The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 37

Sitting dead center in the VIP section was Miles Zimmerman.

Wearing a simple gray dress shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up, he was intently studying a design portfolio, the sharp lines of his profile striking under the lights.

The man happened to glance up, his gaze locking flawlessly onto hers.

Across the crowded room, their eyes met.

Claire's heart skipped a beat.

She curled her lips into a smile and gave him a playful wink, flashing an exaggerated look of 'What a coincidence!'

Just as she pulled out her phone to send him a text, a delightfully surprised male voice called out from behind her.

"Claire? Is that really you?"

A young man in a deep blue suit strode briskly toward her, a bright, handsome smile lighting up his face.

"Julian?" Claire was genuinely surprised. "Are you here for the presentation too?"

Julian Young's eyes were practically glowing, his intense gaze anchored solely on Claire as if she were the only person in the room.

He rubbed the back of his neck, looking slightly sheepish. "I'm here representing the brand."

He handed her a sleek business card—*Julian Young, Design Director, Yosemite Studios*.

Claire took the card, her fingers lightly tracing the gold-foil lettering.

Yosemite Studios. It was an incredibly aggressive up-and-coming fashion label over the last few years. She had no idea the founder was the junior designer who used to shadow her everywhere.

The young man in front of her had shed his boyish innocence for a polished maturity. A soft wave of emotion washed over Claire.

Everyone who had helped her build OCHH Luxury all those years ago now had their own thriving brands, succeeding left and right.

Meanwhile, she had spent years languishing under Jefferson's control, achieving absolutely nothing.

Julian's voice was low, laced with a hint of sorrow.

"Claire, after you left OCHH Luxury, I searched everywhere for you. I looked for so long, but you cut ties with everyone. We all thought you left the industry entirely..."

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