Chapter 1490


    While Raeleigh went to whip up a meal, Jepherson sat in her room and studied her drafts. In


    addition to her two notebooks and phone, pens, piles of papers, and drafts littered her desk.


    He stared at the design and thought of the other designers he had met earlier. He ced his coat


    aside, unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, rolled up his sleeves, and picked up a pen to


    help. When Raeleigh came out of the kitchen, Xanthus was drinking water while Jepherson was


    editing the drafts. Perhaps due to the small space, Jepherson had some difficulty focusing, but he


    persisted.


    Raeleigh put the dishes on the table and walked to Jepherson''s side, staring intently at his drafts.


    Even though he only made some changes to the design, she could not help but admit that he had


    an innate talent for designing.


    She had struggled toe up with a solution for the design for days, but it only took him an hour to


    come up with a design that exceeded her expectations,


    She fixed her eyes on the drawing, sighing. "I couldn''te up with anything for days, but you


    produced something gorgeous with just a few


    casual strokes. I''m so jealous."


    As she spoke, Jepherson looked up from the desk, but he did not say anything. He then turned


    back to continue editing the drafts.


    Raeleigh watched attentively. Jepherson said, "Compared to your talent, I''m the one who should be


    jealous.


    "No matter what happens, your mind is always so clear and calm.


    "Your draw inspiration from everywhere and everything around you.


    "But I can''t do that. I can only concentrate on the specifics to get inspired.


    "When I see the design, I can tell what is coherent and what needs to be changed. However,


    producing an original design from scratch is impossible for me.


    "As a designer, that is one of my failures. Do you still envy me?"


    Jepherson put down the pen. Raeleigh looked at him in surprise, appearing not to have heard him.


    "What did you say?"


    The corners of his lips curved upwards. Smiling helplessly, he said, "An innate talent is something


    thates naturally. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be called that."


    After saying that, Jepherson went to wash his hands. Raeleigh looked at the drawing, her eyes


    sparkling with excitement. She followed Jepherson to the bathroom like a child, impatient for


    answers.


    While washing his hands, Jepherson looked at Raeleigh in the mirror and exined, "I can''t


    concentrate when I don''t have a direction. I can''t think of anything innovative.


    "My mom said that I gave all of my patience to that sister of mine. I''m restless, and I need time to


    learn to ground myself.


    "Although my designs have been very popr in recent years, I don''t think they''re perfect. I know


    what''s wrong with them, but I don''t want to make changes unless I have to.


    "Instead, I prefer people like you, and I envy you."


    After washing his hands, Jepherson turned and kissed Raeleigh. She ducked backward, then raised


    her head and continued to look at him. "You''re lying, aren''t you?"


    "No." Jepherson lowered his head and sealed her lips with his again. She raised her hands to push


    him away as he held onto her waist with his arms, trying not to let his wet hands touch her clothes.


    It was a while before he let her go.


    She stared at him dubiously, feeling like there was more to what he said.


    "I can''t tell what you''re thinking. I can''t even tell whether what you told me is true or not."


    Feeling quite helpless, Raeleigh left.


    She liked him, but she could not read him.


    She felt like such a failure!


    Jepherson followed Raeleigh out of the bathroom and they sat down to eat.


    After eating, she calmly asked Jepherson if he was leavingter that day, to which he retorted by


    asking her whether he should.


    Raeleigh was amused. "I''m just asking. What did you have in mind?"


    "Nothing." Jepherson stood outside the door and looked around for a while. Then, he took


    Raeleigh''s hand and put it into his coat pocket.


    She looked at him for a while, then led him out of the house. "Let''s go to the restaurant. I''m treating


    the others to dinner tonight. If you don''t want to leave, you can join us."


    Raeleigh actually liked such a simple life. If they could stay like that forever, she was willing to grow


    older and raise a bunch of children there.


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    Jepherson did not say anything, leaving everything up to her. They headed to the restaurant


    together.


    The restaurant''s owner and Raeleigh already knew each other well, and they were met with a warm


    wee when they entered. Raeleigh told the owner that she had more than ten peopleing for


    dinner that night, and she wanted to make a reservation.


    The owner''s wife handed the menu to Raeleigh, chattering good- naturedly. Noticing that Jepherson


    and Raeleigh held hands the whole time, she asked what their rtionship was with a cheeky grin.


    Raeleigh wanted to exin that he was a friend, but Jepherson beat her to it. "I''m her fiance."


    "Fiance? No wonder you look so well- matched," thedy eximed. Jepherson grinned, his mood


    brightening. He did not hesitate to book the most luxurious dinner set the restaurant offered.


    After that, he requested to add on a lobster.


    The boss replied sheepishly, "Sorry, we''re just a small vige. We don''t have that."


    "If you want to eat it, I''ll make it for you," Raeleigh piped up, trying to smooth things over.


    "All right. Make it tonight then," Jepherson said immediately, rendering her speechless.


    Raeleigh was just saying that to be polite. Why did Jepherson take it seriously? Raeleigh thought to


    herself.


    Would they have to eat another round after having dinner at the restaurant?


    The boss chatted with them enthusiastically, promising to prepare a feast fit for a king. Raeleigh


    looked at the time. Since it was still early, she took Jepherson for a walk around the vige.


    Whenever they came across an interesting building, she would tell him all she knew about it. She


    truly was interested in architecture.


    Raeleigh said, "These buildings should be preserved, but the locals don''t seem to care about them


    as much. I n to take some photos and document the buildings here when I have the time.


    "I can take the photos out to look at them again next time. I''m sure it''ll bring back many good


    memories."


    "In that case, what is going to happen to me then?" he asked.


    Raeleigh looked at him. "What do you mean?"


    "Thepany has spent so much money and time on you. Will my efforts be wasted?" Jepherson


    held Raeleigh tightly, hugging her close.


    "I didn''t say I wouldn''t go back. It''s just that so much has happenedtely. I can''t help it." Raeleigh


    had her own reasons, and the corner of Jepherson''s mouth twitched. "What you mean is that if I


    don''t get rid of the trouble in front of us, you won''t return?" he said.


    "I didn''t say that. I just want to stay and help Xanthus."


    "But don''t you still have to work?" he pressed.


    "All you want are my designs. Well, all my designs are with Richards Group. I don''t really


    understand about thepany''s matters, so I''d be useless even if I went back."


    "Who said you''re useless?" Jepherson frowned.


    "No one. They won''t say it to me directly, but I can''t pretend to be ignorant."


    Jepherson gave her a long look. Finally, she sighed in defeat and admitted quietly, "Okay, fine. I


    want to set up my ownpany."


    Jepherson was speechless.


    Humph! Raeleigh finally revealed the truth! Jepherson fumed.


    He raised his eyebrows and pursed his lips. He was not pleased!