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CHAPTER 473

Author: GloryWrites
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-25 13:06:49

Sophia’s POV

Elijah’s face twisted in mock horror. “I thought she’d given you a break after the last round of changes. What could she possibly want now?”

I chuckled, rolling my eyes. “Knowing her, she’s thought of yet another revision to the design. Honestly, I’m expecting it at this point.”

Elijah laughed. “Well, let’s find out.”

I answered the call, my voice light. “Morgana! What can I do for you tonight?”

There was a moment of silence after I greeted her, and then Morgana’s voice came through, sounding… delighted?

“Sophia! I just wanted to let you know that we’ve begun implementing your design at the first restaurant, and it’s looking wonderful. Better than I could have imagined. I’d love for you to come down soon and oversee a few of the final details.”

I blinked, completely thrown off. Did she just say wonderful? For a second, I wondered if she was being sarcastic, maybe missed having someone to boss around. But there was no trace of her usual edge in her voice. She actually soun
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