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Minerva closed the book and placed Zachary's work down without speaking a word. She continued to review the others' work while pointing out the subtle differences she found. "Jessica, your design has improved a little, but you have to be a lot bolder in changing it up if you really want to improve. Small adjustments here and there isn't enough." Minerva could sense Yasmine glaring at her from the corner of her eye and so she turned to look at her, meeting her eyes.

"What? What are you looking atfor? Lettell you, I've spent a lot of ton Helen's situation yesterday, alright? Stop finding excuses to insultagain," Yasmine muttered unhappily. Upon hearing Yasmine's words, Minerva curled her lips into a faint smile and replied softly, "Did you think that I had been deliberately finding excuses to criticize you last time? That I was purposely venting my anger out on you?" Then, she put Yasmine's work in front of her and continued, "Take this back and revise your approach. Remember, don't let the objective of the design slip your mind." Before Yasmine could think to retort, Minerva continued right away, "Kelly, you did well this time. You've completed your amendments based on my requirements for the design. Stay back after this so we can discuss the rest of the details later. If everything works out, well send your design over to our client." Kelly was a little surprised that her work had been chosen.

She gazed at Minerva, looking astounded but she did not make a single sound. On the other hand, Aaron, who had been sitting beside her, had joined in on Minerva's praise. Clapping his hands, he started to exclaim, "Wow, Kelly! You're so amazing!" "Kelly, Zachary, stay after the meeting. I have something to discuss with you both." After the meeting, Yasmine was the first to rush out of the conference room. Zachary remained seated, staring blankly at nothing.

Beanie who was sitting next to him turned to look at him with curious eyes.

He thought that this man was really odd. He exuded a cold aura but he was pretty good-looking as well. Meanwhile, Kelly levelled a sneer at Minerva.

"What is it?" When Minerva had been about to get to the point, Kelly interjected, "Look, don't think that I'll be grateful to you just because you've picked my design. If you prove to be incapable, I won't like or pander to you!" Minerva was completely dumbstruck by this.

With a look of indifference, she replied, "Why would I need you to like me?" Kelly was rendered speechless by that.

"Anyway, what did you want to tell me?" Kelly eventually spoke up.

"It's about your work. Although it is good, there are a few key points I have to discuss with you." "Get on with it then," Kelly muttered, feeling extremely uncomfortable in Minerva's presence. search the FindNøvelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.

Minerva proceeded to suggest sof her ideas to her and asked Kelly about what she thought which startled her. With wide eyes, Kelly started to scoff out, "Why are you askingabout my opinion? It's not like..." "It's your design so you have the right to make decisions too. Maybe take that into consideration, that's all I'm saying." With an indignant huff and a shake of her head, Kelly left the room.

Minerva's eyes then fell on Zachary after Kelly left.

"Zachary, get over here." Zachary squared his shoulders and complied.

His mouth was set into a hard line as he faced Minerva. She placed his designs in front of him.

"Based on your current state, I don't think you're fit to participate in this project for the tbeing. You'd better buck up as soon as possible." Zachary merely stared at his work before him in silence. Eventually, he opened his mouth to speak.

"Am I still incapable? Am I not good enough?" "What?" "Have my designs ever met your requirements? Why am I still here if they don't?" After Zachary finished his sentence, he turned away and headed towards the door.

Minerva staggered a little by his abrupt departure, she called out quickly, "We were willing to give you a chance because you're talented!" Zachary was glued to the spot. He couldn't believe what he just heard.

People like him could only produce designs that reflected their dark nature. Usually, his work made people feel both unpleasant and depressed. Although he was a star designer, his designs were not favoured by many.

He was honestly in desperate need of money.

He had a family to support after all...

Minerva fixed her eyes on his thin back.

"You have to remember that life is full of phases. The difficulties you are facing right now are just temporary. Remember that there is hope in the midst of darkness. Your talent is hard to cby, do you understand?" Minerva stood up and walked up to him as she continued, "Of course, if you've decided to give up on yourself, there's nothing I can do. The company has already paid you your salary, right? You've even had stto think your life over." Zachary remained motionless.

No one had ever said such encouraging things to him.

He clenched his hands tightly; the veins on his forehead were bulging visibly.

"Did you go to my house yesterday?" He accused angrily. Minerva merely raised her eyebrows in confusion at that.

Zachary turned to look at her, "Are you taking pity on me?" "Pity? Zachary, I'm a designer and a businesswoman. Do you think m someone likewill take pity onothers? I think you're too focused on your perception of how poorly your current predicament is. Make no mistake, I don't do compassion," Minerva answered, smiling faintly at him as she explained. After she finished speaking, she looked over to the self-indulgent Beanie who was sitting on the side.

"Beanie, it's tto go. Our one hour is up so we have to get hnow."

"Okay," Beanie nodded obediently and proceeded to walk over to Minerva's side, reaching over to hold her hand. After that, he flashed Zachary a small smile. "Mommy, let's go," he urged. "Alright, let's." After their departure, Zachary was left standing in the conference room by himself.

A gust of wind filtered through from the window, scattering the papers that were laid out on the table.

His talent? Was there really hope in the midst of darkness? No one had ever said that to him before.

But how could he overchis obstacles? He thought numbly with clenched fists.

"Mommy, that man just now madefeel a little odd. He seems a little weird." "Weird?" Minerva recalled back to what Sisley had told her and she sighed helplessly.

It was rare for a person like Zachary with such a background to possess strong willpower. She had to try to unleash his true potential, even if other people had not succeeded. Moreover, she was willing to provide him with an opportunity to start all over again. Just as Minerva walked downstairs, Vera rushed towards her in a fit of hurry.

"Minerva! We have a new client!" She informed hurriedly.

A new client? Minerva turned around and looked at Vera. She was panting heavily, her face pale from the exertion.

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