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Fifty-four

Author: Seraphic
last update Last Updated: 2023-01-17 22:07:10
Rose knocked on her father's door, and walked in when he responded. She Just rounded up her meeting with the design team, on the new project that she plans to work on for the company.

Her father, who was busy on his laptop, lifts his head up, immediately he heard her close the door behind her.

Rose stride further, took a seat opposite him, and place her iPad on his desk, alongside her pencil and sketchbook.

"Father, the meeting is over, I will have to help out when they start working on the project, to make sure they get it right."

Mr Robert sigh, he has been skeptical about the new project she's working on, but still want to give it a try.

"Rose Mary, are you sure the design team can make it without mistakes?"

Rose smiled, knowing his still skeptical about the whole project idea.

"You're just nervous if the team will make it right, you're just scared it won't sell out, but I will make sure I prove you wrong."

They both heard a knock on the door, and Shedrack came into view, holding so
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