481 LAUNCH PARTY (V)

WITH just a couple of words, Casey managed to establish the 'fact' that this was the first time he met Astrid in person. This way, he quickly cut off the possible speculation people could make about their relationship. And to put the final nail in the coffin, Casey added;

"The Marketing Department did a good job choosing you."

With these final words, not only did he paint their relationship in a professional light, but he also subtly told everyone here that he had nothing to do in choosing Astrid as their new perfume line's ambassador.

Mr. Cook, as well as the two executives who knew the truth, decided to promptly shut their mouth and not pierce their boss' lie. Especially since the duke was also here.

Astrid, on the other hand, appreciated the other's quick thinking. Because Casey weaved this kind of narrative, the chance of a rumor spreading about him getting this ambassadorship in an unfair manner had now become low.