Eric returned late that night. Upon hearing that Benjamin had come by, he was relieved. "Staying away from him is the best thing for you, Aira," he remarked. "He's not right for you."
So, after the trip, Aira poured all her focus into work. With the success of her "Deep Space" collection, she was gaining traction, and soon enough, she opened a studio of her own.
Her reputation began to draw high-profile clients, and today, she was preparing for one such visitor—a well-known actress named Zandra.
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"Welcome, Miss Zandra," Aira greeted warmly.
But the woman, sunglasses perched high on her nose, barely spared Aira a glance, ignoring her outstretched hand with a look of pure disdain.
"Sorry, but I don't shake hands," Zandra replied in a haughty tone that made it clear there was no ap
