Chapter 16
Adeline West
Arriving at the Moonluxe headquarters, I felt pride and excitement wash over me. The sleek, modern design of the building stood as a testament to the hard work and determination that had brought me here. I always thank the moon goddess for helping me all this while. As I walked through the entrance, Sophia greeted me with a bright smile and a steaming cup of coffee.
“Good morning. Adeline,” she greeted, handling me the coffee. “Ready for today?”
“Good morning. Sophi. Absolutely,” I replied, taking a grateful sip. “What’s on the agenda for today?”
“Well, we have our daily routines and a few meetings.” She said, as we walked towards my office. “Also, the team wanted to discuss the upcoming fashion week and our product launch,” she said, flipping through her clipboard.
“Perfect. Let’s get started.” I said, feeling a surge of energy. I sat on my chair and began my work.
We settled into our morging routine, checking the reports, signing off on documents, and discussing various projecti Sophia was incredibly efficient, always anticipating my needs and keeping everything running smoothly
A couple of hours later, we headed into the conference room for our team meeting. The room was filled with excitement and chatter about the upcoming fashion week. It looked like they were eager for this fashion week, and looking at them. I felt so proud of my team.
“Good morning, everyone, I began, taking my seat at the head of the table. “I hear there’s a lot of buzz about fashion week and our potential product launch.”
Yes. Adeline,” John, head of the marketing team, said. “We believe this is the perfect opportunity to introduce our new products to a global audience. The exposure will be incredible.”
“I agree.” I said, nodding my head at him. “Let’s plan the launch event for New York. It’s the heart of the fashion world, and we need to make a big splash.”
The team erupted in an excited discussion, brainstorming ideas and strategies. We spent the next hour mapping out the event, assigning tasks, and setting deadlines for it. Sophia took notes, ensuring nothing was overlooked.
“Alright, everyone,” I said, wrapping up the meeting. “I have full confidence in all of you. Let’s make this launch unforgettable.” I added, my voice filled with excitement for this event.
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After the meeting. I returned to my office, and Sophia and I stayed behind to finalize a few details.
“Sophia, make sure all the preparations are in place for New York I instructed. “And coordinate with the PR team to start generating some buzz. I ordered.
“Got it, Adeline,” she replied, jotting down notes.
“I want to ensure that everything goes smoothly for the launch, said, leaning against my desk. This is a huge opportunity for us. I don’t want any mistakes, Soph.”
“I’ll make sure of it, Adeline, Sophia said confidently. “We’ll have everything ready in time. Trust me.”
As the day went on, we moved through our daily routines and handled various tasks. She kept me informed about the progress of the upcoming event, and by the end of the day, we had a solid plan in place. I just pray to the Moon goddess that everything goes well.
“Anything else, Adeline.” She asked.
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“Yes, I need to make sure everything is taken care of at home while I’m away,” I said, feeling a pang of guilt at the thought of leaving my children, even for a short time. They are my life
Later, when I got home, I found Mary in the kitchen, preparing dinner. The delicious aroma filled the air, making my stomach growl. My children, Bridget and Tristan, rushed towards me, their faces lighting up with excitement.
“Mommy” they exclaimed, wrapping their small arms around me
“Hello, my loves,” I said, hugging them tightly. “I missed you both. I added.
“Welcome home, Adeline.” Maria said. “Dinner is almost ready”
“Thank you, Mary,” I said, grateful for her presence. “I need to talk to you about something.” I said.
We gathered in the kitchen, and as I helped Mary with dinner. I told her about the trip to New York
“It’s a big event for MoonLuxe, and we’ll be launching our new products. But it means I’ll be away for a few days.” I said.
Mary nodded, understanding in her eyes. “Don’t worry, Adeline. I’ll take care of Bridget and Tristan.” She continued, “But we might need some extra help. She admitted.
“I was thinking the same,” I said. Tve appointed a babysitter to assist you. She’s experienced and comes highly recommended I informed her.
