“Pendleton shares drop 14% overnight," the anchor announced, voice brisk over the screen in Benjamin's office. “Critics call the spring line 'a reheated meal' while Phoenix Couture's underground rise electrifies industry attention."
Benjamin muted the TV.
His office, once sleek and untouchable, now felt too big. Too quiet.
Coffee stained the corner of his spreadsheet. His pen tapped uselessly on the desk.
The numbers weren't lying.
And neither were the critics.
He leaned back in his chair and opened i********:. Phoenix Couture's latest post had racked up over a million likes in less than twelve hours.
**@phoenixcoutureofficial:** *"Not every fire destroys. Some fires teach you to see in the dark."*
The post featured Nathalie's latest design—a backless scarlet gown with threaded fla
