William smashed the keyboard and monitors so ruthlessly that Elizabeth jumped in shock.She could
not help but look at the shattered pieces on the floor in horror.
William looked at her coldly and yelled, "Get out!"
Elizabeth felt an inexplicable chill with that look.She stood up nervously and scurried out of his office.
A mocking smile flashed across William's face as he looked at her retreating figure.
Charles and Elizabeth were really shameless.
Were they trying to provoke him by using Valeria and Hardy's relationship? Well, he had to admit that
he was really provoked! He wasn't just trying to scare Elizabeth.
In fact, he did it out of anger.
"Valeria, that d*mn woman! How dare she treat me like that?"
Elizabeth hurried out and returned to Charles' office.
Once she shut the door, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"That was scary.William can be really intimidating if he wishes too."
"Did he get angry?"
"He was livid.I didn't even say much, but he smashed the keyboard and monitor.”
"It's good that he's angry as it proves that he is still frustrated by this.We can put this to our advantage"
After Valeria was left behind at the office, Hardy was very accommodating towards Valeria.He even
brought her for lunch at the Acma Corporation's cafeteria.
Hardy brought her to his private room for the meal.
Although having all the wonderful delicacies in front of her, Valeria had not much appetite.
It was different being with Hardy, compared to being with William.
She was very relaxed around William as she knew that he wouldn't play any tricks on her.
But with Hardy, it was quite unsettling for her.
She wasn't close to Hardy, but he was very gentle to her.She couldn't quite believe that this was his
true colors.
In her mind, she could only remember how he looked at Ronald ghastly.She could tell that Hardy was
disgusted with Ronald.
So why did he change his thoughts so quickly and agreed to the partnership? What on earth was Hardy
planning? Valeria couldn't fathom his thought, so the best thing to do would be to keep her distance.
Hardy was polite and treated her well.
He even prepared and asked his secretary to decorate an office for her right next to his.It was strange
to Valeria.
"Mr.Anthony.You don't have to be bothered about decorating the office.I can use the same office as
your other designers."
"That won't do.Miss Brown, you are considered the representative of our partner.Of course, it wouldn't
be right for you to sit with them.Besides, with your office next to mine, I can ask you about some
matters any time I wish: Since he said so, Valeria could only accept whatever he decided.Hardy then
asked his staff to put some things in the office so that Valeria could decorate the office herself.
Once he finished decorating, he returned to his office.
Since Hardy's attitude towards Valeria was just too different than usual, his secretary was very
courteous to Valeria.She kept asking Valeria about how she wanted the office to be like.She even had
to ask where to put a potted plant.
When she was still arranging everything when Paisley walked in, "What are you doing?"
"I'm decorating the office for the new designer” the secretary replied.
"Why didn't you set it up at the designers' office? Isn't this the CEO's office?" Paisley asked in
confusion.
"This designer is from a different company, and she is here for the collaboration"
After hearing this, Paisley turned to look at Valeria.
She was in ordinary clothes, but her face was so stunning that people couldn't help but stop and stare.
Valeria looked at Paisley too.She was dressed in a cute dress and was clutching a Chanel bag.She
looked intellectual, graceful, and elegant.
Seeing them lock eyes with each other, the secretary quickly introduced them.
"This is Miss Anthony, and this is the new designer, Miss Valeria Brown"
"Hello, Miss Brown"
Paisley stretched out her hand and smiled politely while thinking.She knew her brother well.
Usually, he wouldn't get close to other women.
But now, he surprisingly let this beautiful designer sit in the office next to his.So this must definitely
mean that he was interested in her.
"Hello, Miss Anthony, Valeria held out her hand as well.After they shook hands, Paisley took in
Valeria''s face again and walked into Hardy's office.Hardy was on a conference call, so Paisley did not
disturb him.
She sat on the sofa while waiting for him.
About half an hour later, Hardy ended the call.
"Why are you here?" He asked Paisley.
"Can't I come have a look?" Paisley arched her brow.
As she thought about Valeria outside, her face turned eager and she asked, "Why is Miss Brown
outside your office?"
"She is the designer of the company that we're collaborating with, '' Hardy answered.
"Uh, just a designer?" Paisley did not believe it.
"Don't you have other motives by letting her sit outside your office?"
"You think too much!" Hardy denied it.
"Is it? I think Miss Brown is really beautiful.She's just so pleasing to the eye.I would be elated if she
were to be my sister-in-law” Hardy did not let himself fall into her trap.
"Paisley, why do you like gossiping? Remember that you are now a lady.Do you want to turn into a
gossiping b*tch?"
"Are you cursing at me? You are too much!"
Paisley glared at Hardy.
"No, I'm not.I'm just reminding you not to pry into other people's business.Just focus on your own stuff.
"You are so ruthless.Oh, right.I heard that you are working with the Howard Group."
"You have reliable sources.What's the matter?"
A flash of maliciousness appeared in his eyes as he thought of Howard Group.
"I heard that William is in charge of it.Why don't you put me in charge of this collaboration?"
"Do you have to do this for William?"
Hardy was unhappy.
"Paisley, you know what kind of person William is, right? Don't waste your time on him"
"You seem to be displeased with him.Is it because he made you look bad just now?" Paisley asked with
an arched brow.
"You are not gentlemanly enough.Are you the only one who gets to make others look bad? I was still
considering being with him.But now when I see how he embarrassed you and made you so angry, I am
determined to be with him.” Hardy didn't get angry at what Paisley said.
Instead, he looked at her coldly and said, "You have better think it through"
"I've made up my mind.Don't try to stop me.I will definitely be with William and no one can change my
mind!"
Valeria, who was about to knock on the door, eavesdropped Paisley's speech.She was about to tell
Hardy that her office was done decorating.
However, she didn't expect that she would hear this.Valeria felt as if her heart was pricked by a
hundred needles.So, she turned and left.
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