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."

puzzled look on her face. "Do we know

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

"I'm sorry, I seem to have forgotten a lot about those days." "No worries, we'll

and Elijah asked, "Are you here

it's a company dinner,"

bid Elijah goodbye, returning to the bustling

the employees dispersed, and Brittany headed home,

was tightly packed, divided into

three days. Is

it is.

Brittany agreed happily.

On the final day, Brittany, the host, attended

but a dark horse named Zinnia, a college student whose designs outshone many seasoned professionals. Her skills were raw, driven more by

of the event, Zinnia clinched the championship with a nearly perfect design, eliciting gasps and thunderous

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