Clara Torres (POV)

I dashed into Clement's office after I spoke with Marcus. Whatever it is that he has to show me appears to be urgent, I wished it could wait till the end of the day so I could finish the project I'm doing.

It's a purple and white ball gown for my forthcoming birthday and the adrenaline coursing through my veins made me take a few breaks to cool myself off. I couldn't imagine the dress having a little defect because it would ruin the whole process and that might take me ...