The more they talked about it, the more flustered Sharon became, and her hands shook uncontrollably.
“You might as well just approve it!” Summer suggested. “Let’s see what he has to say.”
As a matter of fact, Instructor Black Python was the subordinate of Janet’s boyfriend, so there really wasn’t anywhere she could run. Besides, if she rejected it, then it would be awkward when they bumped into each other in the future.
Staring at the all-black profile picture, Sharon decided to take Summer’s advice and approved Black Python’s friend request. Not even a minute later, Black Python sent her a message that said ‘Cyrus Lloyd’.
Sharon blinked in confusion. “Janet, who’s Cyrus Lloyd?”
When Janet heard this, her hand movements stopped. She narrowed her eyes and said casually, “I think that’s his real name.”
So, Black Python is just an alias?
At this moment, the cellphone on the table started to ring. Glancing down at it, Janet picked it up and went to a corner to answer it. She leaned against the wall lazily.
“Is school over yet?” The man’s low and captivating voice came through the receiver.
In response, she hummed sluggishly. Hearing her soft voice, he asked, “What’s wrong? Are you tired?”
“I’m alright.” She yawned. “The school is organizing some kind of party, and I have to design some costumes.”
“So, are you staying at the Lowry Residence tonight?” the man asked.
Leaning listlessly against the wall, Janet muttered in a low voice, “Are you picking me up?”
There was a few seconds of silence from the other end of the call. After a moment, the man’s deep voice rang. “Come outside.”
“Huh?” Janet was confused.
“I’m at the school entrance.”
Janet was speechless when she saw a black car that was parked across the street from the school entrance, and the windows had been rolled halfway down. She could faintly see the side of his face in the car. His facial contours were perfect and impeccable.
Then, Janet grabbed her design and pens before walking toward the car. As she was walking, Mason was also gazing her way.
“No company meeting today?” Janet opened the door and got in the car.
Raising his eyebrows, he said in a deep and captivating voice, “Does this answer your question?”
Janet was delighted as her lips curved upward. “Mm-hmm.” Then, she held her pen and continued drawing.
“Costume design? Why did they ask you to do it?” Mason’s eyebrow lifted while the corners of his lips quirked up. He recalled that she could draw. However, costume design didn’t seem to be exactly the same as drawing. After all, costume designing required fabrics and tailoring.
Squinting, Janet said calmly, “If I don’t do it, then my classmates would have to perform on stage naked.”
Upon hearing this, he laughed as his gaze fell on her design.
The final draft was almost done. The costume was all white, backless and had a slit that went up to the thigh. Although it was quite revealing, the costume was still elegant. Squinting his eyes that were gleaming with menace, he spoke slowly. “You’re not going to perform on stage, right?”
Janet shook her head, not understanding why he sounded so sullen. “No.”
“Hmm.” Mason looked out the window and murmured, “Good.”
Meanwhile, in a restaurant somewhere in Markovia, a group of upper-class ladies were hosting an exquisite high tea event. All the women were seen wearing large jade rings on their fingers, a crystal bracelet on their wrists, and red diamond earrings that were glimmering in the sunlight.
