Chapter 21

"I'm hanging up if you have nothing to say. I'm not interested in playing these games of yours, Hendricks," Savannah said, her voice instantly taking on a cold edge. She was just about to hang up when Hendrick interjected quickly, "I'm being serious here; I really do have something that needs designing. You're aware that Cook Group has a strong demand for collaborative designs, and I'm hoping that you'll be the one to take them on, Sav." Savannah momentarily fell silent. Cook Group's extensive involvement with Cindora's product range meant annual design outlays in the hundreds of millions—a significant windfall that would ensure Volveo Studio's financial stability for years. However, Savannah knew that Hendrick was up to something and knew that there would be strings attached. "What are the conditions?" Hendrick breathed a sigh of relief. He had never been so on edge, but Savannah's continued engagement signaled an opportunity for amends. "I need you to come back with me to Cindor