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.

you were the designer there. Now that you’re an independent designer, we have no reason to remain

It was your designs we sought from the start. W Marks Studio hasn’t commenced our order yet, so it’s not too late to change designers.” Furrowing her brow, Natalie

apologize. But I cannot accept

room was

could fathom why

creativity to craft designs that will undoubtedly please you.

perceptive woman,

would have

the designers of W Marks Studio but also strain the

right,” Estella conceded, a contrite expression

Rest assured, I’ll actively seek other opportunities to bring

too,

Natalie’s integrity and candor, assuring her that they would

design to more casual

the status of Estella and

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

mention Sean to

a workaholic!

on one person: Brandon! Natalie chuckled awkwardly, “Oh,

to vent, waving her fists in

last drop of time

tirade, Estella failed to notice the sudden quiet in the room or the frantic winks

“Ahem…”

cough

evident that Estella recognized

swallowed the harsh words she had been ready to

“Actually…”

an awkward smile and attempted to

Brandon—no, I mean, Mr. Larson—is the

“It’s too late now.”

voice

“Are you criticizing me?”

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

Larson, fancy seeing you here today. Oh, I was merely jesting… I’m

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