Chapter 26: Almost got caught
Knox glanced at his wristwatch and tapped his finger on the table. It's past half an hour after working hours ended, and yet Athan Horace, the president of the HZ Clothing Brand, along with the team leaders of the design department, and the creative director, showed no sign of finishing the ongoing meeting.
He sighed in dismay. He promised to cook Knoa his favorite dinner, but it seems he won't be home soon.
He took his phone under the table and texted Franz about his situation. He wanted to call and excuse himself, but the meeting was still on fire as all leaders were trying to shove their designs and ideas for the upcoming new release of the summer collection.
Athan showed focus in every design and listened to the ideas and concepts behind them with Dalia, the creative director.
Rona, team leader of the womenswear design team, pointed at the portfolio and commented, "This design is unique and very trendy, we should finalize this as one of the new collections. What do you think, president, ma'am Dalia?"
Athan leaned back on the sofa and stared down at the portfolio before him, "The design is unique, yes, but the length, make it longer, and the neckline is too low, pull it up a little higher."
Rona complained, "But, president, this is for summer! Summer clothes are short, lighter, and comfy."
"Yeah, but," Athan turned to Knox who was sitting silently beside him, jotting down notes and aiding the team leaders with their presentation, "Sec. Arden, what was your first thought after seeing this dress, excluding the fact that it was for summer?"
Knox gulped. He cursed Athan inside for asking his opinion right in front of the designers, who looked at him with anticipation. He cleared his throat and answered, "Honestly, I thought it was lingerie."
Rona frowned and counter-replied, "But we're only hearing from a man's opinions, president. Let's ask Ma'am Dalia—
"A lingerie...is on point. We might just include that in the lingerie set instead," Dalia answered, cutting Rona off.