Chapter 15

A terrifying, staggering suspicion shot through Andrew's mind, spreading like poison and overriding every other thought he had. His heart pounded wildly, and his blood seemed to flow in reverse. However, despite the storm raging inside him, he maintained a calm exterior. There was still insufficient evidence. He needed something irrefutable. … Stone Group's collaboration with Emily's studio carried on. During a meeting that delved deeper into the product concepts, Emily proposed a completely new design approach. She wanted to integrate the simple yet evocative style of classical design into modern tech products, forming a type of aesthetic that soothed the stress of high-ranking business professionals. Her explanation was clear and insightful, her logic sound, and her understanding of user psychology struck Andrew with both a sense of affinity and awe. It was as if she had articulated a thought he had long vaguely recognized deep inside himself but never had the chance to express