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Dave considered her words.
Maybe his worries were overblown. He rubbed his temples, feeling the familiar tension that came with trying to balance protection and logic. Still, he couldn't shake his instinct to be cautious.
"Aria, you know what they say. Better safe than sorry. Paris Fashion Week isn't the same scale as your shows in Japan or Canada. It's a global event. The whole world will be watching," he pressed on, his tone serious.
His hands gripped the edge of his desk as he leaned forward, studying her face for any sign of doubt or fear.
He didn't want her to take any risk. Not even the slightest one.
"Dave, we've already confirmed our participation in Paris Fashion Week. The competition is a week away. If we pull out now, the entire industry will not
