Relieved that Be seemed fine, Ste exined, “An assistant from my studio introduced her to me.


    Thedy served as her mentor.


    Without her assistance, I wouldn’t havepleted Margery’s dress on time.


    ”


    Grateful for Alissa’s support, Ste added, “She’s incredibly skilled…”


    Be examined the embroidered pattern, but this time, her mind remained nk, devoid of the previous elusive images.


    The two continued talking about work, with Be mostly updating Ste on the studio.


    Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, evening had set in.


    Suddenly, Ste’s phone rang, disying Matthew’s name.


    She hesitated, unsure whether to answer.


    “Matthew?” Be asked with a smile, noticing Ste’s dilemma.


    She hadn’t realized howte it had be until the call interrupted them.


    The sky outside was already darkening.


    “Go ahead and answer,” Be suggested, turning her attention back to the documents in her hands.


    Ste quickly answered the call, covering the phone with her hand as she spoke in a low voice.


    “What’s up?”


    “It’ste.


    Let mee and get you,” Matthew’s voice suggested over the Line.


    Ste agreed with a simple “Okay” before ending the call.


    She turned to Be with an awkward smile.


    “He’s on his way to pick me up.


    ”


    Be nodded understandingly, acknowledging the hour.


    “It’s indeedte.


    Let’s call it a day.


    Since Matthew is fetching you, I won’t detain you for dinner.


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    Ste blushed slightly and said shyly, “Then I’ll take my leave.


    ”


    Rising from her seat, she bid Be farewell.


    “Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.


    ”


    Be nodded in agreement.


    “Of course.


    ”


    Then she got up and saw Ste off.


    They exited the room just as Elizabeth returned.


    Elizabeth’s discontent was evident in her Catching sight of Ste.


    “Why are you still here?” tone as she questioned, Three hours had passed, and Ste was only just preparing to depart.


    Elizabeth harbored a deep dislike for Ste; she believed that every visit from Ste caused Be to act strangely.


    Furious with Ste’s lingering presence, Elizabeth seethed with frustration.


    Yet, Ste remained indifferent to Elizabeth’s hostility, her focus drawn to the middle-aged man standing behind her.


    It was the first time Ste had encountered him, and their eyes met briefly.


    While Ste quietly observed the neer, Kristian, too, regarded her with interest.


    Be’s surprise at seeing Kristian was evident.


    “What brings you here?”