Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 270

Chapter 270 Starting up My Business

Once Crystal was sure that I had all the earmarks of a classic female protagonist with a terminal illness, she fell quiet. She didn't say anything. Instead, she stared at me with unblinking eyes. At the next moment, Crystal gave me a big hug. "Oh, my dear Eva. My prettiest girl in the design course... My youngest roommate... Life has been cruel to you.

"I'll stay by your side from here on out, and I won't have a single complaint if you need me to photocopy and print documents for you every day." Emma was exasperated, and she pushed Crystal away. "Are you trying to get Eva to replace you a job after she agreed to provide you with food?" Crystal giggled and glanced at me with that naive look of hers. "Can I?"

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"Sure, you can." I nodded firmly. "I'm about to set up a studio, and I need manpower right now."

Crystal immediately smacked her chest. She guaranteed that not only could she do designs but she could also serve me coffee and maintain the office hygiene.

"I could also put on some makeup and work as a receptionist or something like that. Hire me. You won't regret it. Come on, hire me."

Crystal was so enthusiastic that I almost couldn't handle her. The moment I said that I was setting up a studio, Emma gave me a displeased look.

"Why won't you hire me?" It was the truth, too. My tiny studio couldn't compare with Harmon Group.

Moreover, I might've had a collaboration with the company, but it was just a possibility. If Mr. Harmon Senior came to think that Amelia was more suitable to oversee the design department, then I would be out of the picture.

Naturally, Emma knew where I was coming from. It was just that she was feeling a little moody. "If only we could start up a business together. That way, we won't have to walk on eggshells around Leonard anymore." The mention of Leonard made both of us quiet all of a sudden. He still hadn't woken up, and there was no way of knowing when he'd come to

With that said, none of this concerned me. I merely wanted to set up my studio.

Crystal stayed at Emma's place for the time being. Meanwhile, I went to the hospital and the company every day. Perhaps it was because I was doing something meaningful, but I was much more energetic.

Julian looked at my check-up report and quietly agreed to what I was doing. However, he told me I couldn't get mad or upset. He said I couldn't exhaust myself, either.

I sought Zack's help with the procedures concerning my studio. He earnestly wanted me to work at his company, but I turned down his offer eventually. If I was going to start my own studio, then I'd do it myself. I didn't want to keep relying on someone, after all. In the past, I relied on Leonard. If I rely on Zack now, then I wouldn't be able to achieve anything in my short life.

Crystal and I were cleaning up the office when Zack came over with the last document. "The bank account is all set as well. All you have to do now is think about an efficient way to hire manpower."

Crystal swept her curious glance across both of us, but I pretended not to understand what she was inferring. She had gossiped everything about me with Emma for many days now. However, I knew it was impossible between Zack and me.

Actually, it'd be best if I focused on my career now. I would've made life difficult for him if I relapsed again. Naturally, I didn't tell anyone about this. It was important to keep my hopes up for as long as I lived.

We were talking about where we were going to grab lunch when an unwelcome visitor barged into our office.

Amelia held her waist with one hand and cupped her belly with another as she strolled inside. I cast a glance at her flat tummy. All of a sudden, I found that she was particularly similar to Emma. They even shared the same posture.

Amelia had just gotten pregnant. Did she honestly think her belly was bulging already? She swept her glance across my office before she gave Crystal a somewhat surprised look. "What are you doing here? Aren't you staying in your hometown?" "How would I enjoy the good show you're putting on if I'm there?" Crystal responded matter-of-factly.

Amelia rolled her eyes at Crystal and snorted coldly. "This is how people from remote places behave. Are you here for the drama? Isn't that the same as reveling in your good friend's misfortune?"