Chapter 148

• Third person POV
• The evening air in Sydney carried the hum of excitement, the kind that only came with high-profile events like this. As the glass-domed venue filled with some of the most influential names in fashion and business, there was a distinct shift in the atmosphere—a mixture of luxury, ambition, and anticipation. The runway gleamed under the bright overhead lights, perfectly set against the backdrop of the harbor, where the city’s lights shimmered like jewels on the water.
• Backstage, Claire stood with her clipboard in hand, her silver gown glinting under the preparation lights. Her expression was calm, but beneath it, her pulse was quick. Every detail needed to be perfect. She glanced to her right where Margeaux was bent over a table of accessories, carefully checking each piece for the models.