Chapter 255 - The Cost of Loyalty

Meanwhile, across town, Deonna's studio had transformed into a whirlwind of activity. Fabric samples flew through the air as she and Jessica frantically prepared for the buyer's visit. "Okay, so we've got the spring collection laid out here," Deonna said, gesturing to a rack of vibrant dresses and blouses. "And the fall line will be set up over by the window. Jess, can you make sure the lookbook is updated with the latest designs?" Jessica nodded, already tapping away on her tablet. "On it. What about the board meeting?" Deonna glanced at her watch, her stomach doing a nervous flip. "I'll video conference in. It's not ideal, but it's the best we can do." As if on cue, her laptop chimed with an incoming video call. Deonna rushed over, smoothing her hair before accepting the call. "Deonna," Logan's face filled the screen, his expression tense. "Where are you? The meeting's about to start." "I'm so sorry, Logan," Deonna said, angling the camera to hide the chaos behind her. "I had a