These terminations must not be arbitrary but had underlying reasons.


    A realization unfurled within Millie’s thoughts. Leon had orchestrated all this, likely as retribution for


    Fiona’s predicament.


    “Whose call?” Marcus inquired as he awoke.


    “It’s the jewelrypany I coborated with. They wish to sever our contract.”


    “Which jewelrypany?”


    Marcus recognized Millie’s exceptional design prowess. The notion of a jewelrypany discontinuing


    its coboration with her seemed foolish.


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    “D.S Jewelry.”


    Familiarity with the brand dawned on Marcus. While not as renowned as Thomas Jewelry, D.S. had


    carved a niche, boasting a unique allure that drew consumer attention. He had nned to merge it.


    Understanding settled as Marcus realized Millie’s role as the catalyst behind D.S. Jewelry’s appeal.


    An enigmatic smile crept across Marcus’ features.


    Disheartened by her termination, Millie found herself bewildered by Marcus’ cryptic smile. The situation


    seemed to add insult to injury.


    “What amuses you?”


    “I had often wondered about D.S. Jewelry’s poprity. Little did I know it was a partnership with a


    design virtuoso. I was contemting an acquisition, yet your absence negates that need, saving a


    substantial acquisition fee.”


    Millie was rendered speechless.


    “Join the Thomas Group. It’s a more fitting ce for you.”


    Marcus, his affection palpable, tenderlybed her hair.


    Millie hesitated; her reservations were tied to an ipatibility with Nancy, whom. she couldn’t bear to


    work alongside.


    “You’re not inclined?”


    Marcus appeared puzzled. Millie had been open to coborating with D.S. Jewelry, yet the prospect of


    Thomas Group—renowned among jewelry designers—failed to pique her interest.


    Millie disentangled herself and retreated to the bathroom.


    “A single mountain can’t amodate two tigers, haven’t you heard?”


    Marcus grasped the underlying concern—Nancy’s presence deterred Millie from considering the


    Thomas Group. Frowning with remorse, he pondered why he hadn’t discovered Millie during his quest


    for exceptional designers at Preagend University.