Chapter 346: Chapter 346: Meeting You in Person
They arranged to meet the next day, Evelyn Clayton went out to dinner with Yara Reagan in the evening and mentioned the affair, making Yara beam with joy.
"The license registration went smoothly, we can consider where to set the office now. After meeting Violet Ford, we can look at some office buildings."
The two combined their assets and then took out a three-million bank loan; they spent five million on registered capital, leaving one and a half million, just enough for selecting the company location.
Everything is steadily improving, and Evelyn Clayton feels brighter than ever.
The next evening, Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan headed out to attend Franklin Ford’s invitation.
The location was a restaurant under Franklin Ford’s personal ownership. The receptionist saw Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan arriving and quickly went up to greet them.
The private room was arranged on the third floor; Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan entered together and saw Franklin Ford was already there.
Violet Ford was not yet present.
"Director Ford, you’re early?" Yara joked while she and Evelyn Clayton sat down, with an expectant question: "Isn’t Violet coming with you?"
Franklin Ford chuckled and asked the waiter to pour tea for the two, "She didn’t go to the old house after returning, I mentioned picking her up today, but she insisted. She’s used to being independent."
Evelyn Clayton had heard that Violet Ford had been married abroad, but now she was alone; whether divorced or separated was unknown, and they didn’t intend to offend by inquiring.
After a brief chat, Evelyn Clayton mentioned wanting to create accessories for the custom clothes at the Emerald Water Dream fashion show, which Franklin Ford showed interest in.
"Actually, this idea might interest my elder sister too..." Franklin Ford said with a smile, glancing towards the door, his smile deepening, "Speak of the devil, here she is."
Both Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan turned to look, seeing a middle-aged woman in a black long dress gracefully walk in.
The woman wore a perfectly measured smile, her modestly pretty looks exuded elegance, similar to Franklin Ford’s composed and cool complexion.
She was as gentle as water yet had sharp eyes, indicating her discerning nature was not easily deceived.
Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan, seeing their "idol" from their student days, were at a loss for words.
Violet Ford smilingly blinked her eyes, skillfully dispelling the slight awkwardness: "Oh, I really didn’t expect my future collaborators to be so promising and young. Franklin, I’m feeling a little envious of you."
Evelyn Clayton reacted first, nervously greeting Violet Ford: "Hello, Violet, I’m Evelyn Clayton, very pleased to meet you."
Yara Reagan also hurriedly introduced herself, her voice trembling with excitement: "Violet, I... I’m your idol, no, you’re my fan..."
Violet Ford laughed heartily, covering her mouth: "I understand, I understand what you mean."
Yara Reagan, feeling both embarrassed and bashful, said, "Sorry, I’m just too excited to meet you!"
Evelyn Clayton invited Violet Ford to sit, as Violet Ford examined her, her gaze was candid and nonintrusive.
Once everyone was present, Violet Ford first apologized: "The traffic was heavy, I’m really sorry. But I overheard you discussing Emerald Water Dream just now, mind if I join the conversation?"
Evelyn Clayton nodded, feeling a bit bashful: "It’s just amateur dare, please advise."
"Not at all," Violet Ford smiled calmly, "I’ve seen the show on foreign websites, whether professionally, innovatively, or in design elements and meanings, it’s an outstanding show. When I saw Emerald Water Dream, I thought I must meet you personally. So this time, I’m here specifically to see you."