NovelEnglishReese looked at Lukas and pursed her lips tightly.
A moment later, she turned to look at Elena, "Ms. Schmidt, may | ask why you thought of hiringfor the
design, given our not-so-pleasant encounter at MadHarris' birthday banquet before?
When Elena heard this, her face stiffened for a moment, but she then burst into laughter. "Oh, Ms. Roberts, how
can you say that? That was just a minor thing. | was just in the heat of the moment, and | didn't think much of it
at all. may not be able to choose the words to say at that time, but that's all in the past. I'd forgotten about it
completely until you brought it up."
"Besides, | truly admire the jewelry you designed for Ms. Ella Rhodes, and | would be glad to have you design a
piece for me. | also want to support Strakovski Jewelry by sending sbusiness your way. Rest assured, | don't
hold any grudges," Elena said, trying to appear innocent and generous.
Reese frowned and responded, "Ms. Schmidt, you're overthinking it. | didn't feel like | suffered any harm during
that incident, so | can't say I hold a grudge against you."
Elena couldn't help but recall the embarrassing moment when she was splashed with red wine, and her smile
almost faltered.
She forced a stiff smile, "I'm glad to hear that you don't hold a grudge."
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Reese continued, "If you wantto design custom jewelry for you, I'm willing to consider it. But letbe clear,
in front of Mr. Strakovski and Mr. Schmidt, | must explain that if | can't meet your expectations, we'll peacefully
terminate the contract without causing trouble for each other."
Elena felt a rush of anger but maintained a smile, trying to appear generous in front of Lukas. "Of course, I'll go
along with whatever Ms. Roberts decides."
Meanwhile, Elias watched the exchange between Elena and Reese, finding the rivalry between the two women
quite amusing.
He estimated that Reese's straightforward and honest approach is probably making Elena breathe fire in anger.
Reese signed the contract with Elena, wearing a poker face all throughout the time. She scanned the contract
and found that it was completely favorable to her.
No wonder Lukas asked her to sign the contract.
It was smart not to miss out on the opportunity to make money, and if Elena were looking for trouble or
breaching the contract, there would be ways to handle her.
Seeing the unfold, Elias felt that it was almost enough entertainment and said, "Elena, don't forget the
main thing you chere for, don't you have something to give to Lukas, right?"
Elena immediately reacted, nodding as she took out an invitation from her purse, got up, and walked to the
CEO's desk, "Lukas, it's my birthday in a few days. I'm having a birthday party in the evening. Will you cand
attend?"
Lukas took the invitation and casually threw it to the side. "I'll cif | have time." Seeing Lukas's indifferent
attitude, Elena was a little sad.
"Oh, it's noon talready, let's go and have a meal together, how about that?" Elias suggested.
Reese opened her mouth and refused. "I won't join you. You guys go eat with Mr. Strakovski."
After Reese finished speaking, she was about to leave the CEO's office.
However, Lukas seemed to be less happy all of a sudden. His voice cold, "I don't want to eat."
Reese's footsteps slightly stalled. This should have nothing to do with her, right?
As she was about to step out of the CEO's office, Elena pulled her hand. "Ms. Roberts, stay back, please."
Reese subconsciously pulled her hand back and frowned. "Ms. Schmidt, do you still have something to say?"
Elena's felt a bit resentful but also wanted to spend more twith Lukas.
She had no choice but to speak up. "Ms. Roberts, I've been quite busy lately, so I might not have tto come
over and discuss the custom jewelry thing with you. The jewelry that | asked you to helpdesign is the
birthday gift I'm giving to myself. If Ms. Roberts has tat noon today to have lunch, we can talk about my
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Reese's eyes flickered at Elena's words. "Discussing work over lunch?"
Elena's delicate face almost couldn't hold her composure. "If Ms. Roberts doesn't like it, then talk about it after
dinner."
Reese pursed her lips, "I didn't say that | don't like the idea. If Ms. Schmidt wants to talk about it during lunch,
then let's have a meal together."
Hearing these two people's conversation, Elias timely looks to Lukas, with a playful face: "Lukas, how about we
go together? It'll be livelier with more people."
Lukas's expression was a little unnatural as he cleared his throat: Considering you've been inviting me, then let's
go together."
Elias almost couldn't hold back his laughter. It was clear that Lukas only agreed because of Reese, and yet he
spoke in such a grandiose way.
The four of them entered the exclusive elevator for the CEO.
When they reached the first floor and Reese stepped out, someone called her name.
"Reese."
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