Chapter 24

Bella paused, considering her answer. “It’s about knowing what you want and not being afraid to go after it. Confidence, Ivy. Confidence is key. And, of course, always staying one step ahead of the trends.”Ivy nodded, absorbing the advice.

“You make it sound so simple.”

“It’s not always easy,” Bella admitted, her expression softening. “There are sacrifices and hard decisions. But it’s worth it. When you love something as much as we love fashion, it’s all worth it.”

Their conversation was interrupted by a boutique assistant, who handed Bella a glass of champagne. “For you, Ms. Bella,” she said with a smile.“Thank you,” Bella said graciously, taking the glass.

She turned to Ivy. “Join me?”

“Absolutely,” Ivy said, accepting a glass from another assistant.They toasted to their successes and the exciting future that lay ahead. Ivy felt a surge of gratitude toward Bella.

She was more than a mentor; she was a friend, someone who understood her aspirations and fears.As they sipped their cham