I built the presentation around the idea that the Bellwether House should feel old without feeling frozen.
For two nights, I sorted photographs and tested fixtures. I took calls from the owners, revised the budget, and answered questions from the electrician. Julian reviewed the architectural slides, and we worked together without arguing about anything except a brass finish.
The committee meeting was scheduled for Monday morning. Lila told me that a successful presentation would likely secure my contract through the hotel's opening. If the committee cut the custom lighting, my role would be reduced to choosing bulbs.
I needed the contract. I'd spent most of my savings building my independent studio, and the Bellwether project had been my largest client. Julian knew that. He didn't offe
