Chapter 27 He was not in the company during working hours. Instead , he accompanied Josephine home to get a script . That was really " thoughtful " of him . Aveline had been with Xavier for years , but she rarely bothered him during his working hours . She would only ask his company when it was something important , but he always said he was not available . Aveline knew clearly that it was not because he was not available , but because he didn't want to spend time with her . Jasmine said to Aveline , " I told you this because I didn't want you to hear it somewhere else unprepared . " Aveline nodded . " I understand . " Josephine was about to graduate , and Xavier would definitely spare no effort to meet all her needs . No matter how much Xavier did for Josephine , Aveline wouldn't be surprised . Seeing that Aveline seemed not to care , Jasmine felt bad for her . When Julian came, the two of them had already begun to work . When Julian put down his bag and sat down , he took a glance at Aveline . Aveline happened to look up , wanting to ask if Julian needed some coffee . And he saw Julian's somewhat weird gaze . " What's up , Julian ? " Julian shook his head . " Nothing . " Aveline felt that he must have something to say , but it wasn't something good , so he decided not to say it . And Aveline didn't ask . She poured him some coffee and then continued working on her draft . After a while , her phone rang . But she was focusing on her work and ignored it . Jasmine took a glance at her and murmured , " Huh ? It's Bernard . " Hearing this , Julian suddenly raised his head and looked at Aveline , his expression complicated . Bernard Clarke was an outstanding alumnus of Entora University , majoring in architecture . He graduated ten years ahead of Aveline , and now he was a renowned architect both domestically and internationally . Aveline admired Bernard's talent . Through Julian's introduction , she was honored to have had two meals with Bernard and exchanged phone numbers and WhatsApp numbers . He suddenly called Aveline , and Aveline thought it should be something important . Aveline picked up the phone . " Hello , Bernard . " 0.0 % 18:58 " Well , Aveline , hi . Hope I'm not bothering . " Aveline shook her head . " No. What's up ? " " Here's the thing . A project worth five to six billion dollars approached me to work as an architectural designer , but I'm currently having another project abroad and don't have the time and energy to take on two . Last night , I had din- ner with Julian and heard that you have opened a studio . I think you're capable of handling that project with your abil- ities , and I would like to recommend you to them . However , Julian said that you are currently preparing for the Crest- mark Group's project . " But I think the Crestmark Group's project is also a domestic one , and you're only responsible for landscape design . In that case , you should be able to work on two projects at the same time . The project I'm recommending is a good one , and it'll greatly enhance your name and renown in the industry . " Hearing this , Aveline couldn't help but look at Julian , not understanding why Julian rejected that project . She asked , " Bernard , what's that project ? " Bernard answered , " It's Mount Ardwood Theme Park , led by the Beltran Group . " Upon hearing this , Aveline understood why Julian turned it down . Julian was afraid that she might feel uncomfortable having a project that was related to Xavier . He even thought that she wouldn't take this project because of Xavier . Bernard didn't know about her relationship with Xavier , so he also didn't know that what Julian said was just an ex- cuse to turn that project down . But Aveline thought that turning down such a big and profitable project was idiotic . Besides , since she chose to work in this industry , it was inevitable to meet the Beltran Group as their client . If they re- fused , they would miss out on many good opportunities to make money . She was well aware that the design fee provided by the Beltran Group was about 10 % of the total project cost , and maybe even higher , depending on the specific situation . After thinking so , she asked , " Bernard , do we need to bid ? " Bernard replied , " No. They came to me directly . I told them that I wasn't available , and they said I could recommend others and let me be the consultant . " " Got it . Bernard , I'm more than happy to take on this project . Thank you for your recognition and recommendation . " " Good . Then I'll talk to them , and let's meet another day to have a detailed discussion about it . " After Aveline hung up the phone , Jasmine immediately walked up and asked with excitement , " Bernard has recom- mended a project to us ? " Aveline didn't reply . Instead , she looked at Julian . Julian felt a bit embarrassed and asked , " You don't mind it ? You've accepted it ? " 39.1 % 18:58 Aveline smiled and said , I dont mu we'll become internationally famous . " Julian nodded . " Since you don't mind , we'll take it . " Jasmine was still in confusion . " What project ? Sounds so awesome . Oh , don't tell me it's ... " People who worked in this industry would naturally pay attention to the relevant news . Aveline replied to Jasmine , " It's Mount Ardwood Theme Park , led by the Beltran Group . " Jasmine opened her mouth , hesitant to speak . In the end , she only asked , " Will Xavier agree ? " Aveline lowered her gaze , saying lightly , " No idea . "