At 9:17 on a Tuesday morning, an email dropped in my inbox. I was in my studio, pretending to sketch designs while I was actually checking the Siren Gem business account on my burner phone like always.
But that morning, something catastrophic happened.
From: [email protected]
Subject: Partnership Opportunity with Serena Lin
I stopped breathing.
My hands started shaking so badly I almost dropped the phone. I stared at the sender address, reading it three times to make sure I wasn't hallucinating.
Asher's company.
I opened the email.
Dear Ms. Lin,
Wang Corporation has been following the remarkable success of your Liberation Collection with great interest. Your innovative designs and unique aesthetic align perfectly with our luxury division's expansion plans.
We would like to propose an exclusive distribution partnership. We are prepared to offer:
- $500K USD signing bonus
- 30% ongoing revenue share
- Full creative control
