The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Chapter 536

Elizabeth shook her head, not pinning the blame on Derek. “What you said was true, Mr. Ramsey. I haven’t fully recovered from my injury. I apologize for being unprofessional.”

Natalie was right. Elizabeth planned on taking her advice and seeing a doctor for other options for treatment. If she wanted to continue being a designer, she had to deal with her hand tremors first.

Wilder quickly answered for Derek. “Please don’t take it to heart, Miss Perry. Derek has reflected deeply upon his words and actions. We believe that you are capable of completing this project.”

After Natalie stormed out of the room, Derek looked through the project files with careful attention. It was clear that the designs were the work of a perfectionist. Elizabeth made sure that nothing was out of place.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before. Your ideas are unique and I like them.” After his perusal, Derek had nothing more to say. He found nothing lacking with the plans, so there was no need to change the designer. Elizabeth hesitated, “But my injury…”

Natalie had already guessed that Elizabeth would refuse. “Just say yes,” she interrupted before Elizabeth could finish. “The interview is still four months away. We have plenty of time.”

“Mr. Ramsey is a valuable client. We can’t risk a project of this importance over something that has no guarantee,” Elizabeth reasoned, still unconvinced.

“The more I listen to you, the more ridiculous you sound. Have you forgotten? I’m your partner. There’s no way we would fail.” Natalie held Elizabeth’s arm and winked at her playfully.

Elizabeth was deeply touched. Natalie believed in her so much. She was pushing Elizabeth forward, at a time when her confidence was wavering. “Alright. You win, Natalie.”

With a helpless smile, Elizabeth finally agreed, “I look forward to this partnership.”

Derek reached out a hand towards Elizabeth. She shook his hand, her determination steadily finding itself. The deal was finally closed.

“Now that the partnership has been decided, Derek and I will go ahead. He

said as she looked at

used it as an opening to apologize to Natalie. “I was too harsh earlier. I’m sorry. I’ve had everything go my way since I was young, so I’m not used to not getting what I want. I can be arrogant sometimes, but I’m trying to change

Natalie accepted his apology, and then reminded Derek, “I’m married, Derek. We should keep an appropriate distance from each other. It wouldn’t be good

of them any good. Natalie had just solved the rumors about her and Draco. She knew how troublesome being embroiled in

Derek wasn’t particularly fazed. He had lived abroad and was more liberal about many things. He was no stranger to dating

caused quite a stir. Even after it had been straightened out,

Derek looked sideways, bending down and staring at Natalie.

could speak, he came close and whispered, his breath fanning her ear, “I like you a lot, Natalie.” Derek’s eyes were dark with desire

Derek away from her, maintaining a pointed distance. “The rumors about Mr. Wesley and me are all fake. I’m deeply in

I’m already 20 years old!” Derek frowned and petulantly asked, “How

I’m trying to say here. You don’t really like me like that. Not really. You’re just enjoying the

prove myself to you.” Despite his sober tone of voice, Natalie was convinced that he hadn’t understood a single thing

her eyes to compose herself and said, “I’m sorry but I can’t give you

of Garrett. He used to be such a playboy himself, but now… He was

couldn’t really compare Derek and Garrett. Natalie had no idea

Will no one show me mercy but God?!” Derek cried, his eyebrows raising to the skies. Natalie was

it was to try to persuade Derek to alter his course. “Then you can go pray to God now. I have to get back to

dep**ssion. She’d scolded him for

that he wasn’t obsessed. Derek could get any woman

waiting in the car outside.

and emphatically slammed the door,

tried to sound as lighthearted as possible. In truth, however, he was worried that