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    Katelyn stood in the corridor, trying to steady herself. Something about Vincent felt different, but she couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was.


    Her heart raced, and her cheeks felt warm, leaving her feeling confused. What was happening?


    She took a deep breath, pushing away the chaotic thoughts swirling in her mind. For now, she needed to stop overthinking and focus on finishing her design.


    After regaining herposure, Katelyn returned to her room, while Vincent turned his attention back to his work.


    It seemed like nothing had changed, yet the neatly arranged box of pastries on the table hinted that something had.


    Katelyn felt the pressure mounting on her shoulders. Selina had reviewed countless masterpieces over the years, giving her a keen eye for jewelry design. Creating something that would meet her high standards in just two days was a daunting challenge.


    Katelyn entered a deep state of concentration, pouring all her energy into her sketches, often forgetting to eat.


    By the morning of the banquet, she had finally finished thest version of her design.


    She grabbed herptop and walked over to Vincent’s door.


    “Mr. Adams,” she called out, knocking firmly.


    After several knocks, there was still no answer. “Mr. Adams?” she called again, but the silence continued. She assumed Vincent was caught up in a meeting.


    Just as she turned to leave, the door suddenly swung open behind her.


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    Vincent appeared at the door, wearing nothing but a white towel around his waist, his chest and shoulders bare. “What’s going on?” he asked, locking his gaze on hers.


    Her eyes instinctively dropped to his sculpted abs, beads of water glistening on his skin as they trailed down and vanished into the towel.


    With his undeniably handsome face, it was impossible for her thoughts not to wander.


    She had seen him without a shirt before, in the hospital, but this felt different. He was utterly tempting.


    All she could think about was how irresistibly attractive he looked. This was something she never thought she’d even consider.


    Vincent noticed where her eyes had settled, nced down, and a barely noticeable smile tugged at the corners of his lips.


    “Finished the design?” he asked, running a towel through his damp hair as he turned and began heading back inside. “Let me take a look.”


    Katelyn hesitated for a moment, her gaze fixed downward, trying to avoid looking at him. But despite her best efforts, their eyes met.


    “Mr. Adams, maybe you should put on some clothes first,” she stuttered, feeling a rush of nerves.


    Vincent reached into the wardrobe and pulled out a in white T-shirt, slipping it on over his head. Usually dressed in formal suits, his casual attire was a surprising contrast. The shift from a powerful executive to a rxed young man was striking.


    Katelyn couldn’t help but admire how effortlessly attractive he was. Even if he left the business world for showbiz, she’d have no doubt that he’d fit right in.


    She handed him her design, the theme of which was “Eternity,” inspired by her research into Selina’s preferences. Selina favored timeless concepts, and Katelyn had carefully tailored this work to win her approval.


    These sketches weren’t meant for the final exhibition but for gaining Selina’s trust and opening doors to future opportunities.


    As Vincent looked over the designs, a glimmer of appreciation appeared in his eyes.<fn180b> For original chapters go to fin?novel</fn180b>


    He had seen countless pieces of her work, coborated with her for years, yet her creations always managed to captivate him.


    He could already envision how brilliant the jewelry would appear once it was crafted. More than that, he thought that only Katelyn could elevate jewelry design into something that felt closer to art.


    Her appearance, her character, and her talent all seemed to create a glow around her. Her creativity only made her more remarkable.


    It was her artistic gift that had drawn him to her from the start.


    “These designs are fantastic,” he said, a note of admiration in his voice. “Let’s go meet Selina now.”


    “Alright,” Katelyn replied, still a little flustered but focused on the task ahead.


    Katelyn had arranged the meeting with Selina over the phone. However, when they arrived at the vi, they noticed she had other guests.


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