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Novel Catalog
Chapter 48
“This is the first collection from Lovito, and the target consumer group is urban young female white-collar workers. I went with a youthful design to penetrate the market for women aged 20-30…”
Gale spoke confidently, her voice steady as she presented her design. People always exuded confidence in the field they were best at, and in this moment, Gale certainly did. Throughout the meeting, she impressed everyone with her strong work ethic and clear vision.
“Okay!” Joe was the first to applaud, and soon the others followed, giving her a round of applause as well.
Only Shawn remained indifferent, his gaze neutral as he observed her.
“Tomorrow, you can start the production. Mr. Wood, do you have any other opinions?” Joe asked, turning to Shawn for his input.
The general manager, who had been silent up until then, suddenly spoke up. “Mr. Wood, you just got married, and the designer is so talented… Why don’t you let her design a wedding ring for Mrs. Wood?”
Shawn’s expression shifted instantly, his eyes narrowing as he processed the suggestion. Gale, too, was caught off guard by the idea.
Design a wedding ring?
The general manager continued eagerly, “This way, Mrs. Wood’s wedding ring can be used as a marketing gimmick. It can be promoted everywhere to enhance the popularity of our brand! It’s killing two birds with one stone!”
Joe’s mouth twitched, clearly struggling to contain a grin. “Wow, you thought of everything.”
The general manager beamed at Joe. “Yes, Mr. Winter, I know you agree with me too!”
Joe, clearly speechless, looked at Shawn.
Shawn tapped the table with his fingertips, thinking it over. After a moment, he nodded. “Yes.”
“No!”
Gale’s objection was immediate, and the room fell silent. Everyone turned to look at her. Shawn, as president, held the power in the company, and no one dared to challenge his authority—except Gale.
She stood firm, her gaze unwavering. “I don’t think it’s appropriate,” she began, biting her lip. “Mr. Wood has always kept a low profile and is reluctant to disclose his private life. Now that he is married, he wants to protect the privacy of his family.”
Her mind was racing, but the words came out of her mouth easily enough.
Gale wasn’t afraid to design the ring for herself, but what she feared was that after all her hard work, the ring she designed would end up on someone else’s finger—someone like Susan, the woman Shawn doted on. That thought alone made Gale hesitate.
Shawn’s gaze turned sharp, his voice low and cold. “Gale, are you going against me?”
There was a warning in his tone—one that made Gale’s heart tighten. She had no right to oppose him, especially in front of the company executives.
“Mr. Wood, I… I’m afraid my design might not be good enough for Mrs. Wood. She might not like it,” Gale stammered, trying to backtrack.
“She will like your design,” Shawn responded, his tone unwavering.
“But…”
“No buts,” he interrupted, his voice firm. “That’s it.”
Gale opened her mouth to speak, but Joe quickly gave her a warning look. She fell silent, the tension in the air thick as Shawn stood up to leave the room.
“The meeting is dismissed,” Shawn said coldly.
As the others began to file out, the general manager, still blissfully unaware of the tension in the room, continued, “It will not only make President Wood happy but also please Mrs. Wood.”
Joe slapped him on the back with a half-smile. “Yes, you’re really smart. Unfortunately, Mrs. Wood doesn’t look very happy.”
The general manager was taken aback. “Ah? How does Mrs. Wood know about this?”
Joe simply shrugged and walked out of the room.
Shawn was already making his way to the president’s office when he heard footsteps chasing behind him.
“Mr. Wood, wait a moment.” Gale caught up with him, her voice tentative. “About designing the wedding ring…”
Shawn turned slightly, his expression unreadable. “It’s been decided.”
Gale hesitated, unsure if she should say anything further. She knew well that disobeying him would not end well, especially now that the decision had already been made.