Chapter 16

"You see, the position of Group Design Director is vacant now?" She paused deliberately, watching his reaction. Seeing him only stiffen slightly, not immediately object, she continued sweetly: "Since it's open... and competing under a more prestigious title would help. Why not give me the position? It fits perfectly, don't you think?" Leo's heart seized. That position... had been Angelina's. He suddenly remembered how hard Angelina had fought for it. Countless late nights, the light on in the study as she sketched, pencil calluses on her fingers. How many times had she presented revised proposals, dark circles under her eyes, timidly knocking on his office door, begging for his approval? With Angelina's talent and the prestigious international awards she'd won, she should have secured that position years ago. He was the one who had repeatedly shut her out. He enjoyed the control, relished her desperate efforts to please him. It wasn't until she swept international awa