"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!"

Week was a huge honor and a big break for any rising designer. It was unbelievable that our brand, still in its

warm with sincerity. "Your designs set our brand

"It's a team effort. I'd be nothing without

then, Kevin came running in, breathless and holding a newspaper. "Evelyn, look! Our brand's

took the paper and read the bold headline. "Rising Designer Evelyn Wiley and Her Brand Shine at Lendora, Creating a Buzz in the Industry." Alongside the headline

media as more

like my trip

was about to grab adot

our university proud! After this Fashion Week, you'll definitely be the

could feel

IMS

rang. I checked the caller ID, and my

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