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.

of relief. “Now that the partnership has been

said as she looked at

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

deal.” Natalie accepted his apology, and then reminded Derek, “I’m married, Derek. We should keep an appropriate distance from each

had just solved the rumors about her and Draco. She knew how troublesome being embroiled in gossip could

He had lived abroad and was more liberal about many things. He was no stranger

the scandal between Natalie and Draco had caused quite a stir. Even after it

an affair with Draco but not me?” Derek looked sideways, bending down and staring at

you a lot, Natalie.” Derek’s eyes were dark with desire as he

maintaining a pointed distance. “The rumors about Mr. Wesley and me are all fake. I’m deeply in love with my husband, and I don’t have time to play with a

already 20 years old!” Derek frowned and petulantly asked,

say here. You don’t really like me like that. Not really. You’re just enjoying the idea of taking something away

everything she said. “You have to give me a chance. I’ll prove myself to you.” Despite his sober tone of voice, Natalie was convinced that

said, “I’m sorry but I can’t give you this chance. You have to learn that

thought of Garrett. He used to be such a

really compare Derek and Garrett. Natalie had

my true love. Will no one show me mercy but God?!” Derek cried, his eyebrows raising

waste of time and energy it was to try to persuade Derek to alter his course. “Then you

collapsed into dep**ssion. She’d scolded

get any woman he wanted. But, then, why couldn’t

Wilder had been impatiently waiting in the

order but not silently. He sat down and emphatically slammed the door, emphasizing his anger with a

just fighting with Natalie? Judging by how red your faces got, even from back here, it looked like quite the argument.” Wilder tried to sound as lighthearted as possible. In truth, however, he was worried that Derek had messed up badly again and