The clattering of high heels, one after another, struck Richard's heart.

Then came the sound of the private room door being opened.

Richard didn't expect Vivian to be so decisive that she was actually going to leave like this?

Play hard to get. That's Vivian's strategy against Richard.

Before the appointment, she knew what kind of person Richard was and what kind of partner could win him over.

If one is faced with others being so unrestrained and arrogant, it is bound to leave a bad impression.

But if it were Richard, it would be a very different story.

He's wild and proud enough.

So when faced with similar people, at least interest is generated.

After dropping enough bait and seeing the sparkle in Richard's eyes, Vivian chose to leave decisively.

Perhaps using such tactics would seem a bit conceited, but in Vivian's eyes, it was just her confidence.

For her, there is nothing she can't do if she wants to.

Richard is an absolutely ambitious man, a man who has always been tolerant of those who can help him achieve his ambitions.

A man of such great intelligence as him has a thorough understanding of the situation in the city of Frances.

He knew nothing before, but in the blink of an eye, he guessed something.

"Mrs.Johnson, wait."

Richard stood up and sincerely tried to persuade Vivian to stay.

"Does Mr. Richard have anything else to do?" Vivian turned back, but did not sit back in her seat.

"I've heard that Master James has a last disciple who is mysterious and never shows up in public. I wonder what the relationship is with Mrs.Johnson?"

Though it was a question, Richard looked particularly certain.

There is no other possibility that Vivian could be so confident than relying on the connections of Master James.

Vivian smiled gracefully and confidently, "Mr. Richard is indeed smart. My teacher is James."

Having said that, Vivian left without waiting for Richard to persuade her again.

She left Richard sitting there, staring at her back in a trance.

"Vivian, you're a bit too wild, aren't you?" Rose couldn't help exclaiming when she heard Vivian describe her meeting with Richard.

She felt that Vivian must have angered Richard and couldn't help propping her head up with her hand, two big heads.

Rose had always known that Vivian was unrestrained and didn't care about what others thought.

"But you're dealing with Richard now. He's no ordinary person. You can't think of dealing with him the way you would deal with an ordinary person!" "I can help you anyway, and if this fails, don't blame me!" Rose scratched his head in frustration.

But on second thought, Rose really couldn't get angry.

It was because she appreciated Vivian's straightforward temper that they became good friends.

After all, only those with similar temperaments can come together and become close friends through life and death for so many years.

Vivian turned a deaf ear to Rose's breakdown, and even if her plan failed, she didn't necessarily have to work with Richard alone.

After all, all roads lead to Rome, aren't they?

She has always been open-minded.

To Vivian's surprise, Richard did contact her.

After hanging up the phone, Vivian still had that half-smile on her face, with a hint of smug pride.

She has a bit of a knack for manipulating people's hearts.

Vivian also told Rose about her invitation to Richard, which drew Rose's admiration.

"I never expected that such a famous and top-notch artist would fall for this trick, play hard to get, you play it well."

She was really impressed by Vivian's ability at this moment, but she didn't expect Vivian to take Richard so easily.

The appointment with Richard was three days later, and Vivian made full use of this brief time to sort out all the materials she was going to present to Richard.

A trick is just a means to an end. What can truly bring about cooperation is substance.

On the appointed day, Vivian was dressed up early in the morning and ready to set off.

The meeting place was the same restaurant as last time, but this time there was less tension and more harmony between them.

"Mrs.Johnson looks good today."

Richard still arrived early and, upon seeing Vivian, offered to pull out her chair in a gentlemanly manner.

"Mr. Richard seems to have thought it through?" "

Vivian's confident look forced Richard to admit that he was indeed impressed by her.

"Yeah."

It was just a small gallery and the collaboration was a minor matter, but it was also very interesting for him to get to know Vivian because of it.

As soon as Vivian raised her eyes, she keenly captured the fleeting emotion in Richard's eyes and remained calm on her face.

"I hope we get along well, my partner."

A smile curled at the corner of Vivian's mouth, and she reached out her hand to Richard.

Richard, no longer as casual as before, stood up solemnly and reached out his hand.

"I am also honored, Ms. Johnson."

Vivian heaved a sigh of relief in her heart, but still said with confidence on her face:

"Mr. Richard, I'm going to treat this gallery as a business. This is my sincerity."

Richard smiled at Vivian, but did not respond to the material. His voice was magnetic, as if electrically charged: "Just call me Richard."

In such insignificant matters, Vivian never cared, "OK, Richard. But you can still call me Mrs.Johnson." After all, Vivian is a bit too intimate.

In response to Vivian's estrangement, Richard shrugged his shoulders and stood up, revealing his tall figure.

"Ms. Lu, it really hurts me that you are so distant. I thought that if we worked together, I could call you more affectionately."

It was already a threat, but Richard stared into Vivian's eyes and saw no wavering in them.

Is such a resolute character really just as simple as being arrogant and domineering?

Richard didn't believe it.

Vivian raised an eyebrow when she saw Richard's attitude of "not cooperating with Mrs. Johnson".

Except for marrying Raymond, she was never threatened.

Even this Richard is indeed the best partner.

Both of them had their own thoughts on their own, and for a moment, the room fell silent and the atmosphere became somewhat stiff.

It was Richard who broke the deadlock.

Looking down at Vivian, his voice still soft but firm: "Mrs.Johnson, getting closer to each other is a prerequisite for cooperation. I hope you can think it through."