The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

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."

a puzzled look on her face. "Do we know

smiled warmly. "I

as someone from her past, though she couldn't recall any specifics. "I'm sorry, I seem to have forgotten

contact information, and Elijah asked, "Are you

company dinner," Brittany replied

Brittany bid Elijah

meal, the employees dispersed, and Brittany headed home, receiving

tightly packed, divided

free in three days. Is it

it is. See you

Brittany agreed happily.

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

a dark horse named Zinnia, a college student whose designs outshone many seasoned professionals.

the climax of the event, Zinnia clinched the championship with a nearly perfect

the trophy, she experienced a moment of déjà vu, as if she