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    One afternoon, while Katelyn was sorting through documents in the CEO’s office, she heard a knock at the door. Looking up, she was taken aback to see Ashlyn at the doorway.


    Setting aside her paperwork and pen, Katelyn greeted Ashlyn with a warm smile, saying, “Ms. Marshall, what brings you by? How are you feeling?”


    Ashlyn had been under hospital care for some time due to her family’s concerns, which meant Katelyn hadn’t seen her recently.


    Ashlyn stepped inside, ncing around Katelyn’s office with a chuckle.


    “I’m feeling better now,” she said.


    “Your office has such a great vibe.” Katelyn stood, pressed the inte, and said, “Two cups of hot coffee, please.”


    After disconnecting, she approached Ashlyn and offered, “Ms. Marshall, please take a seat.”


    They settled on the sofa, and shortly, the secretary delivered the coffee, setting it before them and exiting, closing the door as she left.


    Ashlyn rxed on the sofa, resting her head on one hand, and said in a casual tone, “From now on, just call me Ashlyn. Anything else feels too formal.”


    Katelyn nodded in agreement.


    “Alright, Ashlyn. Is there something specific you wanted to talk about today?”


    Katelyn suspected that Ashlyn wouldn’t visit without a purpose, even if theirst encounter had improved their rtionship and smoothed things over.


    Ashlyn, familiar with Katelyn’s observant nature, anticipated her reaction. With a gentle smile, Ashlyn said, “You always catch on quickly.”


    Continuing, she said, “I have something to show you.”


    Ashlyn stood, retrieved a document from her bag, and handed it to Katelyn.


    Katelyn, slightly confused, epted the document and examined it closely. With a hint of surprise, she asked, “ISO, the Yata royal family is on the lookout for jewelry designers?”


    As Ashlyn confirmed with a nod, Katelyn’s phone buzzed with an email notification. She checked it; it was from Aimee, rying the same news that Ashlyn had just shared. It seemed that the Yata royal family was reaching out to notable designers in the industry with formal invitations.


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    Soon after, another message from Aimee popped up.


    “The Yata royal family invites you topete in their jewelry designerpetition. If you win, you’ll be their exclusive designer.” This was a significant honor. Sess in thispetition would markedly boost her reputation within the circle of elite jewelry designers.


    Katelyn quickly typed a response.


    “Got it.”


    As she put her phone down, she noticed Ashlyn watching her with a smile filled with implication. It was clear Ashlyn had guessed the context already.


    Curious, Katelyn asked, “Why would the Yata royal family seek a new exclusive designer now? Their previous one was quite aplished.” Katelyn wasn’t familiar with the former designer, but she was aware of their excellent reputation.


    Ashlyn gave a casual shrug.


    “I’m not sure of their reasons, but it’s a fantastic opportunity nheless. I think you should definitely pursue it.”


    She was confident in Katelyn’s prospects if Katelyn decided to participate. Katelyn’s skills were certainly not in question.


    But Katelyn didn’t give it much thought. Yet, her thoughts were elsewhere. She and Vincent had ns to travel to Yata soon, and with Austen’s recent dealings, it seemed…


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