Elena didn’t want to capitalize on the situation to take orders and make money. Currently, all sorts of people were seeking collaboration, making it difficult to discern genuine partners.
She excused herself, explaining that given the incident at the studio and her sole assistant’s severe injuries, she wasn’t in the right frame of mind for collaborations.
Elena took the opportunity to announce her design exhibition in two weeks, inviting everyone to attend and decide on collaborations based on her showcased style. Her cautious and responsible attitude garnered widespread praise.
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In contrast to the smooth handling of the studio situation, a dark cloud hung over the Hall family.
Angelina clutched her phone, constantly refreshing online comments and private messages. No matter how
