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Chapter 13

Author: Cynthia Nobles
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The day of the launch finally arrived, and Celine was a bundle of nerves. She arrived at the event early, making sure everything was set up and ready to go. Her employees bustled around her, putting the finishing touches on the displays and preparing to greet the first customers.

As the doors opened, Celine held her breath. She watched as people entered the store, eyeing the new skincare line with interest. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she approached the first customer.

"Hi, can I help you with anything?" she asked, her voice a little shaky.

The customer smiled warmly. "I'm interested in the new skincare line. Can you tell me more about it?"

Celine launched into her well-practiced spiel, describing the benefits of each product and the unique ingredients they contained. As she spoke, she could feel her confidence growing. This was her passion, and she knew everything there was to know about these products.

Throughout the day, Celine and her employees fielded questi
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