Chapter 26 You Can Just Be Mrs Pearson Chapter 26 You Can Just Be Mrs Pearson 54 +20 Free Coins The representatives from the design firms that didn't make the cut packed up their things , unable to hide their disappointment . When Millie was walking toward the entrance , she came to a stop . Out of the corner of his eye , Shawn spotted her , and his brow instantly furrowed in open annoyance . How dare a mere design firm representative like her challenge my professional judgment in front of everyone ? It's outrageous . He was a senior staff member at Hunt Group , personally chosen by management to oversee this project . He controlled the fate of the Global Village project . Shawn's lips curled in a patronizing smile , his tone dripping with fake generosity as he addressed Millie . " Ms. Jackman , you're still here ? Take this loss as a lesson . Next time Hunt Group has a new project , feel free to submit your design for the selection again . " As soon as he finished , the people around him chimed in . " Mr. Carter is really generous . If it were me , I wouldn't be this forgiving ." " Millie lost her cool this time . She should be grateful for Mr. Carter's invitation to try again . " Millie took off her sunglasses , her clear eyes flashing with a sharp glint . Her red lips curved in a smile , sultry as a mandrake blooming at midnight . " I hope I get to see you for the selection of the next project , Mr. Carter ." The words seemed light , but they landed like an invisible slap across Shawn's face . His expression immediately turned grim . What's that supposed to mean ? Is she hinting that I'll get replaced by Hunt Group ? Does she know about the deal between me and Freya ? That's impossible . Sure , I took kickbacks , but no one could have found out . 1/3 21:41 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 26 You Can Just Be Mrs Pearson Besides , I have the Pearson Group's backing . Shawn's chest heaved as he tried to control his temper . AC * 20 Free Coins But Millie put her sunglasses back on and headed for the elevator , never glancing back at him . The other design firm representatives waiting outside watched her go , their taunts dripping with mockery . " Wow , look at her . She's still putting on airs after a loss ? " " Did she really think questioning Mr. Carter would prove her skills ? Now she's slinking off like a loser . " " Give it some time , and Luminaris Design Institute will probably go under with her in charge ." Millie ignored them. She knew it was pointless to argue . These people always went with the wind , fawning over whoever was on top . Only a reversal could silence the mockery and clear her name . Right now , the only person who could change things was the real decision - maker at Hunt Group - Sebastian Hunt . But she didn't know Sebastian . She'd never even met him . How was she supposed to find him ? And even if she did , would he believe her ? Should she ask Laura for help ? Millie's lips curled in a mocking smile . Laura would love nothing more than to keep her away from the Hunts , just so Anna could marry in without a hitch . No way she'd give Millie the Hunts ' contact info . The elevator dinged as it arrived on the ground floor , and the doors slid open . Millie , lost in thought , walked out without looking where she was going . Suddenly , a hand with long , defined fingers grabbed her arm , yanking her to a stop . 2/3 21:41 Mon , Sep 29 ... Chapter 26 You Can Just Be Mrs Pearson Millie looked up - Callum had stopped her . A wave of disgust hit her , and she reflexively jerked her arm free . Callum hadn't expected her to react so strongly , and he stumbled back a step . 220 +20 Free Cong Seeing the flash of revulsion on Millie's face , he thought it was the shock of losing and the storm of online backlash that had gotten to her . Callum's voice softened . " Millie , I know losing today was hard for you . Once we get married , you can just be Mrs. Pearson and let someone else run Luminaris Design Institute . " Callum felt a little sorry for turning her into what she was now , but he felt it had to be done . He wanted Millie to realize that being his wife was the best thing for her . To achieve that , he could only take away her wings and let her taste failure and loneliness . Millie's gaze turned icy . " You're unbelievable , Callum . " Callum frowned but still tried to be patient . " Millie , can you stop being so sarcastic ? Isn't it better to be my wife than to cling to that design firm ? " Millie glanced at her phone - the cab she ordered was still a few minutes away . She regretted not asking the company driver to pick her up . Seeing her indifference , Callum's temper snapped . He bent down , lifted her off her feet , and carried her toward his car . " Callum , what are you doing ? Put me down ! " Millie soon found herself thrown over his shoulder . She kicked and struggled , her voice rising in anger . Callum ignored her and shoved her into the front seat , slamming the door and hitting the central lock . Millie stared at the locked door , her expression darkening . " Open the door ! If you don't , I'm calling the police ! " 3/3 21:41 Mon , Sep 29 -