Chapter 42 The Drama Unfolds . I decided to ignore Caden and walked straight toward the bathroom . As soon as I Finished ered . I caught a faint , low voice from within . It sounded like Stella , and I could barely hear my name slip from her lips , My hearing is sharper than most , so I couldnt resist listening more closely . Stellas voice was laced with anger and jealousy . Crawford , dont worry, this plan is foolproof . I will make sure Rosaline is removed from the Eclipse Group Ms. Crawford ? Was she referring to Wendy ? Stella and Wendy were working together ? It seemed they had hatched another scheme to trap me I couldnt help but scoff . Stella and Wendy seemed to think they could push me around , but they didnt know who they were dealing with I was the Alpha of the Shadow Pack . A week passed , and Wendy hadnt appeared at Eclipse Group again . Even Stella , who was usually causing trouble , had stopped bothering me . On this day , Bruce , the CEO of Lady Coutures parent company from Montagne , was visiting the Eclipse Group . As the head of the Lady Coutures project , it was my responsibility to pick him up from the airport . Before I left , I double checked the materials I had prepared for the meeting with Lady Couture . After making sure everything was ready , I stood up and headed toward the airport . Just as I was about to step into the elevator , I noticed the doors were about to close . I hurried forward and shouted , Hold the door ! Just as the doors were about to close , a tall figure appeared from the side and wedged his foot in to stop them . Thanks … I froze when I saw who it was . It was Caden . Standing tall before me , with his serious gaze , he spoke , Arent you coming in ? Oh right , thanks . I smiled and entered . Caden followed me into the elevator . Im coming to the airport with you , he said casually , as if he knew Id wonder why . I was taken aback . I can go alone . 1/3 Chapter 42 The Drama Unfolds Finished someone upi Caden stuffed his hands in his pockets , his imposing helst casting a quiet authority beside me . He glanced at me and explained , Bruce Collins , the president of Lady Couture , is a friend of mine . Its only respectful for me to personally pick him up . Though I found his reasoning odd , I said nothing further . I nodded , and we made our way down to the parking garage . Caden was driving a Rolls Royce today . He opened the floor for me , signaling for me to get in . Thanks ! I slid into the passenger seat and fastened my seatbelt . Caden started the car , he gripped the wheel with his long , steady fingers . Hows the preparation for the Lady Coutures meeting ? he asked evenly . Tve got it covered , I replied with confidence . I had a feeling todays meeting wouldnt be simple something big was about to go down . An hour later , we had reached the airport . I checked my watch , noticing that Bruces flight would land in about ten minutes . Im going to the restroom for a moment , I told Caden He nodded slightly . In the restroom , I quickly sent a text , How is everything going ? The reply came fast , All according to plan . A smile spread across my face . Everything was under control . When I returned to the lobby , Bruce had just gotten off his flight . Bruce was in his thirties , tall , and muscular . His blonde hair , blue eyes , and fair complexion made him strikingly handsome . Caden ! Bruce greeted him with warmth , pulling him into a hug . Long time no see , Caden remained his usual reserved self , cool and detached . I stepped forward with a polite smile and greeted Bruce in Fostrauian , Mr. Collins , its a pleasure to meet you . This beautiful lady is … ? Bruces blue eyes sparkled with admiration as he looked at me . Caden gave me a brief glance before introducing me to Bruce . This is Ms. Sinclair , the project lead for our collaboration . Bruce spread his arms wide , as if ready to embrace me . Sinclair is stunning ! Have we met before ? Lextended my hand and shook his firmly Mr Collins oure ton kind We probably just look similar t 2/3 4942 Chapter 42 The Drama Unfolds people around here , thats why I seem familiar . Finishe Actually , I had met Bruce years ago , when I was 15. My grandfather and I had attended a gathering in Fostrau , where I brielly encountered Bruce . Thankfully , he didnt recognize me now . Otherwise , my carefully hidden identity would be at risk . We escorted Bruce and his assistant back to the Eclipse Group , and right at 2 pm , the Lady Coutures project meeting began . I had prepared an impressive presentation . projects progress , Although Bruce is able to speak Estragan , I chose to present in Fostraucan , covering i The representatives , including Bruce , nodded in approval , their expressions full of admiration . 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