After everything that had happened, things were progressing more smoothly than Lavinia had expected. Ms. Carter informed her that the Lux Corporation executives had recognized her creativity and decided to give her a shot. Lavinia was momentarily taken aback, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn't quite put into words. She knew James had to have had a hand in this behind the scenes. Before Fashion Week kicked off, the models had to rehearse their runway walks and positioning. Thanks to Ms. Carter's help, Lavinia managed to make it to the rehearsal—though not without some difficulty. When Lavinia and her team hurried in, all eyes immediately turned to them. A few snickers echoed through the room. "Am I seeing this right? Are these people here for the rehearsal?" "This is hilarious—l

