Belle was indeed a gem unearthed by the hardworking HR Director of The Ellington Group. Within just a week, she had delivered the designs to Percival's office. Thomas had finished his boot camp training and returned to Percival's side. "Boss, the design department's Belle is waiting outside."

Percival glanced at the designs in his hand and handed them to Vivienne while saying, "Vivienne, take a look at these."

Vivienne flipped through the pages and nodded. "Let her in."

Belle walked in nervously, stealing glances at Percival and quickly looking away, "Mr. Percival, Vivienne."

Vivienne did not look up, simply muttering, "Good design work."

"Thank you, but it's still not up to par with your work. I feel something's off. It doesn't match the initial concept. Could you perhaps offer some guidance?"

As Belle spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Percival.

Vivienne made a few quick annotations on Belle's design and handed it back.

Belle accepted it with both hands, nodding at Vivienne and then turning to Percival. "Mr. Percival, I plan to host a launch party next week. We'll invite Rivenwood's A-list celebrities and society ladies to create a buzz for our new line. What do you think?"

Percival barely looked up as he replied, "Mhm."

Belle pursed her lips and left Percival's office in silence.

Once the door closed, the timid look on Belle's face disappeared.

Back in the office, Vivienne's lips curved into a smile, sensing something amusing afoot.

Percival waved Thomas away, who left discreetly.

Standing up, Percival sat next to Vivienne. "You seem pleased?"

"Of course, the show's about to start."

Days later, at the launch party.

was packed with journalists and influencers, all

was a prestigious affair that could bring valuable connections to

Vivienne waited

knocked, "Mr. Percival, everything's

suit. "Vivienne, wait

fleetingly brushing over

skipped a beat. Had Vivienne

her disguise was

her lip, Belle followed

received a call from Dorian. "Trouble, Vivienne. Thaddeus has come down with a stomach bug at the nursery and has been rushed to the hospital. Come quickly." "I'm

Well-prepared, indeed.

out the back as Percival finished his speech

he felt

some instructions, Percival silently retired

watched from a distance and followed once Percival had left, unaware that a

the venue had noticed that the protagonists of this party

Percival found Vivienne

on the sofa, eyes closed,

Click!

lock was gently

the dark muzzle of a gun,

lips curled slightly, eyes opening, "Mr.

Belle was unfazed.

realized he was poisoned with Boar Poison and guessed her identity. Not a

at Percival with arrogance, "Perhaps I

can you

Who

Group, Belle had been itching to administer Boar Poison to

send Vivienne

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