"No worries, go ahead and handle your stuff." I forced a smile and opened the door. "Thanks for the ride. Drive safe."

Ethan hummed in response, his eyes full of affection. "Get some rest. Call me if you need anything."

I nodded and watched his car fade into the distance, a flood of feelings hitting me all at once.

There was nothing beyond work between us. I'd been down that road before, and once was enough.

...

I got to the studio the next morning, just like any other day, ready for a busy day. I buried myself in work, cranking out a few design sketches before noon.

Right when I was about to take a break, Lianne burst in. "Evelyn, guess what? Our brand made it into Lendora Fashion Week! They want us there next month!" "What?" I shot up in surprise. "We made it in already? That's awesome!"

for any rising designer. It was unbelievable

Evelyn," Lianne said, her voice warm with sincerity. "Your designs set our brand up for success right

head, keeping it humble. "It's a team

Kevin came running in, breathless and holding a newspaper. "Evelyn, look!

Lendora, Creating a Buzz in the Industry." Alongside the headline was a close-up of me and a teaser poster

media as

It looked like

was about to grab adot of

filled with sincerity. "You're making our university proud!

could feel myself

IMS

caller ID, and my heart skipped a beat. It

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