Chapter 17


    Thompson Group was one of the biggest luxury goodspanies in the world. It specialized in supplying


    high-end luxury products such as perfumes, jewelry, cosmetics, shoes, handbags, and so much more.


    Strangely, only until this year that it decided to set foot in the fashion industry. However, the newly


    established fashionpany – Thompson Clothing became the least profitable subsidiary under


    Thomson Group due to ack of talented fashion designers.


    Taking a seat beside Joyce, Natalie poured herself a cup of water. “Alfred rmended me to Mr.


    Shane. He wanted me to participate in the Project Rebirth project.”


    “That’s great!” Joyce pped her hands in excitement. “I believe you can definitely nail the job with your


    talent. By then, Thompson Clothing will be generating more revenue, and you will rise to fame! Not only


    that, but we can also promote Desire after you be famous. That’s killing three birds with one stone!”


    “But I will need to leave Desire to you for the time being while I work in Thompson Group.”


    “Don’t you worry about that. You can always count on me!” Joyce patted her chest confidently, giving her


    reassurance.


    The two of them took some time to discuss their uing ns. After Joyce left, Natalie took her


    shower before climbing into bed.


    The next day, she hailed a cab to Thompson Group after sending the children to kindergarten.


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    Standing at the office building’s entrance, she took the name card out of her pocket and dialed the


    number printed on it.


    The call went through in no time.


    “Hello?”


    Natalie was a little nervous upon hearing the man’s cold voice. She discreetly took a deep breath to


    recollect herself before she responded, “Mr. Shane, I’ve arrived at the Thompson Group.”


    “Okay. Please wait a minute. I will send someone to pick you up.” His reply was curt.


    Before she had even realized it, Shane had ended the call. With that, she had no choice but to wait on


    the spot.


    A few minutester, a man in his business suit came into sight. He sized her up for a moment and asked,


    “Are you Ms. Smith?”


    “Yes, I am.”


    The man adjusted his rimless sses. “Hello, Ms. Smith. I am Mr. Shane’s assistant, Ss Campbell. Mr.


    Shane has sent me to pick you up.”


    “Nice to meet you, Mr. Campbell.” Natalie gave a slight nod.


    Ss returned her greeting with a polite smile. Then, he gestured her to enter. “Ms. Smith, please follow


    me.”


    “Alright.” She took her stuff and followed suit.


    As soon as Ss brought her to the CEO’s office, he left to prepare for coffee. Meanwhile, she was left


    standing alone in front of the man who exuded an overbearing aura.


    Sitting behind his desk, Shane put the design drawings aside before fixing his eyes on her. “I got these


    from Alfred. He said these are some of your best designs. To be honest, I’m quite disappointed because


    your light luxury design style is very much aimed at a niche market, which is not what we wanted. The


    concept of Project Rebirth is all about luxury and high-end fashion targeting high-end consumers.”


    Natalie’s heart sank at that instant. Does he mean to say that I’m not qualified?


    “But…” He spoke again.


    Her heart skipped a beat while a glint of hope appeared in her eyes. She balled her hands into fists,


    trying to calm her anxiety. “Please go ahead, Mr. Shane.”


    “But from your designs, I can tell that you have a great sense of style and aesthetic ability. For the


    uing month, you need to provide me with ten sketches for the project. If I approve of your design, I


    will let you hold the position as the project’s chief designer.” After that, he ced a document in front of


    her.


    Natalie took a nce at the words “Project Rebirth Details” printed on the front page. Unable to believe


    her own ears, she asked again to confirm with him, “Mr. Shane, is this for real? You will let me be


    the chief designer once you approve of my design?”


    Shane noticed a determined glint shining in her eyes. Raising his brow, he reassured her, “I am a man of


    my word.”


    She grabbed the document while uttering confidently, “Great! I will definitely be the chief designer!”


    Shane was dazed, and his eyes darkened upon seeing her bright and confident smile.


    Right then, Ss entered the office, bringing her a cup of coffee.