First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Hard to Speak Out

She knew Caleb Lockwood had a reason for showing up here today.

"So you deliberately scared away my investor..."

Facing Serena Jennings, who was questioning him with wide eyes, Caleb Lockwood replied unhurriedly while eating his steak, "Do I look that frightening? Besides, he just didn’t have dinner with you; he didn’t say he’d withdraw the investment."

Serena pursed her lips.

"I must open the studio."

"Grandpa supports you in having your own career, so I won’t stop you."

Caleb Lockwood’s words relieved Serena.

"However, Claire Shaw is also opening her jewelry design studio; you’ll become competitors."

Caleb Lockwood had finished his meal and stood up.

His gaze at Serena was proud and lofty.

"I’m doing this for your own good. With Claire as your competitor, you don’t stand a chance. But if you don’t appreciate it, then suit yourself."

After saying this lightly, Caleb Lockwood left the western restaurant.

Serena was left alone at the table.

Feeling a bit empty.

Serena picked up her knife and fork again, then put them down.

She clearly wasn’t full, but she had no appetite.

Knowing that Claire Shaw was also opening a studio for jewelry design and becoming her competitor, Serena wasn’t afraid.

She and Claire Shaw had worked together for quite a long time.

Claire Shaw had some talent and strength in design, but her design concepts and style were not Serena’s preferred type.

She didn’t believe she’d lose either.

What bothered Serena was that she initially thought becoming independent and opening her own studio would mean no further overlap with Claire Shaw.

However...

Sighing, Serena didn’t want to waste anything, so she packed the remaining food. When she went to pay, the server told her that her bill had already been settled by the gentleman she dined with.

Serena realized it was Caleb Lockwood.

Could this be Caleb Lockwood showing some consideration for her?

Knocking her head lightly, Serena decided that instead of overthinking, she’d better put up some recruitment ads.

In the end, she chose Azure Tower recommended by Matthew Lowell as her office location and posted the information on major recruitment websites.

Sitting in the newly renovated office with all the windows open for ventilation, Serena felt a peculiar sense of pride.

Remember when she married Caleb Lockwood, she only wanted to be a supportive wife, manage the household, and be a competent full-time housewife, a supportive partner to Caleb Lockwood.

Standing by the window, Serena took a deep breath.

The beautiful and elegant scenery of the industrial park was in full view.

Now, she had her own career too.

Thinking of her career, Serena took out her phone.

It wasn’t the time for her to relax yet.

She considered herself a seasoned jewelry designer, but as a boss, she was a complete novice. She wanted to call Peter to get some guidance.

Before she could make the call, Peter’s call came in first.

Auspice Manor.

This was a standalone villa district with a traditional Chinese garden design.

Peter drove the car into the underground parking lot.

Serena sat in the passenger seat.

Peter was more informed than she had imagined, having already learned that she had established her own jewelry design studio before she could tell him.

Serena felt a bit embarrassed about going solo in front of Peter.

Because she still held a position at BYC, setting up her own studio put her in a competitive relationship with FY.

However, Peter was very supportive of her going solo and even promised to provide resources for her.

The premise being she continues to release new products in the Piano series.

After the car was parked, Peter led Serena to the ground level.

This was the home of jewelry collector Ronan Ross.

Generally, when jewelry designers open a personal studio, due to issues like funding chains and scale, it’s challenging to compete for market share with established major brands.

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