Chapter 254 Own Blood And Flesh

• A quiet tension hung in the air… until Leah, as if sensing their discomfort, offered a soft, knowing smile.
• “Stefano canceled the contract,” she said gently. “He told me he never wanted me to leave him. In fact, he’s the one who set everything up for my store. All I had to do was show up and design—he’s already brought in high-profile clients through his connections.”
• Elise and Lila stared at her, wide-eyed, their shock slowly giving way to awe and unexpected relief.