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.

initially because you were the

voice concurred, “Exactly. 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 shook her head

apologize. But I

room was filled

fathom why Natalie would refuse the

gracefully poured coffee for her guests, she softly explained, “I have faith in the designers at W Marks 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

perceptive woman,

actions would

only tarnish the reputation of the designers of W Marks Studio but also strain the relationship between Natalie and W Marks

absolutely right,” Estella conceded, a

seek other opportunities to bring

others, too, regained

and candor, assuring her that they would undoubtedly seek her design

design to more

about the status

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

mention

clenched, Estella fumed, “He is a workaholic! He never has any time to spend

one person: Brandon! Natalie chuckled

vent, waving her

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

to notice the sudden quiet in the room or the

“Ahem…”

embarrassed cough

was evident that Estella recognized

she quickly swallowed the harsh words she had been ready to

“Actually…”

managed an awkward smile and attempted to curry

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

“It’s too late now.”

deep, charming voice sounded

“Are you criticizing me?”

sprang up, putting a considerable distance between herself and Brandon,

Larson, fancy seeing you here today. Oh, I was merely jesting… I’m here to introduce some potential clients to

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