She wandered alone in the hallway outside, wearing a pure white dress, and saying this place was grand would be an understatent.
The warm lighting shone on her, making her feel a bit overwheld.
If not for being backed by The Kingston Group, she would never have had the chance to co in here in her lifeti.
As she walked, she unknowingly arrived outside the dinner suite.
Looking at the elegantly dressed people not far away, she couldn’t help but sigh, realizing that the gap between people is determined from birth.
So people work hard all their lives but can’t afford even one of the accessories these people wear.
Thinking about her debt of 250,000, Barbara Sutton felt her anxiety rising once more...
In the lounge.
Each designer briefly discussed their creative concepts and showcased their design drafts.
Justin Kingston analyzed from his perspective, "I feel like you have put more effort into this than any other design competition before. You’ve truly showcased the highest standards; each draft embodies hard work. I think they are all equally outstanding."
"Thank you, CEO Kingston, for your affirmation. It’s still President Lane’s great idea," soone acknowledged. "Aethel Falls is a wonderful place. Just standing there and listening to the gentle sounds of the water brings inspiration."
"I also love it there and plan to go during my next holiday," soone else chid in.
"In the future, if we’re looking for inspiration, let’s head there," Justin Kingston suggested with a rare gentle smile, becoming friends with everyone. "In short, we really appreciate what you’ve done this ti."
Although everyone knew he was spoken for, having a word or even a glance with CEO Kingston was absolutely a once-in-a-lifeti experience.
"Alright, let’s go have dinner now," Justin Kingston said to everyone. "After dinner, feel free to have fun here; rember, don’t drink and drive, or drive if you’ve been drinking. Prioritize life safety above all. All entertainnt expenses tonight at The Sovereign Club are covered by the company, so no need to be reserved."
"Thank you, CEO Kingston!"
"Long live, CEO Kingston!"
"Yay!"
The room buzzed with excitent and applause. Mia Lane was also smiling, feeling that she had successfully completed her task.
Reaching for Justin Kingston’s arm, he also placed his arm around her shoulder, leading her outside.
After dinner, they still planned to visit Hailey, who had been bitten by a snake.
"Mia, your charisma is truly remarkable. I thought they were too proud to genuinely respect you."
"Just treat them sincerely and you beco friends, right?" This was Mia Lane’s approach to life.
The dinner restaurant was large, a private room that could accommodate fifty people at once.
Everyone sat according to their assigned seats, with the food they ordered set before them, making everyone imnsely happy.
It felt like enjoying a free-ride al at the expense of CEO Kingston.
Barbara Sutton also ca in. She had no friends, surrounded by laughter and chatter; they were all from the sa departnt, so they seed particularly close, and the conversation flowed freely.
She sat next to Mia Lane.
"Barbara, this is what you ordered, the warm frog fish, give it a try," Mia Lane took care to attend to her emotions.
"Thank you, President Lane."
"Later they’ll be singing in the next room, you should join them," Mia Lane suggested with a smile. "It’s rare to have such an opportunity, so just relax and have fun."
"Are you leaving?" Barbara Sutton softly inquired.
"We have to visit Hailey," Mia Lane told her. "She got bitten by a snake. Last night, Finn Morgan brought her back to the city, and although Dr. Shelby provided ergency treatnt, I’ve been back a day and haven’t seen her yet."
This wasn’t typical concern from a superior to a subordinate; Barbara Sutton knew they were friends.
Besides, with the mayor’s daughter, The Kingston Group would also want to curry favor, wouldn’t they? Historically, businesses and politics combined to get things done, right? Many of the company’s projects required the mayor’s direct approval.
Barbara Sutton thought to herself, realizing she couldn’t integrate into this atmosphere; the designers were a cohesive unit, and she felt completely out of place.
So she mustered the courage to casually speak up, "Can I go with you to see her?" when in truth, she wanted to see Finn Morgan.
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