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Chapter 102: Industry Recognition

Author: Mary Anthony
last update publish date: 2026-04-10 19:57:28

The letter arrived on a Tuesday morning in March, tucked between a supplier invoice and a school newsletter about Leo's upcoming science fair. Chloe almost missed it.

The envelope had the Fashion Institute's crest embossed in the upper left corner, which she registered absently as she stood at the kitchen counter sorting mail while Marcus sat in his bouncer on the table making his almost-laugh sound at the ceiling. She opened it expecting a gala invitation or a request to sit on a judging panel
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