Chapter 22: Chapter 22
351 words<html><head></head><body><p>Evelyn Roland had long seen through his intentions, which was why she dared to put on such a brazen performance.</p> <p>"Cat got your tongue, Mr. Valdemar? Or are you throwing a tantrum like a three-year-old?"</p> <p>"A pat-down? What is this, a cop drama?"</p> <p>Sebastian Valdemar fell silent under Olivia Valdemar's scolding.</p> <p>Evelyn tugged lightly at Olivia's sleeve, her voice tinged with hurt. "I'm a designer at KL. Mr. Valdemar rejected our department's draft for personal reasons..."</p> <p>"Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll handle this."</p> <p>The way Evelyn called her "Olivia" made the older woman's heart swell with affection. She was ready to claim this sweet, clever girl as her little sister on the spot.</p> <p>"Sebastian, I order you to approve KL's design proposal."</p> <p>"Sis, I don't make decisions based on emotions. Their work genuinely doesn't meet our standards."</p> <p>Olivia hesitated. She knew her brother well—he wasn't the type to jeopardize the company over petty grievances.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_5 --> <p>Evelyn seized the moment. "If Mr. Valdemar truly separates personal feelings from business, then give me a chance to redesign."</p> <p>A flicker of doubt crossed Sebastian's eyes.</p> <p>An intern, taking on such an important project?</p> <p>As if reading his mind, Evelyn smiled calmly. "Just ten minutes. If you're not satisfied, I'll leave immediately."</p> <p>"Fine."</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_3 --> <p>She strode to his desk, pulled out paper and a pen, and began sketching.</p> <p>Her pen danced across the page. In under ten minutes, a complete summer jewelry collection materialized.</p> <p>A pale blue heart-shaped pendant shimmered like a clear spring, while undulating chains evoked the refreshing touch of ocean breezes.</p> <p>"Exquisite!" Olivia gasped. "Sebastian, we're going with this!"</p> <p>Sebastian's pulse quickened.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_2 --> <p>The design perfectly aligned with their unreleased "Breeze" theme.</p> <p>He checked his watch: eight minutes.</p> <p>"Satisfied?" Evelyn asked.</p> <p>"Impressive." He handed her a contract. "Sign here."</p> <p>As she took the document, a glint of triumph flashed in her eyes.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_1 --> <p>Not only had she defused the crisis—she'd secured the project.</p> <p>This round belonged to her.</p> <p>Olivia eagerly added her on WeChat and requested a custom piece.</p> <p>Watching Evelyn leave, Olivia sighed. "What a delightful girl."</p> <p>Sebastian smirked.</p> <p>Delightful?</p> <p>More like a cunning little fox.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_4 --> </body></html>