Book TRK
Chapter 455
Chapter 455
Now, it seemed like he had disappeared without a trace.
That being said, 013's disappearance had given Hesper a chance to take a breather. If 013 had
continued to disturb her life like before, she might not have had the mental capacity to focus on her
work.
After drawing for a whole morning at the company, Pennleigh also realized that it was the holiday
season that day and said with embarrassment, "I forgot when I came back. You don't have to work all
the time. We don't exploit our employees here at Eustoma."
Hesper shook her head. "I still have to work on the drawing when I get home, so it's the same for me to
work anywhere. But I'm leaving in the afternoon. I didn't have a good night's sleep last night, so I'm
planning to go back and sleep. I'll come back to work tomorrow."
As Fredonia University entered the holiday season, Hesper came to Eustoma to keep herself busy.
Like always, Evon still treated her badly. However, Andris, who did not like her design at all in the
beginning, became one of her closest colleagues in the company.
Andris might not be young, but he was straightforward and no one disliked making friends with
someone like him. Besides, Andris did not entirely reject Halwanest culture. It was just that he had
never come across a designer like Hesper.
After becoming astounded by Hesper's designs again and again, he was getting more and more drawn
toward Halwanest. He would pester Pennleigh to teach him Halwanese everyday and learn Halwanest-
style design with Hesper.
"Oh yeah, you may not need to come to the company tomorrow," Pennleigh said.
Hesper raised her head, seemingly confused. Pennleigh continued, "Do you still remember your
biggest project? The client has scheduled a meeting with you tomorrow to take measurements and
discuss the new dress design."
Pennleigh was referring to the first project that Hesper won after joining Eustoma. The client had not
contacted them for the past few months, and Hesper had almost forgotten about it until now.
"Okay, I understand. Should I go by myself tomorrow, or...?" Hesper asked.
"The client will send someone to pick you up," Pennleigh replied.
Hesper nodded and said, "Alright. I'll be leaving now. See you tomo… I mean see you the day after
tomorrow." Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
Watching Hesper, who still seemed hesitant to use her legs, Pennleigh suddenly remembered the way
she had pretended to be his girlfriend the day before. When she was leaning against him, she looked
particularly obedient and was completely different from her usual self.
When he first saw Hesper in Halwanest, he thought she was very beautiful. After watching the Lanes'
competition and seeing that Hesper had gained Roberto's favor and even became his apprentice,
Pennleigh had also thought that her luck was too good.
However, after spending the past few months with her, he felt like she was like a phoenix. Even though
her identity and status changed drastically, she had not given up on her dreams.
Pennleigh was a stubborn person himself. Otherwise, he would not have cut ties with his family to
pursue his own dream. Therefore, he was attracted to Hesper.
Returning to his senses, Pennleigh looked at Hesper walking out of the company with complex
emotions until she completely disappeared from his sight.
Although Hesper had a good relationship with him, Pennleigh knew very well that Hesper did not like
him. Even if Hesper refused to admit it, even if her relationship with Rickard seemed tense, and neither
of them would back down whenever they had an argument, he could see that Hesper had different
feelings for Rickard.
Actually, he should have known long ago. There was nothing in this world that could tie someone like
Hesper down except for true love.
*
When Hesper returned home, she clearly noticed that something in the neighboring villa seemed to be
different from before. Even though she had only been away for one day, there were flowers and
grasses in the deserted small courtyard next door.