A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 606

A week later, Matilda's fashion magazine shoot took the city by storm, setting the entire fashion world on fire. Eugene and Criss's office phones were blowing up with insiders clamoring to know who this new sensation really was.

Her name was Matilda, pen name Dawn, once a fellow traveler in the design world—a true wunderkind. Now, strolling through the fashion circles, she effortlessly became a leading figure.

Born with a sharp eye for detail and a cool, minimalist chic that became her signature style, she quickly turned into a sought-after model. Offers flooded in, but she remained aloof, responding with a firm "No, thanks."

She hadn't planned on making a splash. The photoshoot was merely a favor for friends like Chloe and Eugene, who believed in her. As for the rest, without a personal connection, they were out of luck.

Everyone was agape at Matilda's high standards, and some whispered it was fear that held her back. They speculated that a change of scene would reveal her lack of raw photographic talent, suggesting it was only Eugene and Criss's talented photographers who could capture her beauty.

But Matilda couldn't care less. She lived her life, ignoring the rumors, and continued to take on design projects with her usual aplomb.

Chloe admired Matilda's current state, feeling she was finally living her truth. After Yvan cleared the air, the weight on Matilda's shoulders lifted. Then, after a debacle at Opal Hospital, Yvan finally cut ties with his family, leaving Matilda's life uninterrupted—a welcome development. Chloe hoped this would help diminish the shadows in Matilda's heart.

"Sweetie, do you know what people are saying about you? They think you're an enigma!"

Criss called Matilda one day, "I'm thinking of moving back to the stateside branch so we can hang out more."

Matilda pondered, "And leave your position here?"

"I'll hold a title, then transfer."