“Which means this Mr. Smith should be from out of town,” Joyce said as she scratched her chin thoughtfully.

Natalie merely shrugged. “Who cares where he is from. It’s got nothing to do with us anyway. Let’s go.”

“Yes, let’s go find that b*tch Jasmine,” Joyce said as she helped Natalie to her feet.

As they passed the first row of seats, a man dressed as a bodyguard came up to them and stopped them in their tracks. “May I know if the two of you are in charge of Studio Nouveau?”

“And you are?” Joyce stepped up protectively to shield Natalie behind her as she regarded the man with wariness.

The man continued with a straight face. “I work for Mr. Smith. I’ve been sent to extend an invitation for you to meet with him.”

“Meet with us?” Joyce and Natalie exchanged looks.

Natalie furrowed. “May I ask what is the purpose of this meeting?”

“To discuss matters concerning the bidding exercise. This way please, ladies.” The man’s gesture and body language suggested that declining was not an option.

now, Nat? Should we go, or

 

paused. “We’ll go. It

to do us

 

is a public place. I doubt he would be so bold as

may be right about that. Let’s go then,” Joyce reluctantly agreed and assisted Natalie as they followed the bodyguard

suit, and was unremarkable in every way imaginable. How could someone so distinctively average be the Mr. Smith that won

as he got to his feet. It was as though he had read Natalie’s thoughts. “Greetings, I’m Mr. Smith’s secretary. You may call me

blustered as she pointed at him. “So

on short notice, so he had tasked me to receive you,”

see. In that case, may

He replied as

assist Natalie

to explain as he poured them some tea. “This is our situation. We are from out of town and are unknowns in J City. It was through sheer luck that we managed to clinch the project. This is why we are seeking a partner that could help us design and produce the pieces

great. Let me tell you something,

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