Chapter 69. Rediscovering Myself

Victoria’s POV

The soft hum of the air conditioner filled the quiet of my office as I sat at my desk, pencil in hand, lost in the gentle scratch of graphite against paper. For the past few weeks, work had consumed me in the best possible way.

There was something freeing about pouring my focus into creating—shaping a blank page into a design that felt alive. It was as though, with every stroke, I was reclaiming pieces of myself that I hadn’t realized I’d lost.

A small smile tugged at my lips as I looked at the sketches spread before me. Intricate necklaces, earrings, and rings adorned the sheets—each piece carefully crafted, each line purposeful. I had poured everything into this series. My thoughts, my emotions, even my frustrations—all of it was there, embedded in the designs.

Caleb had called this morning to share the news. “The last piece you released? It’s already gone viral,” she’d said, her voice brimming with excitement. “Clients are raving abou