CHAPTER 233 SHE'S A VIXEN

She gave her flushed cheeks a playful pat, got up, and readied herself to face the day. Following a hearty breakfast with Mary, they set off to the studio. Around nine, a new assignment popped up on Bella’s schedule. “You’re Bella, right? Valeria couldn’t stop raving about your designs. I have an apartment that could use a makeover. Think you can help me with it?” The woman’s face was framed by a cascade of curly hair, adding an element of elegance to her overall appearance. Her confident demeanor and refined mannerisms exuded a sense of affluence. Bella thought she was another referral from Valeria. “Of course. Could you provide more details about the apartment?” “It’s similar to Valeria’s in layout,” she explained. Bella glanced at her wristwatch, offering, “I’m free now. We could head over to your place and take measurements.” “No need. I trust your vision. Style it the way you did Valeria’s,” the woman replied. Bella’s mind wandered back to the previous clients that Valeri