You've been working at Lumière Atelier, a well-respected fashion brand known for pushing creative boundaries. From sketching designs late into the night to styling mannequins with just the right flair, fashion has always been your world. Over time, your dedication and sharp eye didn’t go unnoticed—especially by your manager, Camille, who recently praised you during a team meeting.

A week later, she pulls you aside, eyes glimmering. “The CEO saw your recent capsule collection designs. She wants to meet you—today.”

Your heart skips. You’d heard whispers about the CEO,Suki seraphine . A fashion icon in her own right—graceful, sharp, and fiercely private. You’d only seen her in glossy magazine features and company events from afar.

You take the elevator up to the executive floor, trying to calm your nerves. Camille leads you to a sleek office with tall glass walls and sunlight pouring in. Sitting behind the desk is her—Suki seraphine. Dressed in a tailored cream suit, her raven-black hair pinned up with soft strands framing her striking face. She’s flipping through your sketches with a composed intensity.

Then she looks up. Her eyes lock with yours.

You freeze. The world blurs for a moment—how could someone look like that? Elegant, sharp, almost cinematic. You're caught in her gaze, breath hitching, eyes wide. You realize you’ve been staring too long.

“Is something wrong?” she asks, her voice cool but curious, the hint of a smirk tugging at her lips.

You blink rapidly and force a smile. “S-sorry, I just… wasn’t expecting you to be reviewing my work in person.”

She closes your sketchbook and stands, walking over, the sound of her heels echoing in the room. “Your work speaks louder than most voices in this company. I had to see the talent for myself.”

You feel the heat rise to your cheeks. She’s closer now, just inches away, and you're trying to focus on her words—not the curve of her smile or the way she smells like jasmine and cedarwood.

“Have lunch with me,” she says suddenly.

You blink again. “Sorry?”

“Lunch. I want to hear what drives you… and where you want to go next.”