He could come across as rather aloof, but Timothy was always polite and

courteous-his manners impeccable.

Jessica had been his wife for seven years, after all. If he treated his subordinates with such respect, he was hardly going to be anything less to her.

She really shouldn't let minor things get under her skin so easily.

Timothy found Ines in the lounge. She was busy preparing notes for her upcoming presentation about the exhibition pieces, but when she saw him, she set her work aside, stood up with a bright smile, and invited him to sit down.

After all, he was Jessica's husband.

"President Lawson, you really do make the effort. You even came all the way here for the Capital City exhibition," Ines said warmly.

"Ines, you're too kind. I actually have something I need to discuss with you today." Ines smiled knowingly. "Is this about Sheila?"

are always effortless," Timothy replied with a

drawing onto the lounge's large screen. "Ines, this is one of Sheila's pieces. I'd appreciate your professional feedback." Timothy kept a

reacted just as

of interest in her eyes, though it

I've seen. Ines, as a

make up for a

seemed Ines simply hadn't found

come along every

meant Sheila's chances had just improved

on her lips. "It's clear you're determined to help Sheila seize this opportunity, President Lawson. But there's something I'd like

"Of course, go ahead."

who created that animated version of 'The Grand Canal,

features tensed ever so

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