Feel the Way You Feel, My Love

As soon as Natalie entered the office, Lina had beamed at her with all the amicability in the world. Thus, she was more than happy to make friends with such a person.

“I know of you.” Lina then withdrew her hand. “You’re also a renowned costume designer among the younger generation in the country.”

Such a compliment rendered Natalie a tad embarrassed. Chuckling, she countered, “You flatter me, Ms. Cohen. At the moment, I’m not a renowned designer yet.”

Rubbing her chin, Lina pondered for a moment. “It’s indeed not quite the case if you’re using the name you gave me earlier, but in concert with the identity of Mina, you’re considered one of the top-notch costume designers among the younger generation in the country.”

“You’re surprised, and you wonder how I knew that you’re Mina, yes?” Lina said with a smile.

At that, Natalie merely nodded dazedly.

Lina then draped a friendly hand over her shoulder. “Actually, I’ve seen you before. I attended one of your shows abroad, and you used the identity of Mina during the curtain call.”

then.” Natalie finally understood why she was aware of

Lina admitted, “I came here to look

something the matter?” Natalie looked

this time, Lina’s expression turned serious. “Actually, it’s nothing major. It’s just that I recently got a huge project. A princess from a particular country is having a coming-of-age ceremony soon, so her father—the king of that country—put up a

inquired while rubbing

the princess is simply too fussy.

to design the complementary dress?” Natalie quirked an eyebrow as she grasped

nodded fervently. “That’s precisely what I’m doing! So,

me? While local designers are no

to be up in years. I think I’ll be very miserable working with those seniors without any common topic. However, costume designers who are of my age don’t really have much talent yet. I only knew that you had returned when

“And so, you came to seek me

that you’re very talented when I attended your show abroad. I don’t want to work with someone up in years, but the young ones aren’t qualified. As such, you’re my only option. For that reason, I came to Design Association and asked Mr. Horner to call you over. So, what do you think? Are you interested in a collaboration?” Lina gazed at her with bright eyes that