Evelyn was in her office at LUXE, going through fabric samples spread across her desk when Zara’s voice came through the intercom.
“Evelyn. You need to take this. It’s… important.”
That tone made her pause immediately.
She set the fabric down and picked up the phone.
“Ms. Cole?” a voice said on the other end. “This is the London Fashion Week selection committee.”
Evelyn straightened slightly.
“Yes?”
There was a short pause,“We’re pleased to inform you that LUXE has been officially invited to showcase at London Fashion Week next month.”
For a moment, Evelyn didn’t respond.
The words didn’t fully land.
London.
Then—
“I’m sorry,” she said carefully. “Could you repeat that?”
A small smile could be heard in the voice.
“You’ve been selected, Ms. Cole. LUXE will be part of the offic
