Chapter 388
Chapter 388:
Her smile faltered, a shadow of irritation flashing across her face.
Lynn’s gaze flicked from Bella to Cayson, whose face remained an enigmatic mask.
The quiet stretched, and Lynn’s heart began to race. This was bad—Cayson’s displeasure wasn’t something anyone wanted to witness.
She had to do something if the team didn’t.
Thinking quickly, Lynn clapped her hands with gusto, breaking the oppressive silence. “Outstanding, absolutely outstanding,” she declared, her tone bright and encouraging.
The rest of the design team, ever eager to follow her lead, joined in with exaggerated enthusiasm. The room filled with a flurry of applause, each clap louder than the last as people scrambled to outdo one another, all in the hope of earning a sliver of favor from the inscrutable Cayson.
For a moment, Bella stood there, momentarily stunned. But then, her confidence quickly returned, a sense of pride swelling within her.
She was certain they were simply too stunned to respond immediately—her design was that good.
As the applause finally trickled in, Bella soaked it up, savoring every second of attention as she made her way back to Cayson’s side.
Eager for validation, she looked at Cayson expectantly and asked, “What do you think of my design, brother p>
Cayson cast a glance in Bella’s direction before raising his hand, silencing the applause.
The shift in the room was immediate. It was clear he had something to say, and the entire room fell into an uneasy hush.
“Do you all think this design is good?” Cayson’s voice rang out, his tone steady but piercing.
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Lynn’s heart skipped a beat, and she observed Cayson carefully, trying to read his mood.
Something was off. The room had been filled with praise, yet Cayson still appeared dissatisfied.
Did he think they hadn’t applauded enough? Was he looking for more fervor?
Taking the cue to speak up, Lynn quickly responded, knowing chances to impress Cayson were rare.
“I think this design is truly innovative and aligns perfectly with our brand image. Once it’s out there, it’ll certainly make a splash p>
Her words were quickly echoed by others, and Bella, flushed with pride, felt a smug satisfaction bubbling up inside her.
She caught Yelena’s eye, offering her a glance that oozed superiority.
Since Yelena’s return, Bella had felt constantly overshadowed, but now, at last, the spotlight was hers. She could practically feel her ego swelling.
But then, Cayson’s expression darkened, his voice cold as ice. “So, this is the level of your design department? This is your best p>
His words cut through the room like a knife, leaving a stunned silence in their wake. Had they just stepped on a landmine?
Bella, caught off guard by the sudden shift, stammered, “Why so harsh? You’re scaring me.” She tried to keep her composure, but her unease was palpable.
Cayson’s face remained unmoved, his gaze unflinching. “Does anyone have any other ideas to share?” he asked, his tone sharper than before.
At this point, even if someone had a brilliant idea, no one dared speak up.
The air was thick with uncertainty—no one could figure out what Cayson truly wanted to hear, and the fear of saying the wrong thing was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine.
The silence in the meeting room grew heavier, each passing second more uncomfortable than the last. Everyone sat there, tense and unsure of what move to make next.
Then, the sudden sound of a chair scraping against the floor shattered the stillness.
All eyes turned, and there, standing with quiet confidence, was Yelena.