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“I meant everything I said on that stage. This award isn’t just for me; it’s for all of us because we’re a team. Without all of you, this wouldn’t have been possible,” Thalassa said to the gathering of her employees at TT Fashion House the following morning.

“And as I mentioned, prepare for a percentage increase in your various salaries because you deserve it,” Luisa added, standing beside Thalassa and heightening the excitement of everyone present.

“Thank you, Luisa and Lassa. You two are the best bosses ever!” one of the women said, receiving echoes of agreement from the rest.

“Please don’t let what Carmen did get to you. None of us would ever do something like that to you,” another employee assured.

Thalassa’s smile faltered slightly. “I hope so.”

She knew better than to be naive and assume none of them would betray her. She hadn’t expected Carmen’s betrayal, but all it had taken was a bribe, and Carmen had turned against her.

“Thank you, everyone,” Thalassa said, bringing the small meeting to an end.

One by one, the employees filed out of the conference room leaving only Thalassa and Luisa behind.

Luisa sighed blissfully. “It’s so nice to see everyone so happy, isn’t it?”

her voice lacked enthusiasm, causing

happy now. Have you checked

have increased by a whopping 40% in just 12 hours. It’s the highest surge in stock, not just for our company, but for any company ever in such a short time. Speculation is that we’ll be featured in Forbes‘ largest private companies next year. We’ve received several

“Wow. That’s wonderful.”

Thalassa’s voice still lacked the enthusiasm she expected. She tried a different approach. “On the other hand, Miller Fashion House is

not talk about that woman?” Thalassa

it only reminded her of what Kris had done. She shouldn’t feel this way because she had lost her trust in Kris a long time ago, but for some inexplicable reason, she still felt deeply

she knew he could use his influence to weasel his way out, but his punishment would be watching

“Let’s not talk about that woman. Let’s focus on our success.‘

called from the door of the

Millie, and Thalassa frowned. “You know you don’t have to

the room. She hugged them both before her expression

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admit, it sucked having to hear about it on TV.” Thalassa and Luisa

have to drop out of the competition. Then we were all racing against the clock

you’d let me know, I would’ve come to support you. I mean, I don’t know how to design or sew dresses, but I would’ve been here for you.”

and Luisa had spent years together in New York, so naturally, they were closer to each other than to her.

“It won’t happen again, Millie. Will you please forgive

smile finally stretched across Millie’s lips. “It’s okay. I was just being a drama queen.

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