Thats a good idea,” Mary agreed. It will be helpful to have someone to manage the kids, especially since they can be quite a
I smiled, feeling a bit more at ease. “Thank you, Mary. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“You’re like a daughter to me, Adeline,” she said, reaching out to squeeze my hand. “We’ll manage just fine. You go and take care of business. We’ll be here waiting for you.” She assured me.
As we sat down to dinner, I felt gratitude wash over me. Despite all the challenges and heartache, I had built a strong support system around me. Bridget and Tristan were my world, and with Mary by my side, I knew they would be in good hands.
The sound of laughter filled the house as we gathered around the dinner table. Mary had outdone herself with a delicious meal. Bridget and Tristan were chattering excitedly about their day at preschool. Their joy made the room feel warm and
alive.
After dinner, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to find Sebastian standing there, holding a large bag of toys. His smile was as bright as ever.
“Sebastian!” Bridget and Tristan squealed in unison, running to greet him.
“Hey there, little ones!” he said, crouching down to their level and handing them the bag. “I brought some new toys for you”
Their eyes lit up as they eagerly delved into the bag, pulling our variety of colorful toys Laughter and excitement ensued as they began playing with their new treasures.
Sebastian stood and gave me a warm hug “Good to see you, Adeline.”
“Good to see your too, Sebastian,” I replied, smiling. “Thank you for the toys. You spoil them too much,” I said, smiling
“Only the best for my favorite kids,” he said, winking.
We spent the next couple of hours playing with the kids. Sebastian had a natural way with them. It was heartwarming for me. to watch my kids happy, playing with Sebastian. He built towers with Tristan and played dolls with Bridget, his presence
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billing the room with joy
As bedtime approached, 1 galliered the twins. “Okay, you two, time to get ready for bed,”
“Aww, already? Tristan pouted.
“Yes, already,” I said, laughing. “Say goodnight to Sebastian.”
“Goodnight, Uncle Sebastian” they said, giving him big hugs.
“Goodnight, kids,” he said, hugging them back. “Sleep well
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After tucking them into bed and reading their favorite stories, I returned to the living room where Sebastian was waiting. I poured us each a glass of wine, and we settled into the comfortable silence that often accompanied our time together
“Thank you for coming over,” I said, leaning back. “They really love having you here.
“I love being here,” he replied. “They’re great kids, Adeline. You’re doing an amazing job with them.”
Thank you.” I said. “I wanted to tell you about something, I began, taking a sip of my wine. “We’re planning to launch our new product line at the upcoming fashion week in New York.”
Sebastian’s eyes lit up with interest. “That’s fantastic, Adeline! It’s a great opportunity.”
“Thank you.” I said, smiling. “The team is really excited, and everything is coming together nicely. I’m just a bit OS
about it
“Don’t be,” Sebastian said, leaning forward. “You’ve built an incredible company from the ground up. This launch is going to be a success
“Thank you. Sebastian,” I said, feeling a swell of gratitude. “I just hope everything goes smoothly.”
“It will,” he assured me. “And I want to be there for you. I’m coming to New York.”
I shook my head. “Sebastian, there’s no need for that. You’ve done so much already”
ant to you, and I want to
He placed a hand on mine, his touch gentle but firm. “I want to be there, Adeline. This is important to you. support you in any way I can.”
His sincerity made it hard to refuse. “Okay,” I said, smiling. “I appreciate it, Sebastian. Thank you.”
“Anytime,” he said, giving my hand a reassuring squeeze.
We spent the rest of the evening talking about the upcoming event, the preparations, and the journey that had brought us to this point. Sebastian’s unwavering support and encouragement made me feel ready to take on the world.
As the night grew late, he finally stood to leave. “I should get going,” he said. “Big day tomorrow.”
“Yes, it is,” I agreed, walking him to the door. “Thank you again for everything, Sebastian
you soon. He leaned in and gave me a gentle kiss on the cheek. “You’re welcome, Adeline. I’ll see you s
I watched as he drove away, feeling a deep gratitude and affection for the man who had been my anchor through so much. Closing the door, I felt determination and hope for this event.
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