Aria POV
The morning sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Capital Convention Center.
Today wasn't just another day.
It was the day Monroe Atelier would introduce itself to Country E.
I stood quietly in front of our exhibition booth, taking a slow breath.
Five years ago, I had left this city with nothing but a broken heart, my mother's sewing machine, and an unborn child.
Today...
I had returned as the founder of my own fashion brand.
"Ms. Monroe?"
Lily walked over with a clipboard.
"The models have all arrived."
"Excellent."
"The photographers are setting up outside."
I nodded.
"Let's begin."
There was no room for nerves anymore.
Not after everything it had taken to get here.
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Sophie sat on a chair in the corner of the booth, swinging her little leg
