Fading Illusions

The soft murmur of voices filled the bright meeting room as Lydia sat at the head of the long glass table. The air smelled faintly of fresh coffee and designer perfume. Papers rustled as her team discussed the latest campaign, their voices blending together in a seamless flow of updates and ideas.

Lydia leaned back in her chair, a faint smile playing on her lips as she listened. She looked flawless as always—long hair tied in a sleek low ponytail, her makeup subtle yet enhancing every feature. Today, she had chosen a cream silk blouse tucked into tailored black pants, exuding effortless elegance.

"And the next shoot will be on Friday," one of the assistants finished, flipping the page of their notebook. "We'll need your final approval on the concept by tomorrow, Miss Morgan."

Lydia's dark lashes fluttered as she blinked back into focus. "Mhm, sounds good. Make sure everything is ready by then."