Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"Congratulations on your debut! I told you you'd make a splash in the fashion world," Jasper said.

"Thanks to you, Mr. Crane," I replied with a humble smile. "I'm reaching out to ask for some advice on starting a business. As someone new to the field-even with the right skills-it's tough to break into this industry without advice from those who know the ropes." Jasper's smile widened. "No problem, I'm happy to help."

He took a beat before saying earnestly, "Starting a business is tough, but if you stick to your goals and stay true to yourself, you'll make your path. Money and resources come second. What matters most is staying true to who you are."

I nodded, reflecting on what he said. His words were eye-opening. He was a true veteran in the industry-everything he said was spot on.

We dove into all sorts of business topics, covering everything from brand positioning to team leadership, market growth to risk management.

Jasper spoke smoothly and with precision, sharing his years of experience without holding back.

Just before I left, he shifted the conversation. "By the way, Ms. Wiley, you don't have to worry about funding. I'm very interested in investing in Evelyn Studio. I have no doubt that you'll make it thrive with your abilities.

"My secretary has already drafted the investment contract. Take it with you, review it, and if it all looks good, go ahead and sign it."

I was caught off guard. I didn't expect Jasper to offer an investment. "Mr. Crane, I don't know what to say..."

I hesitated on the outside, but inside, I was over the moon. With Jasper's investment, Evelyn Studio's funding problems would be a thing of the past.

"It's no big deal. I believe in you," Jasper said, waving his hand. "Just give it your best shot. I'm counting on you, the future queen of fashion!"

"Thank you, Mr. Crane!" I kept thanking him, my confidence soaring.novelbin

With funding locked in and a great team on board, it was time to push forward steadily!

...

Once I got back to the studio, I immediately filled Kevin and Lianne in on the good news. "That's awesome! With Mr. Crane backing us up, we're unstoppable!" Kevin exclaimed. "With your talent and our support, Evelyn Studio is bound to go worldwide!" Lianne beamed.

"Kevin, Lianne, this is all thanks to you two. You're my most trusted partners. This studio wouldn't be where it is without your hard work. I want to give you both equal shares of the company-"

Before I could finish, Lianne and Kevin cut me off at the same time.

"Evelyn, we can't accept that! Evelyn Studio is your creation. We're just here to support you and can't take your shares."

"Exactly, we're here because we love working with you. We couldn't possibly accept the shares."

I could feel a lump in my throat. We had known each other since high school, had each other's backs through university, and now, building a business together.

"I want us to own this together! We'll

share in the success and face the

tough times together. No one's above anyone else!" Tears welled up as I pulled them both into a hug. "From now on, we're family through the good and the bad. Whatever we achieve, we share it equally between the three of us!"

Overcome with emotion, Lianne and Kevin hugged me tight, tears streaming down their faces.

We held each other tight like we

were reliving those carefree days on campus. But now, we weren't those young dreamers anymore. We'd grown into fashion elites, ready to take on the industry.