One afternoon, while Katelyn was sorting through documents in the CEO’s office, she heard a knock at the door. Looking up, she was taken aback to see Ashlyn at the doorway.
Setting aside her paperwork and pen, Katelyn greeted Ashlyn with a warm smile, saying, “Ms. Marshall, what brings you by? How are you feeling?”
Ashlyn had been under hospital care for some time due to her family’s concerns, which meant Katelyn hadn’t seen her recently.
Ashlyn stepped inside, glancing around Katelyn’s office with a chuckle.
“I’m feeling better now,” she said.
“Your office has such a great vibe.” Katelyn stood, pressed the intercom, and said, “Two cups of hot coffee, please.”
After disconnecting, she approached Ashlyn and offered, “Ms. Marshall, please take a seat.”
They settled on the sofa, and shortly, the secretary delivered the coffee, setting it before them and exiting, closing the door as she left.
Ashlyn relaxed on the sofa, resting her head on one hand, and said in a casual tone, “From now on, just call me Ashlyn. Anything else feels too formal.”
Katelyn nodded in agreement.
“Alright, Ashlyn. Is there something specific you wanted to talk about today?”
Katelyn suspected that Ashlyn wouldn’t visit without a purpose, even if their last encounter had improved their relationship and smoothed things over.
Ashlyn, familiar with Katelyn’s observant nature, anticipated her reaction. With a gentle smile, Ashlyn said, “You always catch on quickly.”
Continuing, she said, “I have something to show you.”
Ashlyn stood, retrieved a document from her bag, and handed it to Katelyn.
Katelyn, slightly confused, accepted the document and examined it closely. With a hint of surprise, she asked, “ISO, the Yata royal family is on the lookout for jewelry designers?”
As Ashlyn confirmed with a nod, Katelyn’s phone buzzed with an email notification. She checked it; it was from Aimee, relaying the same news that Ashlyn had just shared. It seemed that the Yata royal family was reaching out to notable designers in the industry with formal invitations.
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Soon after, another message from Aimee popped up.
“The Yata royal family invites you to compete in their jewelry designer competition. If you win, you’ll become their exclusive designer.” This was a significant honor. Success in this competition would markedly boost her reputation within the circle of elite jewelry designers.
Katelyn quickly typed a response.
“Got it.”
As she put her phone down, she noticed Ashlyn watching her with a smile filled with implication. It was clear Ashlyn had guessed the context already.
Curious, Katelyn asked, “Why would the Yata royal family seek a new exclusive designer now? Their previous one was quite accomplished.” Katelyn wasn’t familiar with the former designer, but she was aware of their excellent reputation.
Ashlyn gave a casual shrug.
“I’m not sure of their reasons, but it’s a fantastic opportunity nonetheless. I think you should definitely pursue it.”
She was confident in Katelyn’s prospects if Katelyn decided to participate. Katelyn’s skills were certainly not in question.
But Katelyn didn’t give it much thought. Yet, her thoughts were elsewhere. She and Vincent had plans to travel to Yata soon, and with Austen’s recent dealings, it seemed…
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