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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?”

Thalassa replied, but her voice lacked enthusiasm,

be happy now. Have you checked our

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 orders for the collection we showcased at the show. The dress you modeled in has millions of orders!”

“Wow. That’s wonderful.”

other hand, Miller Fashion House is in shambles. They dropped

about that woman?” Thalassa interjected, speaking as calmly as

of what Kris had done. She shouldn’t feel this way because she had lost her trust in

knew he could use his influence to weasel his way out, but his punishment would be watching his mother’s fashion empire crumble after he’d sabotaged

“Let’s not talk about that woman.

I come in?” a familiar voice called from the

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

that didn’t quite reach her eyes as she entered the

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your collection. I must admit, it sucked having to hear about it on TV.” Thalassa and

crazy. First, we thought we were going to have to drop out of the competition. Then we were all racing against the clock to remake all the designs before the show started. It was all so chaotic, we couldn’t think about

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

they were closer to each

won’t happen again, Millie. Will

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

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