?Chapter 176:

    Neil nced over, confused.

    His astonishment grew as he viewed the design sketches, his eyes widening in surprise. He stared at Lise in disbelief.

    “Lise, this is…”

    Lise appeared a bit shy, biting her lip as she said, “I know you’ve been stressed about the businesstely, so I made some sketches. Do you like them?”

    Holding the designs, Neil visibly excited, inhaled deeply while looking at her, trying topose himself. “They’re perfect. Even without Iris, these give me the confidence topete with the Adams Group. The sketches came at a crucial time and were a significant help.”

    He gently grabbed Lise’s wrist and pulled her onto hisp, his expression warm with affection.

    “Once thepany is stable, I’ll make sure to repay you.” Resting against his shoulder, Lise smiled sweetly and said, “I don’t need anything in return. I just want to be with you.”

    Neil smiled, satisfied.

    He then picked up the sketches again, examining them intently several times. However, they seemed familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before, but he couldn’t pinpoint where.

    Deciding not to worry about it, he focused on the benefits they brought.

    With these designs, working with Iris seemed less critical.

    Yet, he still needed to verify Katelyn’s identity.

    Meanwhile, Katelyn was at the Adams Group.

    Katelyn was still working overtime. Up to now, she had redrawn the designs for three themes, and there was only another week left.

    She needed toplete all the sketches and also allow Vincent time to get them to the factory for customization.

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    As she massaged her neck to ease the tension, Vincent’s voice unexpectedly came from nearby.

    Holding the documents to be approved, Vincent said casually, “Remember to look after yourself, even while you’re working. The food is quite good. Have something to eat before you get back to work.”

    She rubbed her somewhat t stomach and nodded. “Okay.” The staff cafeteria was on the twenty-third floor. Katelyn took the elevator down. However, since it was lunchtime and there was a long line, she decided to go to the bathroom first and then join the line when she returned.

    No sooner had she locked the stall door behind her than she heard mocking voices outside.

    “Personally, I don’t think Katelyn’s work is all that impressive. She slept with Mr. Adams to get the job and took Celia’s ce. Celia has said she’ll teach Katelyn a lesson once this project is over.” The tone was bitter and envious.

    Another woman said, “I can’t stand women like that. They have no real talent. They just charm their way into better positions. Did you know Katelyn is divorced? Maybe we should learn from her. What if it helps us get promoted or get a raise someday too?”

    Then both womenughed loudly, their cackles sounding particrly harsh.

    Unbeknownst to them, the subject of their gossip was right behind the door they were standing next to. Katelyn furrowed her brow, thinking about the woman they mentioned. She vaguely remembered Celia Jennings. Thest time she interacted with the design department at Adams Group, Celia had been one of the people who seemed antagonistic towards her, following the previous department head, who hadter died.

    The only problem was that Katelyn hadn’t been in the design departmenttely, so she wasn’t familiar with all the employees there. From the women’s conversation, it was clear that she had inadvertently taken Celia’s position.

    Lost in thought, Katelyn listened as the women continued their ridicule.

    “Why didn’t fate give me a seductive face? Then I could be living in a mansion and driving a fancy car. Life is so unfair.”

    “How do you think Katelyn got all she has? Through underhanded tactics. It’s revolting just looking at her. Would you want to wake up in a different man’s bed every day?”

    In the next instant, Katelyn kicked open the door of the cubicle.

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