Chapter 98

Author's POV Holly practically skipped out of Serena's office, her face glowing with self-importance. Once the door closed, Serena immediately began organizing detailed documentation for the project—trivial work that needed doing but was far removed from the actual design process. "Lucy," she called to her assistant, handing over a thick folder. "Make sure Holly gets these by the end of the hour. Tell her it's urgent." Lucy accepted the folder with a knowing smile. "Keeping her busy and away from the designers?" "Exactly," Serena nodded, absently stroking her baby bump. "The real design work needs to stay protected. The last thing we need is her meddling with actual creative decisions." After Lucy left, Serena returned to reviewing the preliminary sketches for the Will collection. She'd barely made it through three designs when her phone buzzed with a text from Ryan confirming their dinner plans. Meanwhile, across the studio, Holly was staring incredulously at the mountain of paperwork