Chapter 465

• Sierra was calm, her final collection stood on dummies in her private workspace. The design was simple and restrained, but powerful. It had clean lines and soft fabrics layered with precision. It did not scream for attention, it just stood on its own.
• She adjusted the sleeve of the last piece carefully, smoothing the seam with her fingers. Her expression was thoughtful, not anxious.
• The students did not bother her, not because people disliked her, but because they feared crossing her.