Gilded Lies

New York's fashion world is a beautiful nightmare, and I'm standing right in the middle of it. As the new intern at Maison Montclair, I'm supposed to be soaking up inspiration and learning from the best. Instead, I'm navigating a labyrinth of whispered secrets, cutthroat competition, and stunning gowns that have a price tag to match my rent for a year. Then there's Ethan-the infuriatingly talented photographer whose brooding charm seems to follow me wherever I go. He's as much a mystery as the city itself, and the more I try to ignore the pull between us, the harder it becomes to pretend I don't care. But with every glance he steals and every sly smile, I can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something, and I'm not sure I want to find out what it is. And now, as the stakes get higher and my designs get closer to the spotlight, I'm learning that this world of glamour comes with a dangerous edge. Trust is a luxury I can't afford, and I'm not sure I can untangle the truth from the glittering lies-or my heart from the chaos.