Attracted By My Ex-wife novel Chapter 181

"I'm sorry but I won't take part in this," Anne refused even though she knew that Trey wanted her to be a professional designer in his company.

"Why? Is it because of Kevin?" he asked.

He wanted to know why she was not willing to cooperate with him.

"Yes, I don't think I'm suitable to work in your company with my identity." Aside from that, she was very close to Kevin now.

"Do you like him?" He frowned.

At his accusing tone, she became defensive and her voice came out as sharp. "That is a personal question. I refuse to answer that, I'm sorry."

"I didn't mean to offend you. I guess I became too excited. I just think that a designer like you deserves to endorse your product on-stage, and not simply work on designs behind the scene." His voice was laced with regret.

"I'm sorry." She clutched her handbag and stood up.

"Are you going to work in Kevin's company in the future?" he inquired further.

"I don't know," she answered and left after she bowed politely.

He looked at her retreating figure and sighed.

"Why didn't you use the high-salary card on her? Our company may not be as famous as the AN Group, but she won't be able to find another corporation that could give her that good offer," his assistant commented.

A faint smile appeared on Trey's lips. "People like her can't be persuaded by money."

After a couple of days, M group released a new series of products at the market in A City.

Its hit product was called 'Rebirth'.

The exhibition stands had been set up in the well-known jewelry stores in the area. The sun that shone brightly was regarded as good luck. The places that couldn't be reached by the sunlight were filled with daylight lamps.

The lights on the display stand illuminated the jewelry. It was a broken-heart-shaped ring with a diamond on the broken platinum. It wasn't a huge diamond, but it was of the best quality in the world.

"Hello everyone! I would like to present to you our latest work, 'Rebirth'!" Trey, the founder of M Group, announced.

One of the reporters stepped in. "Good day, Mr. Trey! That is different work from your previous ones. May we know whose piece that is?" asked the reporter.

"This was made by my friend who did not want to appear on the stage. I would like to apologize because I can't answer your question," he answered and smiled politely.

"If you refuse to tell us whose work that is, does it mean that you haven't got the designer's authorization or the designer has plagiarized the work of others?" The founder did not falter at the bomb that was thrown at him.

"I don't think that she would. My friend always emphasizes the importance of inspiration and creation. She designs for liking, not for fame or fortune. That's why I chose her work as the main piece," he calmly answered.

Since the designer was not announced, the reporters were intrigued by her mysterious identity. They threw questions towards the CEO one after another.

"Your company's work is exquisite this time. Are you confident in the sales it could reach? What do you think of it compared with AN Group?"

Upon the quite intrusive question, everyone fell silent.

"I admit that AN Group is a big international brand, however, I'm confident with our unique designs this time. I think these will sell well." He beamed confidently.

Honestly, he was also looking forward to whether the design from Kevin's ex-wife could beat his company or not.

In the AN Group, Kevin sat on his swivel chair and frowned at the recent sales report.

He stretched his left leg and put it over the other. The glassed table reflected his displeasure.

"What's going on? Why did the sale go down by a percentage?" He cocked his brows at his employee.

Daniel swallowed and tried to calm himself. "Recently, M Group released a series of jewelry. They sold well that their sales have increased by thirteen percent, Mr. Kevin!"

The CEO closed the file and looked at him. "Why do you think their products sold so well this time?"

"I think it's because we have a lot of products which involve real estate, clothing line, perfume, jewelry, and cosmetics. Truthfully, I think we have too many products to cope up with." He tried to keep his voice steady and conceal his nervousness.

"Those are not what I wanted to hear. What I want to know is why our sales dropped while theirs have increased! Tell me, what is their main work this time?" the CEO bellowed.

The AN Group was far well-known than the M Group because they were focused on a variety of products. Aside from that, they had acquired good feedback all over the world. On the other hand, since the M Group was only engaged in jewelry, the AN Group always walked on thin ice and took things seriously.

"Their main work this time was called 'Rebirth'. Reportedly, it was a work from Trey's friend who didn't want to be known." Daniel was trembling as he answered.

"Go and check the background of this designer. I believe that it's not difficult for you. If you fail to find anything out, you're out!" He pointed at the door.

Kevin had planned to use this jewelry to create a momentum for their next work with the exclusive story of Sophia. He wasn't expecting that he would fail this time.

It was getting dark outside. The city lights beamed different hues of colors that would make people feel blue.

The employees of AN Group had left one after another. Kevin stayed on his chair and refused to leave. He didn't know what went wrong with his work that he was defeated by the M Group so easily.

"Mr. Kevin, it's already an hour after work. Aren't you going back yet?" his assistant asked.

"I'll leave later. You're dismissed." Kevin could feel his stress building up.

He knew that being a CEO was not easy, but he never thought that one day, he would be beaten by a company that was much weaker than his.

"Are my designers not good enough?" he wondered.

The silence was the only response to his question.

It was already late when Kevin went home. The streetlights were on and so were the lights in the villa. Anne's room was also lit as if she was waiting for him to come home.

"Hey, you're back." She looked at Kevin who looked a little disappointed.

"I am," he mumbled.

"You look unhappy. Is it about the company's recent report in jewelry?" she asked.

"How did you know?" He was excited because it showed that she paid attention to the news of his company all the time. It seemed that she cared about him a lot.

His heart was overwhelmed with warmth, but it quickly dissipated.

"I saw it on the news today. I have something to tell you regarding that,"

she trailed off carefully as she looked at Kevin who stood by the door with guilt in her eyes.

"I'm fine. Just feel free to say anything you want." He smiled gently at her and decided not to bring his work problems home.

His gentleness and consideration made her guiltier because today, she knew what really happened at AN Group.

"I had something to do with the main design of M Group," she whispered, looking straight into his eyes.