Chapter 54 The CEO Abroad

• Mildred left the Natalie’s Cosmetics store feeling pleased with her purchases, a small shopping bag swinging from her arm as she walked back to the office. The bright afternoon sun bathed the city streets in a warm glow, making her feel more invigorated than she had in weeks. As she strolled along, her thoughts wandered back to her experience in the store.
• The products she had bought— the Hydrating Serum and the foundation—felt like more than just skincare and makeup. They represented a small but significant step toward something new, a little indulgence that was just for her. Mildred had always believed in the importance of self-care, but somewhere along the way, in the hustle and bustle of life, she had lost sight of it. Today, she felt like she was starting to reclaim that.
• Back at the McCloud Company office, Mildred settled into her chair and began unpacking the day’s work. Yet, she couldn’t help but think about Natalie’s Cosmetics, and more specifically, about the woman behind the brand—Natalie.