“You know that, right? I just can’t help thinking that your boss is being too hard on you, and I say that objectively. Even the busiest department here at Larson Group wouldn’t force their staff to work overtime for seven days straight.” Natalie gave him a sweet smile.

“I’m all right. I’m willing to put in extra hours for my dreams.” Sebastian sighed again. He could only shake his head and smile bitterly. What else could he say at this point? Natalie was her own person, with her own free will. He had known the moment he let her go to Barnes that it wouldn’t be easy getting her back home.

Johanna had just got home from her morning run and was making breakfast in the kitchen.

After hearing some rustling noises in the living room, she poked her head out of the kitchen and saw Natalie. Johanna quickly wiped her hands and dashed over.

“Where are you going? You haven’t even had breakfast yet.” Natalie was already in the entryway, putting her shoes on.

“I spent last night revising my all design drafts. Mr. Wesley is going to look them over today, and hopefully approve them.”

Johanna huffed worriedly.

‘I can see that you are busy, but you still need to eat something!” Her heart ached at the memory of her daughter dragging her feet home so late at night, and as if that wasn’t enough, Natalie left so early in the morning, too.

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll grab a bite on my way there.”

All of Natalie’s attention was focused on her designs. Even now, she was only thinking about what Draco Wesley would say about her revisions.

the end, Johanna had no choice but to watch her daughter go. It shouldn’t be surprising that Draco was a strict and demanding boss-he wouldn’t be standing at the

as Natalie arrived at the studio, she made a beeline

satisfied with them. Draco’s face was calm and unreadable as he

the last few pages

every piece of advice I gave you.” Draco found Natalie to be very modest despite her impressive talent. He had indicated several problems in her first draft, and she had managed

about.” Draco closed the folder, his

good memory, but surely…” Natalie whipped

“Secret weapon,” she quipped.

young designer modest, but she was also hardworking.

some comments. He made a point of praising Natalie’s designs in front of everyone, if

It was all she could do not to jump up in joy. Instead, she settled for a sigh

who was sitting across the table from her. The other woman had a cold expression on her face, as usual. Natalie mustered an

finally approved by her boss. She seldom came home early these days, so Johanna was thrilled and turned

go and buy something that Natalie likes. We’ll have a

smiled and

work for only a week. Why have you lost so much

exaggerating, Mom. I feel I’ve gained a lot of weight.” After getting to know Johanna and getting along with her, Natalie felt she liked exaggerating everything.

right. I’ll go to the grocery store right away. Natalie, you grew up in

licked her lips sheepishly. Her taste

Seasisco.

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