass and steel, its stature even surpassing that of Apex Group. As she walked beside Stewart through the expansive lobby, employees greeted him with polished smiles before sneaking curious glances at her.
Gabriela, ever composed, returned their looks with a serene smile of her own. That quiet confidence, unruffled by attention, only deepened Stewart’s admiration for her.
The moment Gabriela stepped into the CEO’s office, her eyes were drawn to the model displayed beside the desk.
𝖫𝘢𝗍𝖾𝘀𝘵 𝖼𝗁𝖺p𝘁еr𝘀 𝗈𝗻
Her breath caught in her throat.
That deep-sea city model… Why did it look exactly like the one she had painstakingly crafted years ago?
Noticing her expression, Stewart chuckled softly. “Surprised to see your work from six years ago p>
Gabriela blinked in disbelief. “Wait, did I make this model p>
“Yes.” Stewart’s reply was matter-of-fact, his attention fixed not on her face but on the intricate structure before them.
The model depicted an underwater city, its sweeping architecture both futuristic and dreamlike. Yet one of its most striking towers stood incomplete.
“About six months ago,” Stewart explained, “someone damaged it during a competition. Since then, it’s been kept like this.” He turned to her, his tone easy but expectant. “Would you help me restore it p>
Gabriela’s chest tightened. The piece did resemble one of her old projects, yet so many years had passed that the exact techniques, the delicate steps she’d once used, were hazy in her memory.
She hesitated, shaking her head slightly. “Mr. Williams, I’m not sure I can fix it p>
The damaged section was the most intricate part of the entire design. Restoring it would require specialized materials and delicate techniques. Even after studying the model for ten minutes, Gabriela could barely make sense of it.
“Why not?” Stewart’s gaze fixed on her, steady and unyielding. “Shouldn’t this be a piece of cake for you p>
Gabriela lowered her eyes, her tone laced with apology. “I don’t remember the production process p>
For a moment, silence stretched between them. Then Stewart’s lips curved into a knowing smile. He sneered, “That’s just your excuse. Now I see you’ve found a new love and decided to completely erase the old flame p>