I made it! I made a name for myself in the fashion industry on my own! From this moment onward, the name "Evelyn" will be synonymous with Rithor Fashion!

Just then, a commotion broke out in the crowd. Curious, I looked over. In the next second, my entire body froze.

Ethan had appeared on the scene without me noticing. His tall, imposing figure stood like a mountain, and his handsome face was as cold as frost. Dressed in a sleek black suit, he exuded elegance, his frame both slender and upright. The moment our gazes met, it felt like my breath caught in my throat.

He was back in the country?

In those deep, enigmatic eyes swirled emotions that I couldn't begin to comprehend. I wanted to run, but as if I was nailed to the ground, I was unable to move.

Ethan strode forward with long, purposeful steps, and the crowd automatically parted to make way for him. Before I knew it, he was standing before me, his towering frame casting an invisible yet palpable pressure over me.

I forced a stiff smile. "What a coincidence, Mr. Grayson. I didn't expect to see you here."

I tried to keep my tone as casual as possible. "Did you come especially to congratulate me? I'm truly flattered."

had barely left my mouth before I wished I could bite my own

finally spoke in a low voice. "That's right. I heard you won over the

devoid of any discernible

sincerely

standoff, I had no idea how

I gasped in surprise, instinctively trying to

Everyone's watching!" I hissed in annoyance,

protest and tightened his grip on my arm. "I need to talk to you," he said in a

drag me to a secluded corner, my heart pounding

of that dreadful night flashed through my mind, and I couldn't help

I could spiral further into my thoughts, he spoke. "Evelyn, about that night...

Ethan-someone so unyielding-was apologizing to me? Was the president of the multinational company Grayson Group apologizing to a small-time designer like

stunned

a bitter smile. "I know I hurt you and scared you that night. Thad too much

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