Chapter 1644


    Hertha saw the crestfallen expression on Thssa''s face and tightened her grip on Thssa''s arm. With a polite tone, she said to thedy behind the counter, "We''d really appreciate your help with this..."


    Then, guiding Thssa away from the counter, Hertha could see that her friend was still deeply troubled. Leaning in closer, she whispered, "Thssa, you''re just starting out in the design world. Having your work produced and up for sale is already a huge achievement. When I first started in this industry, I began as an assistant. I didn''t even have the chance to sketch my own designs, let alone see them made and sold."


    "This industry is all about building up experience. It took me years to gain even a modest reputation. And even now, my name is barely knownpared to the big shots. It''s a long road ahead, but don''t be disheartened. Give it a few years, and you''ll definitely surpass me," Herthaforted Thssa.


    Thssa turned to look at Hertha, about to exin that her worry wasn''t about her own work not selling, but rather concern for Lysander''s situation.


    He had just returned to the Sinir group, and this project was his first upon returning. If it failed, would the veteran shareholders of the Sinir group start doubting Lysander, thinking his intellect and business acumen had declined during his three-yeara?


    Before Thssa could voice her concerns, a familiar voice caught their attention.


    "None of these pieces have sold?"


    Thssa stopped mid-sentence and turned around to see David standing in front of the counter, inquiring about the situation with the attendant. The attendant replied, "Yes, people seemed interested at first, but as soon as they heard the designer''s name wasn''t well-known, they backed off."


    David, with a look of concern, instructed, "Try to promote them more actively. Maybe organize some events to encourage purchases. It''s imperative we improve sales for this jewelry line; we really need to push this, okay?"


    The attendant nodded earnestly, "Of course, I''ll do my best."


    After giving his instructions, David turned and spotted Thssa and Hertha not far off, watching him. He smiled and greeted them, "Ms


    Kensington, Ms. Everhart, fancy


    seeing you here."


    Thssa, with Hertha in tow, approached David. "David, do you have a moment? There''s something I''d like to discuss with you."


    David thought for a moment and then agreed, "Sure."


    At the cafe in the mall.


    Thssa ordered three Americanos and, after some small talk, dove into the heart of the matter. "David, if this jewelry project doesn''t go well, will it significantly affect Lysander?"


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    David paused at the question, pondering before responding. "During Mr. Sinir''s three-year absence, his cousin Payton took over thepany''s management. Even I was sidelined. With Mr. Sinir now awake and wanting to reim his position, it''s proving to be quite the challenge. We hoped the sess of this jewelry line would help pave the way for his return, showing the shareholders his


    sharp business acumen and leadership skills at the next board meeting..."


    These were internal matters of the Sinir group and quite personal to Mr. Sinir, which David ideally shouldn''t share with Thssa.


    However, given the tense situationExclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    and fearing that Mr. Sinir might not only face difficulty re-entering thepany but could also be stripped of his future presidency, David decided Thssa should know about the precarious position Lysander was in.


    Moreover, since the design was Thssa''s creation, its market performance was somewhat tied to her as well.


    Hearing David''s exnation, Thssa''s worries intensified. It was as she feared: the jewelry project was crucial for Lysander.


    And the stakes were incredibly high.


    Failure could mean a fall from grace into the mire.