After work, the employees hopped onto the shuttle in groups, heading to a fancy buffet restaurant in Craneville that was well-known for its steep prices, averaging about $500 per person. Many had wanted to try it out, but the cost had deterred them until now.

The restaurant was entirely booked by Brittany for the evening. Other than a few VIP clients, everyone there was part of the YULI team.

Brittany sat at a table with Jared and the managers from the design and public relations departments.

"So, Ms. Lynette, the competition is heating up. What are your plans moving forward?" asked the PR manager, Yuri's pick, who was fully aligned with Brittany's vision.

"We'll be launching a new line." Brittany ordered a steak, cutting a piece and savoring it slowly, enjoying the rich flavor as it melted in her mouth.

"Sounds good."

Jared, having been reprimanded earlier, had lost his appetite.

Brittany pretended not to notice and continued eating until she excused herself to visit the restroom.

While Brittany was away, Elijah spotted her and swiftly approached. "Brittany."

on her face.

We were seniors and juniors back in college." Elijah smiled warmly. "I heard you were injured recently. Are you fully

him as someone from her past, though she couldn't recall any specifics. "I'm sorry, I seem to have forgotten a lot about those days." "No worries, we'll just get to know

and Elijah asked, "Are

it's a company dinner," Brittany replied

Elijah goodbye, returning to the bustling dining

hearty meal, the employees dispersed, and Brittany headed home, receiving a message from Elijah: [Bri, are you

schedule was tightly packed, divided into countless

in three days. Is

is. See

Brittany agreed happily.

designers. On the final day, Brittany, the host, attended and watched as one designer

designs outshone

with a

moment of déjà vu, as

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