Devyn kept her head down, feeling ter’s gaze heavy on her.


    Her Lips pressed together, longing to speak, but her voice eluded her, choked by the weight of her emotions.


    After a pause, ter broke the silence with a question.


    “Have you really thought this through? Do you really want my help?


    You and Ste used to be close.


    If you do this, you might lose that.


    ”


    Even though Devyn had steeled herself, ter’s words still rattled her heart.


    Devyn understood the gravity of her actions.


    Once Ste found out, there would be no turning back.


    Struggling with her emotions, Devyn met ter’s gaze, her voice tinged with desperation.


    “I have no other choice left.


    ”


    ter locked eyes with her, his expression serious.


    “Do you remember why I told you I loved you?”


    Devyn was puzzled by his sudden mention of their past.


    She shook her head.


    ter exined, “It wasn’t just affection; it was your talent that drew me in.


    ”


    Devyn clutched her clothes tightly, her eyes brimming with emotion, a hint of redness creeping in.


    ter’s voice was gentle as he spoke, his words carrying a weight of understanding.


    “Your designs brim with boundless imagination.


    You have the ideas, butck the opportunities and experience.


    I believe, with time and practice, your name will illuminate the industry.


    But…”


    His eyes shifted to theputer screen, redirecting the conversation.


    “Regardless, I advise against this.


    A designer’s essence is woven into their creations.


    Regardless of the oue, this choice could tarnish your future in the field.


    If it’s financial assistance you need, I can offer it.


    ”


    Devyn felt a flush of heat spread across her cheeks as ter spoke.


    She couldn’t bring herself to meet his eyes, fearing what she might find reflected there.


    Pain, turmoil, and anguish threatened to consume her whole.


    Yet, there was no turning back now.


    With resolve, Devyn closed herptop, her voice steady.


    “Since you’re unwilling to assist, then forget it.


    ”


    Having said that, Devyn clung to herptop and dashed out of the private room, as if fleeing a Looming shadow.


    ter observed her hasty exit, a twinge of worry tightening his chest.


    Devyn burst through the doors of the club, pausing at the entrance to catch her breath before forging ahead.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, rity dawned in her mind.