The silence inside the lounge lasted only briefly before one of the executives cleared his throat. “The Seoul manufacturers requested final approval for the secondary production line,” he explained while sliding documents across the table. “Especially regarding luxury fabric handling.” I accepted the file calmly. “They’re worried about maintaining consistency during international scaling,” another executive added. “They should be,” I replied while flipping through the pages. “Most luxury brands collapse during expansion because they prioritize quantity over structure.” Across from me, Dominic finally spoke. “The Korean company already reviewed our logistics projections twice.” His voice remained calm. Careful. “They’re mainly concerned about preserving exclusivity while increasing

