Chapter 225
Chapter 225:
“I only stepped away to use the restroom, and when I came back, you were gone. Where did you disappear to?” Zaria noticed Kailey’s grip tightening and quickly rescued the camera before it could be crushed. “Did something happen p>
A small shake of Kailey’s head followed as she shut her eyes and drew in a steady breath. “It’s nothing. I’m fine.” She refused to let people who had nothing to do with her life dictate how she felt. After all, it was only a dinner.
Doubt flickered across Zaria’s face, but seeing Kailey like this, she held back further questions. “Do you want to head toward the back hill? The pictures in the group chat earlier looked like those old structures p>
“Yeah. Let’s do that p>
Whatever sadness lingered, Kailey forced it into motion and walked ahead with renewed resolve.
Stretching across several mountain peaks, the resort offered sweeping views and plenty to explore. Even in winter, the scenery held a quiet beauty. Water slipped beneath sheets of ice, leaving faint traces of movement, while towering trees stood nearly bare, their dark brown trunks fully exposed. Moss clung sparsely to the ground, stripped of its lushness and left looking muted and lonely.
One photo followed another as Kailey worked, her thoughts moving quickly from one idea to the next. Before long, inspiration struck.
“Let’s head back first. It’s probably time to sit down and have a brief discussion p>
Zaria lifted her brow with a curious look. “Alright. What’s on your mind p>
Scrolling through the images on her camera, Kailey said, “I want to draw inspiration from nature. Whether it’s a dying tree finding new life or the endless rhythm of growth and decay, each concept has the potential to become a strong piece.” The screen stopped on an image of a tiny sprout pushing through moss. “This collection will be called ‘Whispers of the Wilderness p>
𝖠𝗱𝖽𝗂𝖼𝗍i𝘃𝗲 𝘀to𝘳𝗶e𝘀 o𝗇
In addition to “Whispers of the Wilderness,” Kailey already had a concept inspired by the night sky, titled “Spirit of the Stars.” The final planned series carried the name “Realm of the Wilderness.” Every collection carried a sense of hope, even when circumstances felt overwhelming.
As the meeting went on, ideas flowed freely, with everyone offering suggestions that fit naturally into the established themes. What was originally scheduled to take two full days was finalized in a single afternoon, all sparked by Kailey’s sudden inspiration.
Bringing her hands together, Zaria smiled. “Well done, everyone. The main creative hurdles are cleared. Let’s keep to the schedule and head back the morning after tomorrow. Tomorrow is yours to relax p>
Cheers followed the announcement, and excitement spread through the group. One by one, they returned to their rooms, until only Zaria and Kailey remained.
Letting out a breath, Zaria lightly teased, “Honestly, you should be leading this team. You’ve got the talent and the connections. I’m a leader in name only p>
Kailey caught the implication immediately. “What kind of connections do you think I have p>