Bill’s POV"And what makes you think you're getting out of here, huh?" I ask sharply.I stare at Doris intently as I ask the question, my eyebrows raised in skepticism. There's no way in hell I'll let her go free to do whatever she wants. If it takes all my money and power to keep Doris away from Se
Serena’s POVStevie parks her car right across from De Luca Couture headquarters. The building stands out sharply from its neighbors, sleek and modern with walls of shining glass. The morning sun bounces off the surface, scattering light across the street. Over the revolving glass doors, the De Luca
Serena’s POV"Excellent! This is going to be a fantastic show, I can feel it," Marjorie exclaims as we hand her the signed contract.I respond with a smile, "We're just as excited, Marjorie. It's going to be incredible working together on this.""Are you two busy right after this? I'd love to show y
Serena’s POV"You think flattering me will get you off the hook?" I say though Calvin's words have left me a bit flustered. I folded my arms, a playful smirk tugging at my lips. "So, where have you been hiding? You've practically vanished."Calvin sighs a weary but warm smile spreading across his fa
Serena’s POVCalvin lifts the lid of the box. Inside, a small, elegant piece of jewelry. It’s shaped to fit perfectly around a shirt cuff, gleaming subtly under the light. Engraved on its smooth, polished surface are the initials "CJR."He looks both shocked and confused as he picks up the piece, tu
Serena’s POVStevie and I make our way to the dining room, spreading out the Chinese takeout on the table. As we unpack each container, the delicious aromas fill the air."So, what's really going on with you and Calvin?" she probes gently, her eyes scanning my face for clues.I take a deep breath, p
Serena’s POVWith just a week until the fashion show, things are getting really busy in my studio. I've been deep in my work, creating a variety of unique jewelry pieces designed to stand out on the runway. My workspace is covered with gemstones, wires, and tools, as I bring each design to life.Ste
Serena’s POVMax's expression tightens, clearly not happy with my sarcasm. He pauses for a moment, arms crossed, as he thinks about what to say next.After a moment, Max uncrosses his arms and says, "Let's see if your TikTok jewelry can actually handle the high fashion scene."Max is such a jerk to