Chapter 13

Serena's POV "To Serena, our creative genius who's finally back where she belongs!" Maya raised her glass, her eyes sparkling with genuine happiness. Everyone at the table cheered, clinking glasses as we celebrated my return to Dreamland Studio. The small restaurant buzzed with our laughter and excited chatter about upcoming projects. For the first time in months, I felt truly light, surrounded by people who valued me for my talent rather than my last name. "You should've seen the clients' faces when they realized you were back," Celeste gushed, her normally reserved demeanor animated by a few glasses of wine. "They practically begged for your personal touch on their commissions!" I smiled, warmth spreading through my chest. "I've missed this—missed all of you," I admitted, looking around at my team. "These designs have been living in my head for too long. It's time they saw the light of day." The evening continued with food, drinks, and endless discussions about our new collection. By