Only then did Natalie notice several others standing beside Estella.

She greeted them with a beaming smile, “Hello, and welcome to my studio.”

They returned Natalie’s warm welcome.

Estella grinned, “Aside from paying you a visit, my friends also wish to commission you to design a few garments for them.

Might you have the time?”

Natalie was taken aback by Estella’s unexpected visit and the generous offer.

She was deeply touched.

“Thank you, Estella.”

“Oh, there’s no need for thanks.”

Estella brushed off the gratitude with a wave of her hand.

“Shall we head inside?”

Natalie eagerly ushered everyone into the reception area and instructed Lexi to prepare coffee.

Once all was in order, Natalie inquired with anticipation, “What kind of designs are you looking for?”

One of Estella’s companions chimed in, “Truth be told, we initially placed this order with W Marks Studio.

However, upon learning you’d established your own studio, we’d like you to take over the project.”

Natalie’s surprise was evident.

“An order from W Marks? Is that…appropriate?” Estella nodded, her smile reassuring.

W Marks initially because you were the designer there. Now that you’re an independent designer, we have no reason

start. W Marks Studio hasn’t commenced our order yet, so it’s

I cannot

room was filled

one could fathom why Natalie would refuse

Studio. They possess the skill and creativity to craft designs that will undoubtedly please you. While I appreciate your kind gesture to switch designers temporarily to bring me business, it would ultimately hurt the designers at W Marks Studio and create complications for Mr.

a perceptive woman, instantly understood Natalie’s

actions would have

designers of W Marks Studio but also strain the relationship between Natalie and W Marks Studio, potentially fostering

a contrite

other opportunities to bring you

others, too,

candor, assuring her that they would

shifted from design to

their chat, Natalie inquired about the status of Estella and

hearing Sean’s name, Estella’s smile was quickly replaced by

mention

clenched, Estella fumed, “He is a workaholic! He

on one

to vent, waving her fists in

to enjoy leisure time with his wife while squeezing every last drop of time and energy from his employees. It’s left Sean with no time

her impassioned tirade, Estella failed to notice the sudden quiet in the room or the frantic winks Natalie sent her

“Ahem…”

familiar, embarrassed cough interrupted Estella’s

evident that Estella recognized

swallowed the harsh words she had been ready to

“Actually…”

managed an awkward smile and attempted to

eyes, Brandon—no, I mean, Mr. Larson—is the

“It’s too late now.”

charming voice sounded

“Are you criticizing me?”

up, putting a considerable distance between herself and Brandon, wearing an awkward

here today. Oh, I was merely jesting… I’m here to introduce

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