CLARA Today marks the beginning of my mentoring journey with Damien. His email last night instructed me to be in his office by ten in the morning, so here I am, carefully selecting the perfect outfit for the occasion. After much deliberation, I settled on a chic nude top paired with a skirt adorned with a subtle node print. I completed the ensemble with a pair of sleek black Prada heels and a small black purse, just big enough to hold my essentials: phone, pocket perfume, hand sanitizer, and lip gloss. Stepping out of the room, I learned from the staff that Xavier had already left for work. Not particularly hungry, I grabbed an apple on my way out and made my way to the car. The journey to Damien's office took forty-five minutes, during which I drove through traffic with ease. Arriving

