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    Carme wasn’t really up for it, but she didn’t want to rub Finley the wrong way.


    Her studio hadn’t been doing hot for a while, and Simone might cut her off any minute now. She knew


    she had to hustle to keep it going.


    After a moment of thought, Carme shed a sweet smile, “Alright, count me in.”


    After they had dinner, they hopped in Finley’s ride and headed to the bar.


    Carme had a gut feeling she’d be paying some kind of price tonight just from sitting in Finley’s


    wheels. But when they got to the VIP lounge at the bar, and Finley made a move under the influence,


    she couldn’t help but push back.


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    After falling in love with someone as outstanding as Jason, Finley seemed a lot less significant in her


    eyes.


    Carme didn’t put up much of a fight, letting Finley get a bit of a free ride. Luckily, he was genuinely


    into her and didn’t force anything.


    When they came out of the bar, it was already 11 p.m., and by the time they arrived home, it was


    midnight. Carme was taken aback to find Simone still up. She quickly covered the mark on her neck


    with her clothes.


    Being visibly beat, Simone didn’t really take a good look at Carme, just asked, “Why sote?”


    Carme exined, “I was having a chat with a production team, and things ran a bitte.”


    Simone perked up instantly, “Which one?”


    “The one with that hit TV show going on. Their new leading actress isn’t digging their costume


    designer, so they’re looking for a personal stylist, and they hit me up.”


    Simone pondered, “Is it the one Gwen was in before she tried to kill herself?”


    “Yep!”


    “I remember their designer was Estelle, right?”


    “Could be.” Carme feigned uncertainty.


    Simone was clearly stoked, “Who’s the new leading actress? Are you really gonna be her stylist?”


    “Her name’s Yulia.”


    Simone nodded right away, “I know her. She yed a rich chick in a show I watched before. She’s a


    looker.”


    “Exactly!” Carme responded with a smile.


    “Yulia’s got some good taste!” Simone was getting excited, “With you as her personal designer, you’ll


    be raking in the big bucks.”


    Carme’s eyes dimmed a bit, but her smile was even sweeter, “Mom, the big deal here is getting to


    work with Yulia. Once I’ve got some experience and fame, the money will roll in.”


    “Right, right! You’re absolutely right! Simone nodded in approval, holding Carme’s hand, “I knew you


    had it in you. Your studio’s bound to take off. Carme, you’re amazing!”


    Carme gave a graceful smile, “I couldn’t have held out this long without your and dad’s support.


    When I make it big. I’ make you guys proud!”


    Simone nodded repeatedly, moved by the words, “Carme, just go for it, your dad and I have got your


    back.”


    “Thanks, mom! But,” Carme’s smile faded a bit, “I feel a bit bad for my sister. She’s the team’s


    designer, and meing on board is like a p in her face. It might embarrass her.”


    Simoneughed coldly. “If shecks the ability and is looked down upon by Yulia, what does it have to


    do with you? Besides, when you were getting bullied at Snowy Studios, did she lift a finger to help? You


    don’t need to worry about anything, your mom’s got this.”


    Carme smiled and held Simone tight, “Thanks, mom!”


    “Carme, you’re my precious girl. You’ve got to make me proud, outdo all thepetition!”


    “Don’t worry, mom, I won’t let you down!”