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“But Carice! This guy is notoriously picky–he usually rejects collaboration offers outright!”
Carice paused the hand holding her phone as the streetlight’s glow flickered across her face. But he said he’d reconsider the contract yesterday.”
“That means there’s a chance!” Karen was practically shrieking.
“If he really wasn’t interested, he’d have turned you down on the spot. Saying he’ll consider it means he’s at least 70% onboard! Follow don’t let up!”
“Okay”
After hanging up, Carice hailed a cab, and the stifling heat dissipated somewhat once she got in.
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The next day, Carice was applying lipstick at her vanity when her phone rang abruptly.
Eddie’s n
‘s name flashed on the screen. She hesitated for two seconds before answering: Mr. Sewell
“Miss Carice.“A light chuckle came through the phone, with what sounded like traffic in the background.
Are you free today? I’ve sent you an address–thought you might be interested.”
Carice was about to ask about the contract when the address popped up on her screen.
She sighed and tapped open the message–it was the address of an exhibition hall downtown.
She stared at the words “Contemporary Architectural Art Exhibition,” an exhibition she had been following for a long time, with tickets long
Even Karen asked a few friends but couldn’t get tickets.
She couldn’t think of a reason to refuser.
Half an hour later, Carice stood at the entrance of the exhibition hall, spotting Eddie leaning against his car’s headlight, waiting for her.
He wasn’t wearing a suit today but was dressed casually, appearing more relaxed than during their first meeting.
“I heard Miss Carice minored in architecture in college?”
Eddie held the glass door open for her, the soft lighting of the exhibition hall falling on his profile.
“The curator of this exhibition happens to be a friend of mine.”
Carice paused mid–step
She had never mentioned her minor to Eddie, let alone her anticipation for this exhibition
“Did Mr. Sewell investigate me?” she asked half–jokingly.
“Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.”
“Last time we dined, I also noticed you couldn’t take your eyes off the restaurant’s full–wall structural design.”
This statement left Carice completely stunned.
That day, she had indeed been captivated by the unique architectural design but never expected him to notice.
For the next two hours, the two wandered through the exhibition hall, bathed in interlacing light and shadow.
Eldie knew every exhibit like the back of his hand, always offering unique insights.
Ten minutes later, Carice couldn’t help but say, Mr. Sewell is far more professional than an amateur like me.
Jus call me Eddie.”
Eddie turned his head to look at her” Actually, I’ve always felt that communication outside of work makes it easier to see the true nature of a partner”
Carice gazed at the twisted yet tension–filled artwork before her,
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uddenly realizing that the man in front of her achieving such success wasn’t without reason.
Her phone vibrated in her bag–a message from Karen,
“How’s the contract follow–up going“]
Carice stated at the screen, then glanced at Eddie, who was earnestly explaining the exhibit.
lowly, she typed:“Everything’s going smoothly.”
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