The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 618

"Um..." Sophia hesitated a bit, not really believing that there was even a chance her design draft would make it through.

Brandon's attitude on the other end was so flaky; it seemed like whether he'd review the draft or even pay any attention depended on his mood.

Sophia wasn't exactly thrilled with this way of collaborating. It not only felt like the other party lacked commitment but also reeked of a kind of high-and-mighty arrogance. In Sophia's eyes, this was an imbalanced partnership, and she wasn't a fan of such inequality.

Perhaps it was confidence in her own work that led Sophia to think that it all came down to a matter of taste. Finding someone who appreciated her work was her good fortune; if not, it just meant the stars hadn't aligned, and she wasn't about to force it.

But today was the school's centennial, a day for celebration, and Sophia was worried about being a buzzkill if she spoke her mind to President Poe. So, after pondering a moment, she diplomatically replied, "I'll take a look, and if I find the time, I'll swing by. No need to wait up for me, go ahead with your business."

"Alright, alright." President Poe, elated by Sophia's tentative agreement, said, "Then drop by whenever you can, and give me a ring when you do. No worries if it's not convenient; don't feel pressured."

"Sure, thank you, President Poe."

Sophia hung up, feeling grateful. President Poe's esteem and leniency left her with a twinge of guilt under her gratitude.

After mulling it over for a while, she decided to make a trip to the school after all, to personally thank President Poe and also say her goodbyes.

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Right after President Poe ended the call with Sophia, he casually rang up Kent to check on Brandon's exact arrival time, to arrange a pickup.

Kent wasn't sure either. It was past working hours for the day, but Brandon was still a no-show, and Kent was still trying to get in touch with him.

Kent couldn't just blurt this out to President Poe, so he chuckled and said, "No trouble at all, President Poe. Mr. Crawley prefers to keep it low-key. I'll accompany him over when he arrives, and I'll get in touch then."

President Poe replied, "That won't do."

"It's fine, really. President Poe, rest assured, Mr. Crawley will be punctual."

With that, Kent hung up and was about to try calling Brandon again when his phone rang - an international call. He frowned slightly and answered the call.

"Kent, Kris has sneaked back into the country," the cautious voice came through as soon as the call connected.