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    The argument between the two unfolded right in front of me. I stood there helplessly and watched as the two bickered back and forth.


    I''d only started to regret as I saw Mr. Odom getting angrier with his face tuming red in fury. Not only had Natalya disrupted the situation, but I''d also missed the perfect opportunity.


    Now that he was so riled up, it was clear that he had no intention of discussing any potential coboration. It seemed from his reaction that he was resistant to the idea of a coboration. I''d only be adding fuel to the fire if I were to bring it up now. Thelplessly stepped outside to Mr. Odom''s back garden which was well-trimmed with beautiful peonies all nted around. It''d rained a few days ago, and now the peonies were in full bloom creating a breathtaking disy before m?, Alter strolling around for an hour, I knew this visit had been in vain. I had no choice but to call Liam


    "There''s a little trouble on my end, and the project can''t proceed. I''m afraid the whole thing might fall through if we don''te up with a solutions


    Mr. Mitchell refused to help, and now that we had this new hurdle, I feared the project might be at risk of copsing altogether if we couldn''t work things out.


    "I figured he might not be willing to help, but I didn''t expect this trouble. I heard he has a fondness for coffee. Do you have the box I gave you earlier?"


    Liam''s question seemed to test if I''d done my research and was gauging my level of readiness, but I''d surely brought the gift along.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "He got into a fight with someone else, so this isn''t the right time to approach him now. I need a better time to discuss the coboration. In the meantime, could you work on a backup n? I asked, knowing some things were beyond my control. Liam seemed to understand how 1 felt and agreed to it.


    After spending more time strolling around, I gained a deeper understanding of Mr. Odom''s personality. I conducted further research after returning home.


    It turned out that he''d previously coborated with a corrupt businessman, who''d used his designs for illicit activities. How could he not have felt deeply hurt to see the work he''d poured all his heart and soul into being used for criminal activities? Each of his works was a reflection of his soul bom through fire and water. Knowing that it was disrespected and trampled upon drained him of his creative power. I knew I''d have to wait atter missing this chance like a hunter lying in wait for the right moment. Then, are afternoon, Mr. Mitchell invited me for coffee. Through the phone, he eagerly told me that Mr. Odom would be there as well, and I was to seize the chance. Tarifedy dressed for the asion and wore a custom-made formal wear.


    When Larmed at the coffer tch, I realized I was the youngest among the guests. Mr. Odom was showcasing histest work which was indeed remarkable. His designs were fresh and innovative, and they''d undoubtedly be even more amazing if he poured more effort into them


    "Let me introduce you all to my new friend, Ms. Evelyn Wiley. This youngdy here is a wonderful child, and I wouldn''t have invited her here it she wasn''t that lovely


    Mr. Michell sounded like a kind grandfather as he introduced me to everyone else. The other guests gave me warm smiles


    "You''re astubborn old man I you''re introducing this youngdy, she must be a kind soul."


    He beamed at their words and staled at the elderly man with a beard who''d spolen


    I stood gracefully to one side and smiled as greeted all of them wannly.