Ivy was a little nervous.
She was confident that victory would be in her palms, but she didnât expect herself to drop the ball along the way, After seeing Oscar and his party off, Ivy followed behind Christopher, terrified.
Like Jane Eyre when she first entered Gateshead Hall, Ivy was careful, afraid to make a mistake.
In her last-ditch effort, she finally plucked up her courage and tentatively said, âChristopher, Iâm sorry about today. I was genuinely trying to help you.â
The man discerned a tone of profound regret in the womanâs voice behind him. Christopher halted in his tracks, turned to face her, and offered a warm smile.
âYou donât have to blame yourself. Itâs not your fault.â
Christopher still had some degree of self-awareness.
Strictly speaking, Ivy wasnât even an employee of the Levine Group, so he knew she genuinely wanted to help him.
âThatâs just how the industry competes. The turnover is fast. No one can guarantee a permanent victory, even though theyâre a flagship brand,â he explained.
Ivy was relieved to hear what Christopher said.
However, the corresponding sentence he uttered took her by surprise.
âThe only competitor that can currently challenge us is Larson Corporation from Dellmoor. I never anticipated that Larson Corporation would undergo a complete transformation in such a short time.â
as The mention of that name was like a sharp thorn piercing Ivyâs heart, causing her to feel a deep, painful sensation.
However, hearing that name directly from Christopher himself intensified the pain and inease within her.
vy could distinctly sense Christopherâs admiration and respect for that woman.
What if he finds out one dayâ¦
That thought was cut short as she dared not dwell on them, a chilling sensation running down her spine.
After that, Ivy hastened her pace to catch up with Christopher.
There was no turning back for her now.
She had no way out.
Oscar and his entourage also visited several other companies.
The chances of producing high-quality works were greater with flagship and famous brands.
However, with years of working experience, Oscar had observed that many large companies had adopted a stereotypical, luxurious appearance but lacked moral substance.
This was why he dedicated his time to âforageâ among companies with promising growth potential.
In summary, he was particularly impressed with Larson Corporation this time.
The Levine Group was also commendable, but in Oscarâs view, the narrative behind their design wasnât well-defined.
He was aware that Larson Corporation had received guidance from his star pupil, Samuel.
Nevertheless, after conversing with Kimberly, he developed an affinity for her.
Oscar often referred to her as a girl because of her youthful and vibrant appearance.
What mattered most was the warmth she exuded, a rarity for someone as beautiful as her.
Upon his arrival in Dellmoor, Oscar also had a strong desire to meet Samuel, his star pupil.
Similarly, Samuel had anticipated that Oscar would come to Dellmoor for a catch-up session, especially after Oscarâs encounter with Samuelâs beloved younger sister, Kimberly.
If it wasnât Oscar himself who had discovered Samuelâs involvement with Larson Corporation, then Kimberly had likely voluntarily revealed Samuelâs role in the company.
âSamuel, you continue to amaze me in every way, Oscar expressed his surprise without a hint of displeasure in his tone.
84.90% 1 He went on, âYour sister is also remarkable and capable. Weâre planning to grant her exclusive distribution rights.â
Samuel was genuinely delighted. After all, the five of them had been responsible for caring for Kimberly after their parents passed away.
âThank you very much, Mr. Wilde. I appreciate you offering her this opportunity.â
Samuel held immense respect for his mentor.
The reason he had declined to join Oscar before was his desire to remain with Kimberly and look after her.
This had become his self-imposed responsibility and mission.
âNo, no. Your sister is truly exceptional, and with you as her advisor, I have no concerns. Itâs as if youâre indirectly part of the team now. My long-standing wish has finally come true.â
Oscarâs cheerful laughter echoed through the phone, always exuding optimism.
âBut the Levine Group also made a great impression upon our arrival. They would be on par with Larson Corporation if it werenât for the imperfect storytelling of their designer,â he remarked.
At the mention of the Levine Group, Samuel thought of Christopher.
A frown etched itself across Samuelâs face when he heard that name.
Christopher might be highly capable, but he had deeply wounded his cherished sisterâs heart.
Not only that, but Christopherâs actions meant that Samuelâs nephew would grow up without a father.
Samuel had grown up an orphan, and his life would have been miserable if it werenât for Cameron and Dianaâs adoption.
At this moment, he felt confident that his decision to support Kimberly was the right one.
âSince youâre in Dellmoor, Mr. Wilde, let me treat you to dinner tonight as the host.â Oscar looked forward to it. âBut I have a request. Would it be possible for me to have dinner with your sister, Kimberly, as well?â
Oscar was a curious man, eager to delve into the story behind the siblings. Simultaneously, it would provide him with a deeper understanding of his future :90%
collaborator.
Indeed, a shrewd businessman would never forget his career, regardless of the circumstances, That was one of the secrets behind LOVEâs success.
sto Some people are exceptionally talented designers but struggle to lead their brands to success.
Oscar, however, embodied the combination of a brilliant designer and entrepreneur, Samuel was somewhat surprised by Oscarâs interest in Kimberly, but he also recognized his sisterâs remarkable capabilities.
âNo problem. Iâll pick you up from your hotel with Kimberly around five in the evening.â
In the CEOâs office at Larson Corporation, Frederick was providing a report on the companies Oscar had visited and their outcomes.
Kimberly remarked with a hint of mockery in her tone, âThe Levine Group has once again become our strongest competitor.â
Genevieveâs work had been leaked, but she remained oblivious.
On the other hand, Kimberly was well aware of it and chose to remain calm.
Instead of immediately collecting evidence and causing panic within the company, she decided to capitalize on the situation.
However, she couldnât help but feel a bit surprised.
âIt hasnât been long, but itâs as if Christopher has completely transformed into a different person. I thought he detested deception and plagiarism the most. But now heâs engaged in both, and on something as significant as this, Kimberly pondered.
She was genuinely puzzled.
While lost in her thoughts, Samuel called. âKimberly, can we talk right now?â
Samuel rarely called during working hours.
âYeah, Iâm free. Go ahead.â
âIâm having dinner with my mentor, Oscar, tonight, and he hopes you can join us. Can you make it? Do you have the time?â
âOscar wants me to join them for dinner tonight?â Kimberly wondered.
This was an unexpected surprise.
Kimberly had already foreseen that she would secure the exclusive distribution rights, but the invitation to dinner from Oscar was sudden.
She quickly replied, âOf course, Iâll make time. Itâs a fantastic opportunity. Besides, your mentor seems like a wonderful person.â
Attending the dinner would allow Kimberly to learn more about Oscar, which would be highly beneficial for her upcoming work.
âIt looks like Iâve once again come out victorious in this round,â she contemplated.
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