Riya’s POV
It was the after party and the atmosphere was lively with drinks, music and plenty of conversations. I was surrounded by the pack’s most popular icons in the fashion industry and they asked me questions about my designs, chipping in compliments as they did so. I felt like the star of a show. It was a dream that felt too good to be true.
“Riya's Nova House.” Laurie's voice floated in the air as she walked towards us, a fake smile pasted on her face and a glass of wine in her hand. “Congratulations on the grand opening of your fashion house. Let's cheer for more open opportunities and a possible collaboration in the near future.”
She raised her glass to me and I reciprocated her fake smile before clicking my wine glass against hers in a cheer. She took a sip of her wine and I d
