Chapter 5: Interview (Part 2)

Chapter 5: Interview (Part 2)

I was a perfect opening. I smiled sharp and picked up the sleek remote from the table. "Let me show you." With a click, the big smart board behind me lit up brighter. It switched from my gala photos to a clean slideshow I had prepped—simple sketches and mock-ups from my laptop, pulled straight from OG Emily’s design files but twisted with my own fresh ideas. No fancy tech overload, just clear, exciting stuff anyone could grasp.

First slide popped up—a simple black cocktail dress. "This one’s basic wool with hidden thermo-chrome threads—early smart fabric tech from labs. It shifts from matte black to deep red when you get warm under lights. Perfect for evening events—no more boring outfits that fade in photos." The image zoomed on the fabric close-up, threads glowing subtle like embers. I pointed. "Affordable luxury. Customers love how it feels normal but surprises them—a perfect wear for a party."

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