"Ms. Morrison, we were once family. How could I forget? And what's all this talk about consciences?" Mark had been in the retail industry for years; he knew a thing or two about keeping up appearances. "Please, have a seat." He gestured.
Vivian did not attempt to hide her disdain. With a scathing look at Mark, she sat down on the couch directly across from him.
He was much nearer to her now. He noticed that she had indeed become much prettier than she used to be. So the rumors were true.
Silky long hair, pristine features, her body clad in a professional-looking romper; she looked comfortable yet without shortages in elegance. He was struck in awe when she first entered. She was unrecognizable. That's strange. He'd never thought of her as much of a beauty before. When he first learned that Finnick had decided to marry her, he had jested at their expense. An ugly girl with a paraplegic was a match made in heaven. However, she was now beautifulIHe would go as far as to say that Evelyn in the past is comparable to Vivian in the present.
Vivian caught Mark studying her like a piece of meat and couldn't help suppressing a wave of nausea. "Mr. Norton, can we get started with the interview?" she asked coldly.
"Of course." Mark tore his eyes off of her and sat upright. Nevertheless, he remained watchful of her out of the corner of his eye.
Sarah and Charlie were ready. Vivian started the interview. "Mr. Norton, is there a confirmed opening date of the hotel? How are the preparations coming along?"
"Our hotel is scheduled to be opened in late
September," Mark reported, looking pleased. "The design team's preparations of the structure's blueprints are in full swing and right on schedule. We are confident that Norton Corporation has designed the finest, largest, and best-equipped hotel in S City. It will be a landmark of our fine city for generations to come."
"Really? Would we have the opportunity to witness that?" Vivian said in a sarcastic tone.
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