Chapter 3

Colton looked at me with suspicion for several moments before snorting coldly. "Heather, if she's giving it to you, take it. With your abilities, you'd become a shareholder sooner or later anyway.”

"Since all our colleagues are here today, we might as well let everyone know the company has a new Design Director."

Finally, Heather stopped pretending. Her eyes lit up with joy as she clutched the share transfer agreement tightly.

I smiled at the sight.

Colton spent all his time fooling around with Heather. He had no idea the competition for this project was far more intense than they could imagine.

If my old mentor had not personally vouched for me after seeing my design plans, I never would have secured it.

Right now, those plans were still in my possession. I was the only one who knew them.

What was more, Heather seemed unaware that being Design Director was not so easy. She would have to take responsibility for everything in the company.

Standing off to the side, Colton watched me stand there coldly after giving both the project and the executive position to Heather. He seemed to feel he had gone a bit too far. "Fine. Since you're being so sensible, I'll let you come to today's celebration dinner.”

"Make sure you raise a glass to Heather later."

Heather spoke up with feigned difficulty. "I thought Liana had taken the day off, so I didn't reserve a seat for her. I'll give Liana my seat."

Colton immediately said with concern, "You're the star of today's event. How can you not have a seat?”

"Liana can just have a couple drinks standing up. She's used to it anyway."

Hearing Colton's words, I laughed and refused. "No need."

A flash of mockery crossed Heather's eyes, but she put on another act. "Liana, you're not still mad at Colton, are you? If you're really that upset, I'll apologize to you."

As she spoke, she moved closer with a pitiful expression on her face. Watching her over-the-top performance, I felt disgusted and gave her a light push to stop her.

To my surprise, Heather acted as if she had been hit with tremendous force. She stumbled back several steps and fell to the ground.

The next moment, Heather threw herself at Colton's legs, clinging to him pathetically.

"Colton, please don't be angry. As long as Liana feels better, she can kick me a few more times. I don't mind!"

Only then did Colton react. Furious, he pointed his finger at me. "Liana, you actually dared to hit someone! You've crossed the line! If Heather is seriously hurt, you won't be able to make up for it even if you gave your life!"

I said nothing and just gave Heather a cold look.

Panic flashed in Heather's eyes. She quickly clutched her chest and collapsed on the ground. "Colton, my heart hurts so much. I feel awful."

Colton immediately placed his hand over her heart, his eyes full of concern, while hurling abuse at me.

"You're just jealous that Heather is more capable than you, so you want to hurt her! Our company doesn't need someone incompetent and petty like you. Get out of here right now!"

Incompetent? Petty?

Fine. I wanted nothing more than to see if Heather could handle this project without me.

I turned and left.

The directors from the design institute had actually invited me to dinner today. I had planned to decline, but now there was no need to.

The project leaders had helped tremendously. No matter what, I should still show my gratitude.

I decided to go to the mall to buy two bottles of expensive whiskey, but on my way out, I ran into Colton and Heather's group.

"Liana, what are you doing here?" Colton blocked my path.