The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 45

“Thank you for your kind words.” The young designer in question tucked her hair behind her ear and stood up.

Though immensely gratified, she couldn’t help the pang of guilt that tightened her chest. Even she had always thought that Natalie’s designs were outstanding, and far better than hers.

“Why are you thanking me? You achieved this with your talents. The previous design that was presented to me was a far cry from this. That one was out of date and boring. There was nothing special about it at all. I couldn’t believe someone had wasted ink and paper on such pathetic scribbles. In fact, I don’t understand why your department had taken in such a person in the first place.”

Cassie tossed the papers back to the folder and took a sip of coffee. Her movements caused her Chanel bracelet to clink against her Cartier watch.

Everyone turned silent and threw surreptitious glances at Natalie. It was clear to them that Cassie was purposely insulting her.

Natalie only clutched her skirt and lowered her eyes, saying nothing.

She was painfully aware of the fact that Cassie was here to humiliate her in front of other people.

But she was now their client, and if Natalie defended herself, it would only make things worse.

She could feel her cheeks grow hot, but she did her best to keep her temper.

“I’m talking about you, Miss Quinn,” Cassie snapped all of a sudden.

Her tone was sharp and biting, especially after seeing that Natalie wasn’t reacting to her barbs.

Cassie wanted the woman to be humiliated in public and flee the design business for good.

Just then, a knock came at the door.

Before anyone could do or say anything, Garrett opened the door and walked into the room.

“Ah. Excuse me, but who are you?” he asked Cassie coldly. “I’m pretty sure that you’re not the person in charge of the design department over at Color Company. What are you doing in this meeting?”

Cassie’s nostrils flared. “I am the girlfriend of Jason Gentry, the CEO of Color Company,” she declared haughtily.

Garrett only raised an eyebrow before striding to the head of the table. When he sat down, his demeanor had turned serious. “And what position do you hold at Color Company, exactly?”

Embarrassed, Cassie put down her coffee cup and said, “I hold no position for the time being.”

Her goal was to marry into a rich and powerful family. Why would she work for any company? The only reason why she was involved in this project in the first place, was because she had seduced Jason into letting her do so.

Garrett pushed his glasses against the bridge of his nose. “Your relationship with Mr. Gentry is your private matter, but this collaboration project is a business affair between two companies. You’re just his girlfriend. You are in no position to determine which designs are going to be used, let alone slander our employees and our company.”

Cassie flushed, humiliated.

Who the hell was this man? How could he insult her in public like this?