CLAIRE

I woke up to sunlight streaming through the bedroom windows and Julian already gone, a note sat on his pillow.

"Early meeting in Boston. Back tonight. Good luck with the facility viewing. - J"

I smiled and got up, energized despite the early hour. Nina was picking me up at one thirty for the two PM viewing.

I spent the morning reviewing resumes from the recruiter, fifteen seamstresses had applied, all with impressive backgrounds.

One woman had worked for Chanel for eight years, but the first person I wanted to interview was Maria's sister, Elena.

Maria had mentioned her weeks ago, said she was talented and looking for work....