Chapter 1132

Bethany joined Noah and Ruth for some barbecue and a few drinks. When it was time to pay, he reached for the check, but Bethany stopped him. She was his boss, after all. "I'll cover it," she said. "Think of it as my way of celebrating with you two." "Bethany, you're the best!" Ruth beamed, looping an arm around Bethany in a warm, friendly gesture. The two of them looked especially close. "Then, I won't fight you for the check." Noah still seemed a little reserved. "But I won't let you pay for me anymore once I become our company's chief designer." Bethany chuckled. "Sure. And I have a feeling that day isn't too far off." Pure Isle Design had a straightforward promotion system. A designer would be promoted to chief designer after completing 100 projects, earning a higher base salary and larger commissions. That was clearly Noah's immediate goal. He cast a somewhat bashful glance at Ruth and Bethany. "It's getting late. Let me send you both home." "No, it's fine!" Bethany and R