My hand, holding the coffee cup, froze. “Are you serious?”
In my past life, I had looked into Verna’s records. She hadn’t returned to the country once in three years. No matter how much Steven threatened or cajoled, she had stayed abroad, dedicated to her medical career.
But now, she was suddenly coming back? She had just left. And Steven had just flown out to, from what I gathered, strong-arm her into coming back with him. How could she be returning now?
This wasn't how the story was supposed to go.
Or maybe, in my past life, she had planned to return but canceled at the last minute?
Jacob, beaming, placed a piece of candy on my desk. “It’s true! Why would I lie to you? We’re going to take you out to dinner to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I hope you’ll join us.”
I looked at him, my mind in a fog. If Steven was going to be entangled with Verna on this trip, this poor kid was probably going to lose her…
Still, I nodded.
“Okay.”
In the afternoon, Myron called a meeting. Axel was hosting its triennial Emerging Designer Competition, a major platform for both established entrepreneurs and up-and-coming designers.
It was a highly prestigious event.
Anyone who made a name for themselves at this competition could catch the eye of the legendary Louis Taylor. An endorsement from him was a golden ticket to success. You might even become his final apprentice, and your career would skyrocket.

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