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Author: Kiara Nicole
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ADELINE’S POV

I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my dress. Today was a big day.

Today, AD Jewelry was going public. I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness.

My hands trembled slightly as I fixed my hair. I had put my whole time and resources into this business.

For two years, I worked day and night, facing countless challenges. But now, it was all paying off.

I remembered the day I let Tristan convince me to give us a chance. I hated him and refused his advances for a long time but he never stopped and was persistent and somehow I accepted to date him.

Now, we were together, and everything seemed to be coming together nicely.

My grandparents were so proud of me.

They had supported me from the start, and seeing them happy made all the hard work worth it.

I wiped a tear from my eye, careful not to smudge my makeup. Today, they would see their granddaughter achieve something great.

I slipped on my shoes and grabbed my bag. It was time to head to the c
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