✴ Scarlett ✴
The faint glow of my laptop screen illuminated the quiet of my living room. A cup of tea sat untouched on the coffee table beside the laptop and the faint scent of chamomile was oddly comforting. I stared at the spreadsheet on my screen, my fingers poised over the keyboard. Expanding Matthews Couture wasn’t just an idea anymore; it was becoming a possible reality. And if I wanted my parents to take me seriously, I needed to have every detail accounted for. I had already outlined the primary areas of expansion: a more accessible line for everyday wear, a sustainable fashion initiative, and an online store to reach customers beyond Wintervale. Each idea was bold, progressive, and far removed from the traditional elegance that defined Matthews Couture. But I believed in them. If
