Chapter 1379:
An entire hour melted away during the process.
Throughout the session, Dustin maintained an engaging dialogue with Linsey while Collin observed everything in complete silence.
When the interview finally concluded, Dustin appeared thoroughly pleased with the results. “Excellent work. I’m looking forward to a productive working relationship.”
Dustin’s chair scraped lightly against the polished floor as he rose, extending a hand across the desk.
Linsey blinked, startled by the gesture. “Does this mean I’ve passed the interview?”
“Of course.” His smile was easy, warm, and decisive, leaving no room for doubt.
Joy broke across her face, bright and unrestrained. She sprang to her feet and clasped his hand with both of hers. “Thank you, Mr. Wade! I’ll give my best from now on!”
Even without her vow, Dustin’s confidence in her was already set.
He rarely handled interviews himself, and anyone who sat across from both him and Collin was already marked as an exceptional talent.
They had first crossed paths months ago, when Dustin attended a project launch at her former company.
In just three hours, her designs had left a deep imprint on him—not only for their elegance but for the poise with which she handled every curveball on stage.
Back then, he had quietly considered making her a lucrative salary offer. What he hadn’t expected was that she would resign of her own accord and walk straight through the doors of CR Corporation.
The thought still pleased him, though outwardly he kept his composure. He was just about to release her hand when her fingers tightened unexpectedly around his.
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His brow lifted. “Ms. Brooks, is there something else?”
Her voice faltered as heat rushed into her cheeks. She couldn’t quite meet his eyes.
After a brief silence, she bit her lip, gathering her nerve. “Mr. Wade, I’ve… actually admired you for many years.”
“What?” Dustin’s laugh came lightly, touched with surprise.
From the side, Collin—silent until now—turned sharply at her words, his brows knitting.
Wasn’t this the same woman who was supposed to be Gorman’s girlfriend? And now she was flirting with Dustin?
The audacity was unflattering. This woman wanted two men at once.
Linsey, realizing she still clung to Dustin’s hand, dropped it as if burned. She waved her hands quickly, the words spilling in a rush. “Oh, no, not in the romantic sense. It’s… it’s more like the admiration a fan has for their idol, or a deep respect for someone they look up to.”
Her voice trembled as she forced the explanation out, carefully, word by word. “Back in college, I used to read every interview and report about you—about how you built CR Corporation from the ground up, the designs you personally crafted, the charisma you showed. That inspired me to pursue a career in design. You’ve been my only role model since then.”
