CHAPTER 248

ARIA’S POV

“The big news is that I’ve decided to launch you as well at my event.”

Julien sits across from me, his eyes alight with excitement as he shares his plans for the upcoming event. I sip my coffee, trying to focus on his words, but my mind is a whirl of emotions.

Julien proposes that I showcase one of my recent works at the event. His suggestion catches me off guard, filling me with a mix of pride and anxiety. He wants to launch me as an emerging artist, proud that I’ve been his student. Despite my recent creative strides, I struggle to see my work worthy of the same space as his masterpieces. Although pride swells within me, there's an underlying current of doubt.

My hands tremble slightly as I set my cup down. I tell Julien about my reservations, explaining that I’ve only completed one piece and the second one remains unfinished. I try to explain my reservations, telling him that I have only completed one piece and that the second one remains unfinished. I hope this will det