“What do you mean… he accepted the offer?”

Sandra stood frozen, clutching the tablet tightly in her hands, an unreadable expression on her face. Evelyn stared at the screen, where a promotional article flashed the headline: Clarissa & Haruki: Art Beyond Borders—a global campaign launch. In the featured image, Haruki stood beside Clarissa, smiling, with the logo of a prestigious international fashion art house glowing behind them.

“It was just announced this morning,” Sandra said quietly. Then she handed Evelyn a printed email. “And this… is the official invitation to the launch event next week.”

Evelyn shook her head slowly, as if her mind refused to process what was right...