Isabella's Relaunch (Isabella's POV)The shop was packed.Today was the trade fair day, and as expected, the crowd was much.I stood behind the counter, watching customers fill every available space, and tried not to let my nerves show.After the Silvercrest Designs disaster, people were curious. Desperate, even. They wanted quality alternatives to the garbage Damien had flooded the market with.And they'd come to see if I could deliver.My displays showcased my real work. Quality pieces, properly constructed, beautiful and durable.The contrast to Damien's failures was stark. Intentionally so.Lucas stood beside me, his presence steady and calming."Ready?" he murmured."As I'll ever be."A woman approached the main display, the wolf-circle necklace I'd spent weeks perfecting. She picked it up carefully, examining it from every angle.I recognized her. She'd been at my first opening. The one Damien ruined.My stomach tightened.She tested the clasp. Checked the stone settings. Held
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