Nadine's POV:
Montessa was a celebrated fashion capital.
When I first arrived, I was struck by its contradictions.
Classical buildings and modern design shared the same streets. Beneath the elegance was something sharp and unapproachable.
Fortunately, I settled in without any trouble.
Patricia was an excellent partner.
As soon as I arrived, she'd arranged a place for me to live and helped me get familiar with the project.
It did a great deal to ease the uncertainty of being in a new country.
I joined her studio.
It was a small team, making a limited number of carefully crafted custom pieces. Even including the woman who helped with odd jobs, there were only about ten of us.
Within 6 months, I felt completely at home with them.
"Ladies, I brought refreshments!"
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