"I'm so happy to see you appreciate these little things." Anne heard a gentle voice, and she instantly knew it was Mark.
She also figured out that the plants came from him.
"Thank you. But, do you want me to raise flowers, since you've sent me so many plants?" she said with a smile.
Mark pointed at the plants and explained, "This plant counteracts computer radiation. Its air purification is top-notch. And this one, has a soothing effect that can relieve fatigue when you're exhausted."
"You're so thoughtful, Mark. Thank you so much. You didn't come here just to tell me how many plants you've raised, did you?" said Anne.
"Here's the thing. There's going to be a business trip, and we want you to go," Mark said.
"Where is it going to be held?" Anne raised her head and stared at him. There was no emotion in her eyes.
"It's in Paris, France, and the job is definitely not going to be easy. I've told my brother that you're the only one qualified for the job," he responded.
"If it's a big contract, don't you think your brother should be the one to go? If I go, I'm afraid the other party will think our company does not take them seriously." She was, after all, just a designer.
However, Mark scowled and said, "No, the S Group isn't like that. They don't care about prestige. They care about you skills in designing. If they like your style, they will definitely accept and like you even if you're just a nobody."
"I understand. Then I'm going!" she exclaimed.
Even though she was a little nervous, it was still a job. As long as she worked hard, there would be a possibility of success. So, she didn't object anymore.
"Don't worry. A large part of Ian's company is stationed in France. He'll be on a business trip, too. You can probably go with him. If you run into any trouble, he can help you."
His words reminded Anne of Ian's broken wing necklace. She pondered for a while before finally nodding.
In the evening, there were countless people entering and departing the airport.
In the corner of the airport, a Christmas tree was displayed. It suddenly occurred to Anne that it was already Christmas.
Then, she got a call from Sam out of the blue. However, the airport manager told her that she needed to board the plane. Anne had no choice but to reject the call and turn off her phone.
When she got to her seat, she realized that the man seated next to her was none other than Ian. She hadn't seen him for a long time.
"Hello, Mr. Ian. How are you?" Anne greeted.
At first, his eyes were closed, but when he heard Anne's voice, he immediately opened his eyes.
"Anne! Good to see you," he replied.
She then sat beside him. She finally felt relieved as soon as the plane took off.
In fact, leaving A City was a good thing for her. Her entanglement with Kevin was becoming unbearable, but she didn't have the heart to ruthlessly break up with him.
She wasn't sure whether she did this to keep in touch with Eddy, or she couldn't stand the idea of having no ties with Kevin. During the time when she was away, she thought she could just figure things out.
As she closed her eyes, Anne recalled things about Kevin. Her face became more and more serious every passing minute. From time to time, Ian would glance at her and would shift his gaze almost immediately.
It was already daytime when they arrived in Paris.
After sleeping for a long time on the plane, Anne woke up and found that Ian was calling her.
She turned on her phone as soon as she disembarked the plane. Sadly, there was no signal. She wanted to ask what Sam wanted to tell her, but she ultimately decided not to.
"Can I use your phone, Ian? I want to ask Trey what work I need to prepare for."
They didn't delve into the details of why she was sent there, so she naturally had a lot of questions in mind.
Ian smiled at her and said, "Why do you have to ask him? Trey has given me full authority on this task."
"Then where should I meet the people from the S Group?" That was what Anne wanted to know.
"Don't worry. The meeting will be held fifteen days from now. During that time, you can wander around Paris. You only need to find inspiration and focus on your designs!" He described this "important task" so nonchalantly that Anne was left speechless.
Fortunately, after hearing him say it like that, she felt like a burden have been lifted from her shoulders.
"By the way, we won't live in a hotel this time. I have a house in Paris. It's fully equipped and much better than a hotel. Besides, it's much closer to the S Group and the environment is good. It's the perfect setting to help you focus on your design."
Everything was well prepared. Anne nodded her head and said, "Okay, I'd like to know if you're possessed by Trey. It's weird that you care so much about his work. It's rare for you to trust each like this."
Ian smiled again. "It's nothing. The extent of our relationship is that we can give each other's company without compensation, and we can give up everything except the people we are fond of."
It was rare for someone to describe their relationship this way. Hearing his remark, she said, "Whoever ends up with you is very lucky. And you're lucky to have such a friend."
It was different from the first time she met Ian. The two of them were not just friends, they also regained the connection they had before.
"Yes but there are luckier things out there." He gazed at her with his deep-set eyes.
"And what would that be?"
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