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Chapter 190

Author: Michy Gaza
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Two weeks remained until the highly anticipated Mountain Rose showroom event, and the city was already buzzing with excitement.

High profile guests from the fashion and jewelry industries were flying in, hotels were being booked to full capacity, and exclusive invitations had become the most sought after asset in elite circles.

The showroom wasn’t just a display of jewelry, it was a power move, a declaration of dominance in an industry where prestige meant everything.

Sarah had been meticulously overseeing every detail.

The venue, the lighting, the security, the guest list, nothing was left to chance.

Raven handled the press, making sure the right amount of mystery and exclusivity surrounded the event, increasing the allure.

The Mountain Rose brand was no longer just a rising name in jewelry, it had become a phenomenon.

Meanwhile, in the shadows of Sarah’s success, Victoria had finally emerged from the isolation she had locked herself in after that fateful night.

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Good when they showed up, I hope the recording are published to all the guests and journalists in the show room.
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