âThe Blanchet Corporation reached out to us first. Their CEO, your old pal Mr. Blanchet, seems to have taken a liking to our buildingâs design. Heâs insisted on having the buildingâs designer, Moon, design their new Blanchet Corporation buildingâ
Ellinor frowned Moon was her alias On hearing this project was related to Theo Blanchet, Ellinor was firm, âWeâre not taking this project!
âBut the Blanchet Corporation is willing to pay such a hefty design feelâ Chase gestured with his fingers.
A billion?
Ellinor almost choked on her coffeeâ¦.
Thatâs a hell of a lot of money!
Crescent Society was still a newbie and was currently expanding. Despite the companyâs market value increasing, it didnât have much cash on hand A billion It was too tempting to resist!
Chase and Ida exchanged glances, sensing that Ellinor seemed to be swayed.
Seizing the opportunity, Chase added. âItâs up to you, this project hasnât reached the contract signing stage yet!â
After some thought, Ellinor quickly changed her mind, âLetâs take the project!â
If she missed out on a billion, sheâd be a real fool!
Chase grinned. âGreat, Mr. Blanchet will be here shortly for a chat.â
Sipping her coffee, Ellinor had a feeling something was off and looked at Chase, âWait, whoâs coming?â
Chase grinned from ear to ear, âYour husband is coming!â
Ida thought Chase was over the top and pushed him aside, then calmly explained to Ellinor.
âTheo is interested in the buildingâs design. He wants to visit our building to see the interior design and he also wants to meet the buildingâs designer, Moon.â
Ellinor frowned seriously. âHe can freely visit our building, but I wonât meet him!â
Ida nodded, âYes, I understandâ
Chase asked curiously, âWhy wonât you meet him? If he knew his wife was the buildingâs designer, heâd certainly see you in a different light. Who knows, he might even fall head over heels for you!â
Ellinor said expressionlessly, âOnce our collaboration is over, there will be no further contact! It goes for you guys too, donât have any personal dealings with him apart from work, and donât let him know about my relationship with you guys and Crescent Society!â
Chase was puzzled, âWhy are you so adamant? What if you two fall for each other during your three month agreementâ¦â
âNo way!â Ellinor cut him off seriously, then asked, âWhen is Mr. Blanchet expected?â
Ida glanced at her watch, âAnytime now, he should be here soonâ
Just as she finished, the secretary knocked on the door, âMs. Gipson, Mr. Larios. Mr. Blanchet is here.â