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CHAPTER 37- SHADOWS AND SKETCHES

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Jane's POV

For the first time in ages, I felt… excited.

Sure, I was nervous and even terrified, but excitement won out.

The creative department buzzed with chatter and the sharp sound of heels on polished floors. Bright boards showcasing colors and fabrics lined the walls, making it feel like a vibrant escape from William’s intimidating executive floor.

“Over here, Jane,” Mira called, waving me over to her table.

I approached, gripping my sketch folder as nerves made my palms damp and my heartbeat loud. Everything had changed so quickly.

She smiled and pulled out a chair. “Ready?”

I nodded, my throat tight.

“Good! Let’s see what you created yesterday.”

I opened my folder with trembling fingers, revealing eight clean pages—no doodles or rough sketches like the ones William had glimpsed before. These were polished ideas.

Mira’s eyes widened when she saw the first page.

“Oh… wow.”

My stomach flipped. “Is that… good or bad?”

She looked at me, surprised by my
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    Jane's POV For the first time in ages, I felt… excited. Sure, I was nervous and even terrified, but excitement won out. The creative department buzzed with chatter and the sharp sound of heels on polished floors. Bright boards showcasing colors and fabrics lined the walls, making it feel like a vibrant escape from William’s intimidating executive floor. “Over here, Jane,” Mira called, waving me over to her table. I approached, gripping my sketch folder as nerves made my palms damp and my heartbeat loud. Everything had changed so quickly. She smiled and pulled out a chair. “Ready?” I nodded, my throat tight. “Good! Let’s see what you created yesterday.” I opened my folder with trembling fingers, revealing eight clean pages—no doodles or rough sketches like the ones William had glimpsed before. These were polished ideas. Mira’s eyes widened when she saw the first page. “Oh… wow.” My stomach flipped. “Is that… good or bad?” She looked at me, surprised by my

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