Ciel's words echoed in her head all through the night.

She was filled with uncertainties as she lay in bed, struggling to sleep.

“You can not rely on me forever if you want to be strong enough to be the protector you want for your brother.”

He was offering her a chance to solidify her position at her mother's company by competing in the upcoming fashion design competition he had told her about.

It was an opportunity to show the world ber strength.

To finally leave the shadows ...