Chapter 51 The CEO’s Chosen One

Ever since her conversation with Ximena Spence, Callie was confident that Ximena would make a wise decision. The cancellation of the engagement would mean Callie’s mother could no longer demand her father’s medical bills. However, after several days without any word from Ximena, Callie started to feel anxious. She worried that Ximena, love-struck, might be coaxed by Joaquin Marsh, or worse, that a desperate Joaquin might harm her. Callie’s finger hovered over her messaging app. She was wondering whether to reach Ximena, when suddenly there was a stir in the design department—it was Nelson’s assistant, Cora Weber, making her way downstairs. Dressed in her sharp professional attire, she was the epitome of efficiency. “Mr. Oconnor has a new directive for the design department,” Cora announced, waving a document in her hand. Litzy hurriedly nudged Callie, whispering, “It must be about the design director position. Could it be you?” Callie doubted it herself, muttering, “I don’t think