Chapter 297

Kayla knew Valeria probably didn't want to see Sebastian. Since Calvin was the one welcoming them, that meant Sebastian was definitely waiting in the conference room. They were almost at the door, and as the lead designer, there was no way Valeria could avoid it. As they reached the doorway, she heard a suppressed, muffled cough from inside. She pushed the door open and walked in with Kayla. Beside Sebastian was Maurice Gray, the representative from Bellcour. Maurice hadn't expected that Sebastian would actually be present for such a small-time collaboration. The two women took their seats and began a brief exchange. Valeria stood up to explain the designs and her creative concepts. Her voice was clear and soft as she explained each piece in detail. From time to time, a few muffled coughs came from the main seat. Catching the sound, Valeria turned to look in that direction, but she quickly averted her eyes. When she finished her presentation and stepped down, she sat next to K