The next morning, Claire walked into her office with a spring in her step. The Metacortex office was already buzzing with activity, but Claire had her own agenda for the day. She headed straight for her desk and flipped open her laptop, eager to check the news about the fashion show.
The screen lit up with headlines and articles, all raving about the success of the redo fashion show. Claire’s smile grew wider as she scanned the headlines, noting how Armetta was being celebrated as the first fashion designer to pull off such a feat. The words “Groundbreaking” and “Innovative” were splashed across the articles, and Claire couldn’t help but feel a rush of pride. It was a win for everyone involved, and it looked like the fashion world was genuinely impressed.
Claire leaned back in her chair, savoring the moment. She clicked through several articles, each one praising the event’s success and Armetta’s brilliant designs. “Looks like the show was a hit,” she muttered to herself, grinning from ear to ear.
Just then, a notification pinged on her computer, drawing her attention to social media. Curious, Claire clicked on the video that had gone viral. The video showed clips from the fashion show, with her own surprise appearance strutting down the runway. Claire watched as the views ticked up by the millions and the likes and comments flooded in. Her eyes widened with amusement.
The comments were overwhelmingly positive. People were astonished to see the CEO of Metacortex modeling, and they couldn’t get enough of it. “Wow, who knew Claire had such moves?” one comment read. “CEO by day, model by night!” another one joked. Claire couldn’t help but chuckle at the unexpected attention.
As she scrolled through the comments, she noticed her name trending on the list. “Well, this is new,” Claire said, shaking her head with a smirk. She continued to scroll, her smile not fading. However, her good mood was slightly dampened when she saw several comments linking her name with Adrian’s. Some rumors even suggested they were dating.
Claire rolled her eyes and quickly skipped past those posts. “Seriously? People will believe anything,” she muttered under her breath. The rumors were completely untrue, and Claire had no interest in dealing with that kind of speculation.
Her focus returned to the articles about the fashion show. She clicked on a few, thoroughly enjoying the detailed reviews and the enthusiastic praise for the event. It was clear that the redo fashion show was not just a success but a milestone in the fashion industry. Claire felt a sense of accomplishment knowing that her involvement had made a difference.
As the day progressed, Claire found herself repeatedly checking her social media to see if the buzz had died down. To her amusement, the positive comments continued to roll in, and her popularity seemed to be soaring. Every so often, she would show Sandra a particularly funny or flattering comment, and they would share a laugh.
By the time the afternoon rolled around, Claire was in high gear, juggling meetings and paperwork and at the same checking on the robot. Despite the busy schedule, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment. The fashion show had been a tremendous success, and seeing her name in the headlines and trending online was a nice bonus.
“This is probably the best second thing on the news about me besides partnering up with Harris company.” She said as she took a sip of her tea.
Towards the end of the day, Matthew strolled into Claire’s office, looking relaxed as usual. “How’s the post-fashion show buzz treating you?” he asked with a grin.
Claire looked up from her computer with a smile. “Oh, it’s been a whirlwind. Everyone’s still talking about it, and the feedback has been fantastic. Even if some of it is a bit over the top.”
Matthew chuckled, leaning against the doorframe. “Well, you did steal the show. Who knew the CEO of Metacortex had such a hidden talent?”
Claire rolled her eyes playfully. “Yeah, yeah. Just don’t get any ideas about me becoming a full-time model. I’ve got enough on my plate.”
Matthew laughed. “Don’t worry. I’ll stick to managing the chaos, and you can keep dazzling us with your unexpected talents.”
Matthew leaned back in his chair, a playful grin on his face as he looked at Claire. “Alright, spill the beans. How did you manage to pull off this whole fashion show idea? I mean, with everything that’s happened, it seems like a bit of a miracle.”
Claire set her laptop aside and leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms. “Well, when the fire happened, I was scrambling to figure out what to do for Talia. I wanted to do something special for her, but I wasn’t sure what.”
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