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“What about you? Have you been painting at all? I’d love to see what you’re working on.”
“Unfortunately, I’ve been really busy lately,” Isabella responded.
“You have such a rare talent for painting. You can’t let it go to waste. If anything is holding you back, just tell me—I’ll help, whether it’s with money or resources.”
Isabella felt slightly guilty. Should she tell him the truth—that she was simply too lazy to paint?
Isabella had known Hutton for a long time, ever since she was about five years old. She recalled a moment from her childhood when she had absentmindedly drawn a picture on the ground. Hutton, who had been observing her with an almost unnerving intensity, suddenly erupted with excitement. He had declared her a genius on the spot and begged her to draw something on paper for him.
At the time, Isabella had thought he was a bit odd. But since he was willing to pay for her drawing, she reluctantly agreed.
She never expected that one simple drawing would bring her so much trouble. From that moment on, Hutton had relentlessly pestered her, determined to make her his student. But for Isabella, painting was just a hobby—a way to pass the time, not something she wanted to turn into a career.
Besides, painting required a calm and steady mind. And while she often appeared composed on the outside, Isabella knew that inside, she was anything but.
The following morning, as Isabella entered her office, she discovered a bouquet of flowers waiting for her on her desk. As she picked them up, she noticed a card pinned to the bouquet.
“Surprise! Wishing the lovely Miss Patton a fantastic day!”
The card wasn’t signed, but Isabella immediately knew it was from Maxine. A soft smile appeared on her face.
At that moment, Andrew called her out of the blue. When she answered the video call, his gaze became intense as he noticed the flowers she was holding.
“Who gave you that bouquet?” he asked.
“Take a guess,” Isabella playfully replied with a wink.
Andrew’s handsome but serious face revealed a hint of jealousy. “Was it from a guy?”
“Try again,” Isabella responded with a teasing tone.
Andrew pursed his lips, considering. “It must be a woman, then. Was it Maxine?”
He guessed right.
Isabella was taken aback. “You’re starting to creep me out a bit.”
“How so?” Andrew asked, feigning innocence.
“It’s a bit unnerving how well you can guess these things.” Isabella was aware of Andrew’s intelligence, but she hadn’t anticipated him being this perceptive.
Andrew’s expression softened into a slight smile. “It wasn’t too difficult to deduce, given the trending news from yesterday.”
“I didn’t expect you to follow the trending news,” Isabella said with a laugh.
“I do. Sometimes there’s crucial information to be found,” Andrew answered.
Isabella smiled. “But why did you look so intense at first? You really scared me.”
“I’d have a problem if someone was already chasing after my girl as soon as she joined the company,” Andrew said, his voice low.
Isabella’s face softened. “Don’t worry, you’re the only one for me.”
“And you’re the only one for me,” Andrew replied, his tone sincere.
They chatted a bit longer before ending the call. Just then, Isabella’s assistant came in to remind her, “Miss Patton, it’s time for your meeting.”
“Got it,” she said as she set the flowers aside. The primary focus of the meeting was still the partnership with Homelight Enterprise.
After the meeting, Isabella got ready to head to Homelight Enterprise, but received a call from Jared.
“Boss, are you planning to discuss a collaboration with our company? I saw your appointment. How about I come to your office instead?”
“There’s no need. I’ll come over,” Isabella responded calmly.
“Okay, boss,” Jared replied with respect.
Anyone observing this scene would have been amazed to see the CEO of Homelight Enterprise showing such humility.
As Isabella arrived at the headquarters of Homelight Enterprise and was about to head upstairs, she saw some familiar faces.
“Dad, don’t worry. They helped us in the past, so there must be something valuable to them in our company. Let’s approach Mr. Cooper with sincerity. I’m sure he’ll give us a chance,” Eliza said, trying to comfort Jeffry, who was nervously wiping sweat from his brow. Homelight Enterprise was now his last hope, and it was understandable that he was anxious.
“Let’s go in,” Jeffry said.
When they looked up, they spotted Isabella, and their expressions quickly shifted.
