Éclat Beauty was everywhere. By the time the event ended, it had climbed to the top of trending lists on both Twitter and TikTok, holding its position long after everything was over.
Exactly as planned.
Once everything was settled, I instructed the team to head home early.
The promotional phase was officially over. The next step was the product launch.
There was still no room for error.
As I stepped out of the studio, my phone buzzed.
A message from Alexander.
I'm waiting for you in the underground garage.
My steps slowed slightly as I read it.
I raised an eyebrow slightly.
So he hadn't left.
I hadn't seen him after the event ended. I'd assumed he had already left—with Lilian.
I lowered my gaze, the faintest hint of a smile touching my lips—but there was no warmth in it.
I already knew.
He wouldn't be pleased with what I had done today.
The questions.
The games.
