Chapter 427
Chapter 427:
Keeping her composure, Kailey replied calmly, “You’re too kind. I just graduated recently, so I still have a lot to learn p>
“Exactly. You should seek advice from Mr. Frazier. He’s quite knowledgeable when it comes to art appreciation,” Acton added enthusiastically.
Noticing where the conversation might head, Linda quietly drew Kailey a little closer to her side. “Mr. Ruiz, you’re always teasing. You haven’t introduced this lovely lady yet p>
As Linda spoke, Kailey’s gaze shifted toward the woman who had caught her attention the moment they walked in. She was dressed in a cream suit paired with matching heels, her chestnut hair styled neatly with two soft strands framing her face and adding a gentle touch to her features. Her beauty was striking and impossible to ignore.
The woman smiled elegantly and reached out her hand. “Hello, I’m Candice Lawson p>
After the brief introductions, Richard’s expression turned more formal. “Miss Lawson oversees luxury brands overseas and has come specifically to look for collaboration opportunities. Linda, you were the first person that came to mind p>
Linda widened her eyes as if surprised and responded enthusiastically, “Is that so? That’s wonderful news. Thank you, Mr. Frazier. Miss Lawson, please feel free to look around during the exhibition. If anything catches your interest, you can ask me p>
Candice let her gaze drift between Kailey and Linda before giving a small nod. “Of course. Ms. Evans, would you mind showing me around p>
A flicker of confusion passed between Kailey and Linda. Linda had already offered to accompany her personally — so why had Candice chosen Kailey instead?
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Sensing their hesitation, Candice offered a gentle explanation. “Ms. Evans is the lead designer, isn’t she? I imagine she’s more familiar with the creative concepts and the stories behind each piece p>
Something about the way Candice looked at her felt slightly unusual to Kailey. Even so, there was no reason to decline.
Richard and Acton seemed to understand the situation at once and smoothly led Linda away to another part of the venue.
A bright smile curved on Candice’s lips. “Shall we, Ms. Evans p>
Kailey inclined her head. “You can just call me Kailey p>
“In that case, you should call me Candice p>
After a brief pause, Kailey nodded. “Alright p>
They exchanged friendly smiles and began walking toward the exhibition area.
Wherever beautiful women went, attention naturally followed. Several men attempted to approach them along the way, yet Candice’s distant and composed manner kept them from getting too close.
Once they finally moved beyond the crowd, Candice visibly relaxed and let out a small complaint. “These men behave as if they’ve seen a celebrity. It’s honestly irritating p>
Kailey looked at her with mild surprise, caught off guard by her frankness.
Noticing her reaction, Candice stuck out her tongue playfully. “Sorry. Keeping up appearances all the time is tiring. I needed to let that out p>
A soft laugh escaped Kailey. She found Candice quite endearing. “It’s alright. I was actually worried you might be difficult to approach, so I felt a little nervous earlier p>