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During my second year at Starlume Studio, I won the Rising Star Award at the National Interior Design Competition.Throughout the entire journey, Cassian had been my strongest source of support.During a business trip, our flight hit a patch of turbulence.He took my hand, which had gone pale from tension.His large, warm hand gave me more than just strength.It gave me something I'd never known in all my twenty-two years, the sense of security that came from finally being someone's first choice.It was the height of summer, the scorching month of August.My hometown was once again under a red-alert warning for extreme heat. The temperature of the pavement had climbed to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.Vivian dragged a woven sack past the appliance store.When the glass doors opened, a wave of cool air spilled onto the sidewalk.She stopped at the entrance and stared at row after row of brand-new floor-standing air conditioners.Tears streamed down her face, mixing with the black grime smeared
I Left the Summer That Never Chose Me Chapter 9
Yasmine's POVIt was October.The rainy season arrived in Veymont without warning, bringing a refreshing coolness that seemed to wash everything clean.After the celebratory dinner for the successful delivery of the new project, Cassian and I walked out of the restaurant side by side."Everyone, get home safely. You can all come in an hour late tomorrow morning," Cassian said with a smile as the team began to disperse.When he turned back to me, he was already holding a huge black long-handled umbrella.He tilted it slightly toward me, shielding me from every stray drop of rain."Let's go. My car's parked across the street. I'll drive you back to the dorm."Just as we were about to step down from the stairs, three disheveled figures suddenly rushed out of the shadows.It was Vivian, Melanie, and Quentin, who reeked of alcohol.I hadn't seen them in six months, and they looked so haggard that I could barely recognize them.Most of Vivian's hair had turned white.Melanie's long hair was
I Left the Summer That Never Chose Me Chapter 8
To pay off their debts and hopefully secure a lighter sentence for Henry, the Xavier residence was seized and auctioned off by the court.On moving day, a red-alert heat warning was issued as temperatures climbed to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.Crisscrossed strips bearing the court's official seal covered the mahogany front door.Vivian pushed Elliot in a wheelchair. After suffering a stroke, he was partially paralyzed, with no sensation on one side of his body.Melanie followed behind them, carrying two battered woven bags.The three of them moved into a run-down apartment in an old neighborhood.It was on the sixth floor, the top floor of the building, and there was no elevator.There was no air conditioning, either. The corrugated metal roof had baked under the sun all day, turning the apartment into a sweltering oven.Mold stained the corners of the walls, and the stench from the drains wafted back up into the apartment."It's so damn hot!"The moment Melanie stepped inside, the wave of
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Yasmine's POVOutside Veymont train station, a heavy rainstorm had just passed.The dark clouds had cleared, leaving behind the faintest arc of a rainbow.A cool breeze swept over me, carrying away the heat that had been trapped in my chest for twenty-two years."Yasmine Xavier."I looked up.A car had pulled over by the curb.A man in a lightweight black trench coat stood beside it.It was Cassian Drake, the design director of the branch in Veymont.He was also the first person to appreciate my designs during an online meeting."Mr. Drake."I walked over and greeted him somewhat hesitantly.Cassian skipped the pleasantries. He took my old suitcase and put it in the trunk.When he turned around, he handed me a paper cup printed with Veymont’s signature logo."A black tea, lightly sweetened, at room temperature."Cassian looked at me, his voice calm and steady."It just rained in Veymont, and the temperature dropped by nine degrees Fahrenheit."Your stomach is sensitive. Have something
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Yasmine's mother, Vivian Bennett, carried over a bowl of freshly made lobster bisque. She sat down beside Melanie on the couch and fed her one spoonful at a time."Mel, eat a little more. You need to regain your strength."You've been through so much these past few days."Once Yas signs the statement today, you'll be cleared of everything."And when you hold your solo exhibition in a few months, I'll have a designer gown made just for you. We'll make sure you look absolutely stunning."Henry sat shirtless at the other end of the couch, absorbed in a video game.Half a chilled watermelon sat on the coffee table.He scooped out a big spoonful of the sweetest flesh from the center and stuffed it into his mouth with a dismissive snort."At least Yasmine is finally useful for something."Otherwise, she'd just be freeloading off the family."If she hadn't thrown a fit over that lousy air conditioner, would the whole family have ended up in this mess?"Once she signs the statement and gets fi
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Third-person POVIn the conference room at Starline Media, Quentin paced back and forth in front of the long conference table.Across from him sat Ms. Coleman, the company's legal director. Her face was grim as she stared at the watch on her wrist."Mr. Lawson, where's the outside contractor you said was willing to take full responsibility?"Ms. Coleman tapped her knuckles against the table. Each sharp knock landed like a blow to Quentin's chest."You have three minutes left."The client has already issued a final ultimatum. If you don't put someone forward to take the blame and sign the statement, we'll have no choice but to publicly announce that Melanie is facing legal action over serious allegations of plagiarism and fraud."You know what that means.""She'll be here any second!"Cold sweat broke out on Quentin's forehead as he frantically dialed Yasmine's number again."I confirmed everything with her this morning. She's always been obedient and understanding. Her family has alrea
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