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CHAPTER 12 — Cold Approval

Author: Chloee Ariadne
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-14 16:55:54

~ ALISTAIR ~

The conference room on the top floor of Montgomery Tower was silent except for the low sound of the projector and the faint shuffle of papers. The glass walls reflected the skyline beyond—an empire of steel and glass, and mine to command.

I leaned back in my chair leisurely, one hand resting on its armrest, the other tapping lightly against the table.

“Let’s begin,” I ordered.

Across from me, Lara Klein—Montgomery Group’s excellent chief designer—rose to her feet. Impeccably dressed in a tailored black dress, she commanded the room with efficiency.

She was the one who called for this conference, as the Montgomery Group would soon be hosting a major fashion show—showcasing the new summer collections of our most renowned luxury brand, Maison de Vivre.

“As you all know,” she began, her German accent crisp, “Maison de Vivre will unveil its Summer Collection in two months. The show will be held here in New York, during Fashion Week, and we intend to set the tone for the entire
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