In the first month after the divorce, I launched my own independent fashion label: "Evelyn."
Thanks to the reputation and contacts I’d built over the years, the studio quickly landed orders from several top-tier fashion houses.
I also poached a few of the best pattern makers and designers from Alexander Fashion. They had long been fed up with Victoria's antics and Alexander's cluelessness, and they were eager to follow me.
Meanwhile, I heard from friends that things at Alexander Fashion were going from bad to worse.
Without my core designs, the company's new collection had no spark, nothing that could set a new trend. Several major partners voiced their deep dissatisfaction.
Even worse, Victoria was starting to show her true colors at the company.
According to my old colleagues, she was acting like she owned the place, ordering everyone around. She convinced Alexander to make her the new Creative Director. He hesitated, but after a few sweet words from her in private, he agreed.
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