Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"Thank you for spending the day with me." I smiled at Ethan.

He nodded. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's nice to have some time alone with you and learn more about you." His voice was gentle, like a calm river.

My heart skipped a beat. These were words that Ethan of my past life had never said to me. But today, I saw nothing but deep and unspoken affection in his eyes.

Could it be that he had truly changed?

Lost in thought, Ethan suddenly leaned in and placed a soft kiss on my forehead.

"Get some rest. Good night. Call me if you need anything."

With that, he turned gracefully and disappeared into the night.

I stood frozen in place. My fingers gently brushed the spot where his lips had been.

My heart raced. Was this the right moment? Was it time to put on that ring?

The next morning, I dove headfirst into work. I was about to open the first international store in Lendora, and preparations were in the final stages.

leader, I was running between the studio, the store, and supplies every day. The hectic pace helped distract me from the storm of emotions swirling in my mind. That was, until one day, Kevin came

Tony Burtt, the editor-in-chief of Lady magazine, wants to meet you for a meal. He says there's

taken aback. Why would the renowned fashion mogul suddenly

he mention what it's

"But... he did mention

again. What could Ethan

nodded. "Alright, arrange it for me. Just tell him that I'm available

I arrived at the restaurant Tony had chosen. It was an

escorted to a private room where

raised from his seat to greet me and shook my hand

chief designer of Evelyn Studio. It's a

Burtt. I'm

pleasantries, we took our seats. The server poured us

I'm curious why you wanted to meet me, Mr.

didn't respond immediately. Instead, he studied me with a look that seemed

down.

forced an awkward smile. "Mr. Burtt, Mr.