Serena’s POV
After severing ties with LUXE, Elegant Realm had no shortage of suitors. Design studios from across the industry were practically lining up at my door, eager to fill the vacancy. But I wasn't about to make another hasty decision. This time, I would carefully evaluate each potential partner—even if it meant delaying our expansion plans.
Some called my approach overly cautious. I called it strategic.
Rather than pursuing temporary collaborations, I'd decided to establish a permanent branch office here. Within days, I'd secured prime real estate in the heart of downtown—a penthouse office space where rent costs made even me wince when signing the lease.
"The location projects the right image," I told myself, running my fingers along the pristine quartz countertop in
