Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 169 False Concerns

After Nicole stayed at Colton’s house for two days, she unexpectedly received a call from Joanna, who rarely called her.

“Lisa, the Internet has become more and more chaotic these days, and I’m worried about you, so I called to check up on you,” Joanna said politely.

Nicole smirked—she knew what this person was up to, so she replied in a lazy voice, “I’m still alive and kicking. Nothing to worry about.”

“That’s good to know,” Joanna said slowly, and after saying a few words of false concern, she slowly cut to the chase.

“Our presale has been brought forward, and it’s fast approaching. The factory has already started to ask for design drafts; otherwise, they won’t be able to make them in time. Since you’re currently swamped, maybe I should—”

Nicole interrupted Joanna before she had finished speaking, “Oh, haven’t I told you about this yet?”

Joanna’s heart tightened, and she asked with a smile, “About what?”

has gone. I’ve been lying at home comfortably these past few days, and I have forgotten all about it.” Nicole smiled. “I have already selected all the design drawings. I won’t be needing your help for now. Later, I will send someone to the company to hand over the design draft to

regained power, when the time came for the launch of the new products, she would be able to take the credit for herself. To her dismay, Nicole had

fakely and said, “The design draft is a small matter; we still need to choose fabrics and work on some details. These still need to

don’t you worry. I will be sending my assistant from F&M Apparel. She understands all these details, so

sounds great.” Joanna almost squeezed her last words through her teeth and hung up

her pocket and handed it to Whitney. “This is the design drawing of the next batch of our new line of products. Go to the Gardner Corporation in the afternoon and give this to the factory. Remember to

and raised her eyebrows. “Didn’t Director Schmidt offer to take on this matter? Why do we have

want her to. Do you have any opinions?” Nicole

“No, Miss Nicole—you are the

face disappeared instantly. She held the phone with constant increasing force until her knuckles

this: Even if Nicole is in trouble now, she will not let go of her designs. Look, you kindly called, but instead, you were snubbed.” Queenie sat aside her. Looking at Joanna’s gloomy face,

this woman was too shrewd. She wanted everything