Chapter 421

"No worries, go ahead and handle your stuff." I forced a smile and opened the door. "Thanks for the ride. Drive safe." Ethan hummed in response, his eyes full of affection. "Get some rest. Call me if you need anything." I nodded and watched his car fade into the distance, a flood of feelings hitting me all at once. There was nothing beyond work between us. I'd been down that road before, and once was enough. … I got to the studio the next morning, just like any other day, ready for a busy day. I buried myself in work, cranking out a few design sketches before noon. Right when I was about to take a break, Lianne burst in. "Evelyn, guess what? Our brand made it into Lendora Fashion Week! They want us there next month!" "What?" I shot up in surprise. "We made it in already? That's awesome!" Getting featured at Lendora Fashion Week was a huge honor and a big break for any rising designer. It was unbelievable that our brand, still in its early stages, was getting this much attention