Ever since the news came out that Isabella was a member of the Patton family, the Chapman Group had been struggling, inching closer to bankruptcy. Determined to prevent the collapse, Jeffry had turned to Homelight Enterprise, hoping to revive their old partnership.
They hadn’t expected to encounter Isabella in this place.
Eliza’s eyes blazed with anger. If not for Isabella, she wouldn’t have suffered such a downfall. She had finally achieved the status of a wealthy heiress, but now she was on the verge of losing everything.
“Isabella, are you happy now?” Eliza snapped, her voice dripping with bitterness.
Isabella kept her composure. “What could I possibly be happy about?”
“Isn’t this what you wanted all along? Watching the Chapman family crumble day by day? You must be laughing behind our backs, seeing us on the brink of bankruptcy!” Eliza continued, her voice filled with resentment.
Jeffry looked at Isabella with deep disappointment. “Isabella, even though our family hasn’t always been kind to you, we did offer you a place to stay. Are you really going to just watch us fall apart without a second thought? How can you be okay with that?”
Isabella responded with a quiet, soft laugh before stepping into the elevator. Jeffry and Eliza followed her, and they all rode up to the top floor together. The ride in the elevator was tense, the silence heavy with unspoken emotions.
Eliza eventually spoke up. “Did you know Mr. Cooper was our biggest partner? We only understood Homelight Enterprise’s power after arriving in Ansport. We’ll find a way to keep working with Mr. Cooper. Our family won’t fall apart as easily as you hope.”
Isabella didn’t say anything. She kept her eyes fixed forward.
Jeffry watched her with increasing disappointment. He knew their family hadn’t treated Isabella well, but they had still raised her. Despite this, Isabella showed no compassion for their current problems.
What an ungrateful person Isabella was, Jeffry silently grumbled. But anxiety started creeping in as he prepared to meet Jared. Once they reached the top floor, they found the door to Jared’s office open, revealing a spacious room bathed in natural light.
As soon as Jeffry laid eyes on Jared, he quickly masked his unease with a flattering smile. “Mr. Cooper, it’s been a long time!”
Jared looked at him, his expression flat and unreadable. “Hello,” he greeted curtly before his eyes shifted toward Isabella. Instantly, his demeanor softened, a faint smile tugging at his lips. “Bo… Isabella, please, have a seat.”
Isabella gave a polite nod and gracefully settled onto the plush sofa, crossing her legs elegantly as she made herself comfortable.
Jeffry couldn’t quite figure out the nature of Isabella’s relationship with Jared, but he pushed that thought aside. He had more urgent matters to focus on. “Mr. Cooper, we’ve brought some local specialties from Gemond for you. I hope you like them,” he said as Eliza handed over a gift box.
She flashed Jared a flirtatious look, playing with her hair, hoping to catch his interest. Jared was more handsome than she had expected, and a little interest from him could secure the future of the Chapman Group.
Jared glanced at the gift. “You brought a gift? I appreciate it, but I have everything I need. Perhaps you should take it back.” His polite refusal hinted at his disinterest in further cooperation.
Jeffry’s heart sank, but he maintained his smile. “To be honest, Mr. Cooper, we’re here today because we really need your help.”
“Go ahead,” Jared said calmly.
“Our Chapman Group is barely hanging on; we’re on the brink of collapse, Mr. Cooper,” Jeffry admitted, his voice tinged with desperation. “Given our history, could you lend us a hand?”
Beside him, Eliza looked at Jared with eyes full of hope—he was their last hope.
Jared paused, his eyes shifting to Isabella, a move that unsettled both Jeffry and Eliza. After a tense moment, Jared finally responded, “Sorry, but we won’t be working together anymore.”
Jeffry’s legs almost gave out under him, but he steadied himself enough to ask, “Could you tell me why, Mr. Cooper? We had such a productive collaboration before. Why end it so abruptly?”
“You’re not a good fit,” Jared stated simply.
“What do you mean by that?” Jeffry pressed, seeking clarity.
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