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tightly, trying to mask her nerves with a confident smile. The design floor was a sprawling open space, filled with sle

harp black suit. Her blonde hair was pulled into a perfect bun, and her express

ce," she said, her tone clipped. "Mr. Grey rarely takes an interest in hiring junior staff

ickly. "Of course

these designs for the upcoming spring collection. Make notes on what you'd improve and prepare sketches for alternatives

signs, her mind racing. The pieces were elegant but lacked the emotional depth she always sou

rielle had lost herself in her work. She barely noticed the

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on was unreadable, but his gaze swept over her sketches with keen interest.

nish the task Elise ass

t. "You have an unconventional style," he said, echoing his words from the day befor

l-using imperfect, asymmetrical designs to show growth and trans

with a piercing look. "Your perspective is un

y, leaving her stunned. His words were brief, but