Chapter 1521

David wanted to smooth Lysander's return to the Sinclair Group and his return to the presidency by purchasing the designs and producing the jewelry for the project.

Only with Lysander back in the president's seat would his position as executive assistant be of any real significance and power.

Otherwise, within Sinclair Group, he'd always be sidelined, a mere figurehead.

Lysander, silent, picked up the portfolio from the table and began flipping through it.

While Lysander reviewed the plans, a hush fell over the room; nobody dared to interrupt his concentration.

Minutes later, Lysander closed the portfolio and made a statement that stunned everyone, “The design plan was a collaboration between two people. How about this: Crawley Group buys the first half, while Sinclair Group takes the second half.”

“The first half was my sketches, the second half was Thalassa’s,” Hertha blurted out instinctively.

Alaric’s sharp and slanted eyes widened in disbelief at Lysander’s statement.

Thalassa was equally surprised; she had never heard of splitting a design plan to sell it in halves.

David was shocked, then swiftly moved to elation, “Mr. Sinclair, that’s brilliant!”

Trust Lysander to come up with a smart solution to a tricky problem. It seemed there was no business challenge Lysander couldn’t tackle.

David’s admiration for Lysander deepened.

“What do you think, Donovan?” Lysander’s penetrating gaze shifted towards Donovan.

Hertha and Thalassa, being the designers, had no say in who the plans were sold to; that decision rested with the project manager.

Thus, Lysander addressed Donovan directly.

Donovan, taken aback, responded with earnest nervousness, “Of course, I have no objections. As long as Mr. Falconer, Mr. Ethan, and Mr. Sinclair agree, everything is fine by me.”

After all, these were two industry titans; how could he possibly object?

Moments ago, he was fretting over how to untangle this century’s dilemma. Now, Lysander had presented a fair and dispute-free solution. Donovan was too thrilled and grateful for words.

Lysander’s deepened gaze then shifted to Alaric.

Feeling the weight of Lysander’s intense and somewhat intimidating stare, Alaric quickly agreed, “Absolutely. I think it’s a viable proposal. There’s money to be made for all of us.”

How could he refuse under Lysander’s compelling look? Unless he fancied his tongue numb.

Lysander’s solution was indeed genius. He was particularly drawn to the passion Hertha showed for her designs. The Crawley Group buying the first half also meant acquiring Hertha’s work.

And the Sinclair Group taking the latter half meant securing Thalassa’s designs.

Thalassa was Lysander’s woman; how could he allow her creations to fall into anyone else’s hands?

It was a win-win only a mind as nimble as Lysander’s could concoct in such short order.

“Alright, it’s settled,” Lysander declared.

“Fantastic. Mr. Sinclair, Mr. Falconer, Mr. Ethan, let’s toast,” Donovan couldn’t hide his elation after having effortlessly sold the designs.

Before this meeting, he had braced himself for disappointment, prepared to face rejection and the unpleasant task of firing Hertha.

Now, with the designs sold, a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders; no need to concoct a reason to fire Hertha anymore.

Donovan poured beverages for everyone.

Hertha, overjoyed at not having to worry about losing her job, raised her cup towards the group with a bright smile, “Alaric, Mr. Ethan, and Mr. Sinclair, you guys truly have an eye for quality. Thalassa and I poured our hearts into these jewelry designs! They’re not something just anyone can appreciate. It takes real connoisseurs like you to recognize their value.”

Lysander’s gaze softened as he looked towards Thalassa.

Really?

All her personal feelings were poured into these designs?