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.”

understood why she was aware of her identity

her hand, Lina admitted, “I came here

the matter?” Natalie

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 few

while rubbing her

princess is simply

complementary

precisely what I’m doing! So, I

heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained unchanged. Instead, she inquired inquisitively, “Why me? While local

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

so, you came to seek me

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