Chapter 149

Michael called for the butler to clean up the trash bin.

"Throw this garbage far away. It's affecting my mood."

"Yes, sir."

In front of Carl, the butler tore up the papers, crumpled them into balls, and stuffed them into a black garbage bag before leaving the study.

Michael blew on his tea and advised sternly, "This collaboration is crucial. Don't let anything go wrong. Annie is your fiancée, and her image reflects on you. Don't give others any ammunition against you."

"Understood. I'll take my leave now," Carl said, standing up to leave.

...

In the courtyard, Renee had slept all afternoon after returning home. After dinner in the evening, she started working on her design draft.

Just then, Susanne entered with a fruit platter.

She held up a fruit fork to Renee's lips, showing off the large ruby ring on her finger.

Renee took a bite of the fruit. "Did Uncle give you this?"

Susanne covered her mouth, boasting proudly, "The Simmons family sent it as an apology. Yvette bought i