Chapter 69: Unwilling, Are You?

"Mr. Williams," Ella Roberts interjected with a haste that betrayed her worry. "Sophie Mitchell doesn't have the slightest inkling about interior design. She's utterly unfit to handle a collaboration with a giant like The Williams. We can't rush into this with such recklessness. I suggest I continue to oversee the project!" Her husband, Theo, was quick to chime in, "Exactly, Mr. Williams. My wife's capabilities far exceed Sophie's by a landslide." Even Joseph Mitchell joined the chorus after a moment of strategic silence, "Indeed, Mr. Williams, Sophie is currently preoccupied with the cosmetics company. Her plate is full. Entrusting this to Ella, who exceeds her in competence, would prevent any oversight in our work. Perhaps you should reconsider." Sean Williams, however, was unswayed by their chorus of protests and turned to Sophie with a probing look. "Ms. Mitchell, you wouldn't refuse this opportunity, would you?" Sophie, sensing the veiled threat behind Williams' amiable smile,