Chapter 23

The buzz of excitement filled the air at Oligarch's headquarters as news spread of Forbes' interest in featuring our latest collection. It was a momentous occasion, a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone on the team.Marie and I worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail of the collection was perfect, pouring over sketches and fabric samples late into the night. Our partnership had evolved into something powerful, a dynamic force driving Oligarch towards even greater success."Adrien, look at this!" Marie exclaimed, her eyes alight with excitement as she showed me the email from Forbes. "They want to do a feature on our brand!"I couldn't suppress the grin that spread across my face as I read the email. It was a validation of everything we had worked so hard to achieve, a recognition of the passion and creativity that had gone into every design.As the day of the photo shoot approached, anticipation hung in the air like electricity. The Forbes team arrived with cameras and crew in tow, ready to capture the essence of Oligarch's latest collection.As I watched the models strut down the runway in our designs, a sense of pride swelled within me. This was more than just a feature in a magazine – it was a celebration of everything we had accomplished together.And when the issue finally hit newsstands, the response was overwhelming. The phone rang off the hook with orders from buyers and retailers eager to get their hands on our latest creations.But amidst the flurry of activity, there was a moment of quiet reflection. For me, the Forbes feature was more than just a milestone – it was a reminder of how far we had come, and how much further we still had to go.As I stood amidst the chaos of success, I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the incredible team that had made it all possible. And as we toasted to our achievements, I knew that this was only the beginning of the journey for Oligarch.