Chapter 363


    Natalia waved her hands with a definitive swiftness. "No way, I just don''t have the experience. I''m not


    cut out for starting apany."


    "Why not?" Hector frowned, somewhat displeased. "Natalia, never underestimate yourself. Trust me,


    you are a very talented designer. That firm, Stitches Fashion, was blind to let you go. Now that you''re


    gone, they''ve been knocked back to square one by thepetition."


    Hearing Hector mention Stitches Fashion caused a ripple in Natalia''s heart. Back then, when William


    had fired her because of Diana, Natalia hadn''t taken it personally; after all, she was just another


    receable employee. And whatever slump Stitches Fashion faced afterward, well, that had nothing to


    do with her.


    "Hector, I know you mean well, but I really don''t have the confidence," Natalia pushed back again.


    "Don''t you trust my judgment?" Hector''s expression darkened. "Starting tomorrow, we''re officially


    opening our ownpany. We''ll take what you excel at—a vintage style with a modern twist. Believe


    me, Natalia, I really do know what I''m talking about."


    Natalia''s heart began to race at Hector''s words. As a designer, there was nothing she wanted more


    than to have her work epted and loved by the public.


    If her designs, with a vintage ir, could be a hit, just the thought was enough to make her giddy


    with delight.


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    After a moment''s hesitation, Natalia mustered her courage and nodded. "Alright, but..."


    "No buts, Natalia. We have to give it our all. If we''re doing this, we''re going to do it right!" Hector


    encouraged her with a steady gaze.


    Taking a deep breath, the hesitation in Natalia''s eyes transformed into resolve. "Okay! I''ll give it


    everything I''ve got!"


    Hector apuded her spirit and raised his ss in a toast. "That''s the spirit! To our brilliant designer


    Natalia, cheers!"


    "Cheers!"


    Their sses clinked, marking the beginning of a new chapter.


    After nearly a month of preparation by Hector and Natalia, their fashionpany was officially


    The name NH International came about after Hector consulted Natalia—it was a blend of their initials, a


    symbol of their partnership.


    Natalia was so busy with the new brand that she no longer had time to dwell on Magnus. Her days


    were consumed with designing new clothing lines, and pouring her heart and soul into her work.


    Sometimes, in the quiet of the night, fleeting thoughts of Magnus would cross her mind, but those


    feelings quickly dissipated.


    Regardless of her longing, she knew she couldn''t go back to him because of the vow she''d once made.


    Without her return, whoever stood by Magnus'' side didn''t really make a difference to her.


    Natalia stopped keeping tabs on Andersen Corporation, and even when she stumbled across news


    about it online, she''d promptly close the browser.


    After years of drifting aimlessly, she finally had a new goal and direction. She needed to dedicate


    herself fully to start anew.


    Lately, Hector was just as busy, always going out early and backte, leaving him little time to spend


    with Natalia.


    Still, he took care of her and prepared her meals, insisting on cooking for her when possible.


    Sometimes, he left prepared dishes in the fridge with heartfelt notes stuck to the door when he couldn''t.


    Natalia was often too engrossed in work to remember to eat. She would only search the fridge when


    hunger became unbearable. The fridge was adorned with colorful cartoon stickers, each bearing a


    thoughtful message from Hector.


    [Pork ribs on the second shelf, heat for five minutes in the microwave—don''t forget to shake the


    seasoning packet first.]


    [It''s hot out, my beautiful Natalia, so pair up with some kiwi juice—refreshing and nutritious. Try not to


    drink it all in one go!]


    [I''ve prepped some fruits and veggies in the crisper. Just toss them with some dressing for a quick


    sd. The smoothies are on the second shelf of the fridge door.]


    [The damp weather calls for a warm dish. I''ve prepared chicken soup to chase away the chill. When


    you heat it, remember to open the steam vent.]


    Reading the notes, Natalia''s heart softened. She felt blessed—why had life brought her this caring,


    sunny boy who looked after her so selflessly? Tears welled up as she pondered his devotion, which


    spoke louder than any words ever could.


    He had always been by her side, taking care of her without expecting anything in return. Since she


    woke up, Hector had never mentioned her epting him again. His careful dedication, his burning


    heart, was tens of times stronger than any verbal confession!


    Hector, why must you be so good to me? How can I ever repay your kindness?


    Time flew in a blur of busyness, and before she knew it, months had passed since they''dunched their


    Standing outside the bright new studio, Natalia watched her sketches transform into fabrics, her heart


    pounding with excitement. Although she had designed many pieces before, this was the first time she


    had been involved in the process from start to finish.


    When the first pieces of NH International’s new line were finallyplete, a round of hearty apuse


    erupted from the workshop. The garments were a triumph of understated elegance with a touch of


    vibrant ir, perfectly bnced. It was sure to spark a shopping frenzy once it hit the market.


    Hector''s eyes twinkled like stars in the night sky, filled with an affectionate smile. "Silly girl, this


    apuse is the least you deserve for your hard work. Never underestimate your talent. Remember, if


    you''re willing, the whole world''s apuse is waiting just for you."