CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE – SHOWDOWN AT MILAN

Samantha and the design team had been working around the clock putting together a showstopping collection themed around "modern queen" elegance and empowerment. Karina had high hopes it would wow the fashion elite. The atmosphere was tense but exhilarated as Team Fenrir arrived at the sprawling Milan convention center. Crews of people frantically bustled about in preparation for the three-day event. "Look sharp everyone, we're on the world's runway now!" Karina tried to uplift her team's spirits as they got situated. She noticed a tall, glamorous figure already holding court nearby - Brie Wilkins, stylishly dressed in one of Drastik's looks. The woman's cold eyes narrowed at Karina over her martini glass. "Well, well, if it isn't the upstart trying to walk with the big dogs," Brie purred loudly enough to be overheard. "We'll see how well those pups can heel this weekend." Fighting to keep her composure, Karina swept past the jeer, head held high. She wasn't going to let Brie's tau