Rita's nerves were at an all-time high as she prepared to present her designs in the preliminary round of the prestigious Paris Design Competition. The weight of the situation felt even heavier as she realized that some of the most renowned designers in the industry were also participating. Doubts gnawed at her confidence, but she knew she had worked tirelessly on her collection, and she had to give it her all.As the show commenced, the models strutted down the runway, showcasing the creations of the various designers. Rita's eyes darted from one judge to another, trying to gauge their reactions to her work. The room was filled with tension and excitement as the fate of each designer's dreams hung in the balance.Suddenly, Rita's heart sank when she spotted Jaden among the judges. The memory of their encounter in the hotel suite resurfaced, but she pushed it aside, determined not to let his presence distract her. She couldn't let him have any power over her aspirations.She forced he

Rita noticed a photo on the table. It depicted a teenage boy and girl cuddling together, laughing happily. The girl was wearing a ruby necklace, and Rita felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if she had seen it somewhere before.As the photo frame shattered, the tense atmosphere grew even heavier. Jaden's anger was evident, and Rita could see the hurt in his eyes. She knew she had touched a nerve, unintentionally bringing up memories that were still raw for both of them."Jaden, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break the photo," Rita said softly, trying to diffuse the situation.He took a deep breath, visibly trying to calm himself. "It's fine. Just... don't touch anything related to me, okay?"Rita nodded, feeling a mix of sadness and guilt. She realized that the girl in the photo must be Percy.As the reality sank in, Rita found the strength to speak honestly. "Jaden, I know you have Percy now, and I have Noah. What happened between us was a mistake.""Mistake?" Jaden was pissed off, "

The next morning, as the sun rose gracefully over the picturesque landscape surrounding the design studio, Rita returned to her room with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation. She couldn't wait to present her creation to the panel of judges. With nerves and excitement bubbling within her, she opened the door to her room, only to find Jaden standing there, holding the wedding dress in his hands."Jaden? What are you doing here?" Rita asked, surprised by his unexpected presence."I couldn't wait to see your design. I've heard whispers that it's exceptional," Jaden replied with a genuine smile, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.Rita blushed, feeling a mix of pride and bashfulness at his compliment. "Well, I hope you won't be disappointed. It's taken a lot of hard work and dedication to create something unique.""I have no doubt it's extraordinary," Jaden a*sured her, his voice warm and encouraging.As Rita and Jaden stood there, the tension from their previous misunderstanding seem

As Rita wiped away her tears, she looked up at Noah, grateful for his presence in such a difficult moment. "Noah, I was so scared. I thought I was going to lose my baby," she said, her voice still trembling with fear and relief as she found herself in a hospitalNoah gently held her hand and gave her a rea*suring smile. "I know, Rita. I was terrified too, but the doctors a*sured me that you and the baby are in good hands. They're doing everything they can to make sure both of you are safe.""I can't believe you came back as soon as you heard," Rita said, her eyes filled with love and admiration for Noah. "You didn't have to do that.""Of course, I did," Noah replied. "You and your baby mean everything to me. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else at a time like this. We're in this together, Rita, and I'll support you through it all."Rita held Noah's hand tightly, drawing strength from his presence. "I never realized how much I needed you until now," she admitted. "You've been my rock th

As Rita returned home after the devastating news of her blacklisting, she felt a sense of emptiness and uncertainty. The weight of her mistakes and the consequences of her actions had taken a toll on her emotionally. She knew she needed time to process everything and figure out how to move forward.Noah, always supportive, sensed her distress and wrapped his arms around her as soon as she walked through the door. "I'm here for you, Rita," he said gently, "We'll get through this together."Rita clung to him, finding solace in his comforting presence. "I can't believe how everything has unraveled," she said, her voice breaking with emotion. "I never meant for any of this to happen."Noah stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. "I know, Rita," he said softly. "Mistakes happen, but what's important now is how we handle the aftermath. You're not defined by your past actions."Rita took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "I need some time off," she admitted. "I want to rest, clear m