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chapter 13: Zara's problem

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last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-07-31 01:10:10
The morning sun filtered through the beige curtains of Zara’s small studio apartment, illuminating the racks of fabric samples and pinned sketches littering her walls. She pulled on a crisp beige blazer over her fitted trousers, slipped into heels, and grabbed her oversized tote.

Zara was always early. She liked the calm before the buzz.

The sidewalk was busy as usual, but Zara turned into the little café on 3rd and Vine—a cozy nook that always smelled like cinnamon rolls and fresh espresso.

“Morning, Zara!” the barista, Annie, greeted her with a smile. “The usual?”

“You know me too well.” Zara grinned. “Black coffee, no sugar. And… let’s go wild—add a ham sandwich.”

Annie laughed. “Big day?”

Zara exhaled. “Final fittings and two stubborn brides who keep changing their neckline preferences. If I survive today, I deserve champagne.”

“Or a spa weekend.”

Zara winked and paid, then took her coffee and sandwich and stepped out onto the street, blending into the city rhythm.

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