A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love
Chapter 455

Now, it seemed like he had disappeared without a trace.

That being said, 013's disappearance had given Hesper a chance to take a breather. If 013 had continued to disturb her life like before, she might not have had the mental capacity to focus on her work.

After drawing for a whole morning at the company, Pennleigh also realized that it was the holiday season that day and said with embarrassment, "I forgot when I came back. You don't have to work all the time. We don't exploit our employees here at Eustoma."

Hesper shook her head. "I still have to work on the drawing when I get home, so it's the same for me to work anywhere. But I'm leaving in the afternoon. I didn't have a good night's sleep last night, so I'm planning to go back and sleep. I'll come back to work tomorrow."

As Fredonia University entered the holiday season, Hesper came to Eustoma to keep herself busy. Like always, Evon still treated her badly. However, Andris, who did not like her design at all in the beginning, became one of her closest colleagues in the company.

Andris might not be young, but he was straightforward and no one disliked making friends with someone like him. Besides, Andris did not entirely reject Halwanest culture. It was just that he had never come across a designer like Hesper.

After becoming astounded by Hesper's designs again and again, he was getting more and more drawn toward Halwanest. He would pester Pennleigh to teach him Halwanese everyday and learn Halwanest- style design with Hesper.

"Oh yeah, you may not need to come to the company tomorrow," Pennleigh said.

Hesper raised her head, seemingly confused. Pennleigh continued, "Do you still remember your biggest project? The client has scheduled a meeting with you tomorrow to take measurements and discuss the new dress design."

Pennleigh was referring to the first project that Hesper won after joining Eustoma. The client had not contacted them for the past few months, and Hesper had almost forgotten about it until now.

"Okay, I understand. Should I go by myself tomorrow, or...?" Hesper asked.

"The client will send someone to pick you up," Pennleigh replied.

Hesper nodded and said, "Alright. I'll be leaving now. See you tomo... I mean see you the day after tomorrow."

Watching Hesper, who still seemed hesitant to use her legs, Pennleigh suddenly remembered the way she had pretended to be his girlfriend the day before. When she was leaning against him, she looked particularly obedient and was completely different from her usual self.

When he first saw Hesper in Halwanest, he thought she was very beautiful. After watching the Lanes' competition and seeing that Hesper had gained Roberto's favor and even became his apprentice, Pennleigh had also thought that her luck was too good.

However, after spending the past few months with her, he felt like she was like a phoenix. Even though her identity and status changed drastically, she had not given up on her dreams.

Pennleigh was a stubborn person himself. Otherwise, he would not have cut ties with his family to pursue his own dream. Therefore, he was attracted to Hesper.

Returning to his senses, Pennleigh looked at Hesper walking out of the company with complex emotions until she completely disappeared from his sight.

Although Hesper had a good relationship with him, Pennleigh knew very well that Hesper did not like him. Even if Hesper refused to admit it, even if her relationship with Rickard seemed tense, and neither of them would back down whenever they had an argument, he could see that Hesper had different feelings for Rickard.

Actually, he should have known long ago. There was nothing in this world that could tie someone like Hesper down except for true love.

When Hesper returned home, she clearly noticed that something in the neighboring villa seemed to be different from before. Even though she had only been away for one day, there were flowers and grasses in the deserted small courtyard next door.