Chapter 21 Dare's Transformation

The aftermath of the fashion show felt like a pendulum swinging dangerously. Amara paced the cool marble floor of The Phoenix Atelier, still reeling from Bimpe’s public accusation that had sent shockwaves through the audience. The applause had started strong, but it quickly faded into whispers of doubt and skepticism that lingered like a dark cloud over her designs. As the night drew to a close and the crowd dispersed, buzz and chatter continued to echo in her ears. She stood amidst a sea of unanswered questions and surging emotions. The camaraderie she had felt just moments before was quickly overshadowed by panic, and with it stirred a restless fury.