Their effortless chemistry caught both Scarlett and Julian off guard. A moment later, they burst into laughter in perfect unison.
Scarlett tilted her head, a playful smile dancing on her lips. "You first!"
It was the first time in ages Julian had seen her smile so radiantly. It was a genuine, carefree expression that seemed to radiate from the very depths of her soul.
Julian's gaze lingered, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly as his breath hitched. Recovering quickly, he steadied his breathing and offered a warm smile. "When I mentioned upgrading Croft Design Studio to Croft Group the other day, I wasn't just bluffing. It's something your brother and I have been discussing for a while now."
"He plans to invest five billion under your name, and I'll match it with another five. We're going to establish a comprehensive real estate empire—integrating design, construction, and property sales. You'll be at the helm, and we'll officially expand across Country H and into the global market."
"Scarlett, your marriage held you back, leaving you trapped and unable to spread your wings. But now, you can go all out. With your brother and me backing you, you can finally unleash your full potential. What do you say?"
Scarlett froze, utterly stunned. When Julian had brought it up during dinner with Quentin Thorne, she assumed he was just talking big to intimidate the man. She never expected it to be a real, concrete plan.
Ten billion was an astronomical sum. They were trusting her with a massive operation... Weren't they worried she might ruin it?
Anxiety flickered in her eyes. "This... I'm just a designer. I don't have executive management experience. I'm afraid that—"

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