Love’s Second Act by Alvis Midden

Chapter 43

Even if they wanted to terminate the contract, it had to be because they were dissatisfied with her design. However, why did they bring it up when she had not even turned in the design draft?

The person on the other end of the phone said, “My apologies for not recognizing you as the previous lady of the Jeffords family, Ms. Walcott. I dare not hire such a big shot as you

“You’re too kind.” The other person’s words gave Natalie a general idea that it was Calvin’s doing.

His purpose was to leave her without work, but who would have thought her current cooperation would also be affected?

She hung up the phone.

Before she could say anything, Queenie spoke up. “It’s fine. We have plenty of orders!”

Queenie stated it proudly as if she was bragging about it.

Natalie was somewhat soothed by her words.

She also understood that she would not have it easy moving forward due to Calvin’s intervention.

Therefore, she had to acquire the design work for Stronghelm Global. After all, it was on par with Calvin’s Quadfield Biotech Company

“Other smaller-scale companies will show deference to Calvin by obliging him, but that Mr. Foster that I saw today isn’t someone who would simply do that,” she thought.

“What are you thinking?” Queenie asked when Natalie remained silent.

“Mr. Foster shouldn’t be someone who would simply do something for another person’s sake, right?”

Natalie voiced out

her thoughts.

Queenie looked at Natalie in surprise. “You don’t know?”

“What?”

“Mr. Foster and the Jeffords family’s company have always been at odds, so securing this contract depends on our capabilities.”

Natalie was stunned.

“I’ve never heard of this before, but one thing I can be certain of is that Mr. Foster and Calvin are not friends. Otherwise, with all these years I’ve been with Calvin, there’s no way I could’ve missed them interacting,” she thought.

“That’s good.” After confirming this, Natalie breathed a sigh of relief.

“For the next few days, I must work harder and put in everything I’d learned during those months abroad. After securing the contract with Stronghelm Global, I won’t need to worry about anything anymore,” she thought.

While Natalie was busy with her career, Calvin was also terribly stressed. Ian had handed the design drafts for the tender three days later to him to look over, but he was dissatisfied with all of them.

“Have them redo it immediately.”

lan kept silent.

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“What kind of rubbish are these? Calvin rarely cursed.

Even if the lower-level employees did not do a good job, he would send the work back without saying a word. However, this time, he did not hold back at all.

lan was momentarily stunned.

While picking up the design drafts, he responded. Very well. But Mr. Jeffords, at least let them know what your ideas are. That way…

‘Did they not go to the site to see it? If so, the company’s design department should be dismissed.”

Calvin’s tone was sharp.

He gave off the feeling that he could not be persuaded.

Given Calvin’s current state of anger, lan knew he could not say anything. He was stressed about it. “It looks like the design department will be working around the clock for the next few days, he thought

“If they can’t produce the final result tomorrow, get them all to leave!”

Just as lan was about to turn around and leave, Calvin’s icy and ruthless voice rang out behind, making lan tremble. “I was wrong. They will only be working tirelessly tonight. If they can’t produce satisfactory results tomorrow, they’ll lose their rights to work overtime, he thought.

Ian also knew that Calvin was absolutely not bluffing with that. Someone might actually lose their jobs the next day.

Natalie and Queenie returned to the office for a meeting and then went right back to work. The whole design team gathered around the long desk in the hall.

They discussed the drawings and other things as they worked.

If there was anything good or bad, they could uncover it immediately to increase efficiency.

During the process, Natalie’s phone kept ringing. Every time the screen lit up, she would want to see who called her. As long as the call was from Calvin or Rebecca, she would hang up.

However, she did not expect to receive a call from Jayden.

“Hello, Mr. Wright.

“Do you

need the building plans around that plot of land in the eastern suburb?”

“Yes, I do,” Natalie replied without thinking.

Those things were so important to her.

What was to be built on a piece of land depended on its geographical location and its surrounding supporting fac

Not only must the construction be suitable for the land, but it must also integrate with the surrounding visage.

I’m waiting for you downstairs.”

“Okay, I’ll be right there. After hanging up the phone, Natalie went downstairs without taking her coat.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom parked in front of the building was extremely eye-catching and intimidating. One had to admit. that Strenghelm Global was indeed high-profile.

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Even a mere employee uses such a sophisticated car? people wondered.

As Natalie jogged over, the car window slid down halfway, and Jayden handed a file to Natalie with a smile. These have been reviewed by those in the surrounding area.”

“Thanks a lot!”

Natalie took it and pressed it against her chest like a treasure.

Generally, outsiders could not get hold of these things. Now that she had obtained them, she would have a comprehensive understanding of the eastern suburb

If she still could not design something satisfactory, it meant the problem lay with her skills, and she had to admit defeat.

“We’ll head off now.”

“Take care. I’ll treat you to dinner another day” Naturally, Natalie should have invited her benefactor upstairs for a cup of coffee, but time was running out.

The car’s engine revved up.

Natalie seemed to see a figure through the rear window. “It looks like… Mr. Foster?” she thought.

Not far away, Calvin spotted Natalie and Yohannes’ car as soon as he came downstairs, and his expression instantly turned.

cold.

He strode forward.

Natalie stumbled into his arms the instant she turned around. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.”

Calvin caught her.

Natalie raised her head, and when she met Calvin’s furious glare she replaced her apologetic gaze with a frigid one.

“She just nodded and smiled flatteringly at Yohannes’s car, but now she’s so cold to me?” Calvin thought.

“Why are you still here?” he asked in an unfriendly manner.

He wanted to see which company in this building hired her.

Natalie straightened her back and left his embrace, saying proudly, “I’m working!”

He quirked a brow

“You’re really something.” His words hid a deeper meaning behind it.

Natalie did not want to argue with him.

I’m busy. I have to go.”

“Hold on!”

She had just brushed past him to leave when he grabbed her wrist. Natalie shook her wrist and held the file tighter with he other hand, treating it like a treasure,

At present, this file probably was a treasure for the participating companies. Natalie had thought about it before but had no

means to obtain it.

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with ( only nightmares”

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