Chapter 22

Zurielle

I wear a knee-length, flowy, maroon skirt and a sheer black, button up blouse. I tuck the blouse into the skirt, and wear a nude-coloured belt, around my small waist, and nude-coloured heels to match the belt.

I pin my blonde hair up on one side. I apply some mascara and lipstick, and step back from the mirror to inspect myself, happy with how I look. I grab my handbag and head to Pure Fashion Industries.

At Cafe Charm, Hailey has two flat whites ready for me, to take into the office.

Outside Pure Fashion Industries, I take a deep breath and walk in. Here we go, Zurielle. You got this! The staff look up from their desks, excitedly, watching me enter.

I walk confidently to the elevators and press the up button. The woman next to me is grinning.

‘I’m sorry, but I have to ask if the rumours are true. Have you been employed as Mr Brightly’s assistant?’ She asks.

‘I have,’ I say, with a smile.

‘That is great! We can’t stop talking about you. Mr Brightly has been less grumpy since