Chapter 1257 Yates realized she honestly didnât have a clue, so he didnât press further. He picked up his coffee, crossed his desk, settled into the chair, and then lifted his gaze to Eleanor sitting opposite him.
âIâm looking to build a mansion.â
Finally, they got down to brass tacks. Eleanor promptly took up her notebook and pen, ready to jot down details, âPlease let me know your requests, Mr. Sharp.â
Yates started to describe from his memory to Eleanor...
âA white cottage, a garden full of tulips, a fish pond under the arch bridge with lots of little fish swimming, a backyard where fruit trees can be planted...â
Eleanor was a bit taken aback, having expected a complex commercial building design, only to find out it was a simple residential house.
âMr. Sharp, any designer could handle this. Why me specifically?â
Plus, he wanted Eleanor personally.
Yates lifted his coffee again, taking a sip.
âMy first love once told me that if we ever had a daughter, sheâd want to build her a house like this.â
âAnd your daughter...â
âWe never had one.â
Yates thought if his first love were still around, their daughter would likely resemble her.
With this thought, he couldnât help but size up Eleanor again. The woman in front of him did bear some resemblance to his first love.
Eleanor wanted to ask why he still wanted to build such a house, was it to make up for the regret? But then she thought, everyone has their story.
Being an outsider, she only needed to design according to the employerâs request, no need to get nosy.
So, she kept quiet. Yates didnât continue either. They sat in silence for a while before Eleanor packed up her notebook.
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âAlright, Mr. Yates, Iâll go get Mr. Peterson and he can show me the construction site. I wonât keep you.â
Normally Yatesâs assistant would handle such trifles, thereâs no need for Yates to personally intervene. But Yates stopped her, âThe site is nearby. I can take you there.â
Eleanor was taken aback, not expecting Yates would personally accompany her.
They set off from the backyard, across several lawns, and arrived at a wasteland with an orchard.
Yates pointed to the wasteland, telling Eleanor the style and square footage he wanted, and Eleanor jotted them down.
After settling business, Yates watched her a bit longer, then invited her to stay for dinner with Pearce.
Eleanor declined since Bernard was waiting for her, âMr. Sharp, letâs have dinner some other time. I still have some other matters to attend to today.â
Yates quietly nodded, âIf youâre busy, see you next time then.â
Eleanor thought to herself, âWe probably wonât meet next time either. After the design is complete, I can just have Pearce deliver it to you.â But she didnât voice this thought, instead she politely bade him goodbye.
She breezily returned from the backyard, and Pearce finally breathed a sigh of relief. But seeing Yates was still around, he didnât ask Eleanor about the specific design details.
After handing the notebook to Pearce, Eleanor greeted Peterson, âMr. Peterson, Iâve finished discussing with your grandfather. When the blueprint is ready, Iâll have Pearce deliver it to you.â
After a simple âokayâ, he seemed to be thinking about something, then gave her another glance, âMy lady, may I ask, whatâs the nature of your relationship with Mr. Laurence?â
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