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Jacqueline's superiority complex is impressive in its size.

“It matters. We will be doing interviews, introductions, and presentations on the competition in the coming weeks. The marketing is centred on House Corbin supporting young female designers like you once were, ones who need exposure and opportunity.” The Fashion Females Under 25 competition might have been his idea, but Jacqueline is the public face of it. Jackson was suddenly worried that she will use and manipulate these women, perhaps take advantage of their creativity and leave them empty-handed. It’s an idea that he had not previously considered. Jacqueline is cold and austere, but honourable in her arrogance. But she is also proud, and the source of her pride is falling in a previously

unforeseen way. It’s something to consider. “Fine. I take it you met the women, then?” she concedes. “Yes. In those ridiculous, HR-worthy costumes.” She smiles at the scolding. It’s a tiny lift of her lips, but it’s there. She did

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