"Uh?" Zara's mouth fell open in surprise. She could hardly believe what she just heard. The renowned designer, known to the world as Shay Walsh, wanted her to work with him. It was a huge honor, but she was already under contract with Nicole and fully occupied handling her growing workload.
She couldn't possibly take on another commitment.
"I'm honored," she said, "but I'm already working for Nicole. I signed a contract."
"That's not a problem," Liam said urgently. "The contract can be terminated. If necessary, I'll even cover the penalty myself. Just think about what I'm offering."
"I…" Zara faltered, unsure what to say.
"You are working under her label," Liam interrupted. "You are one of many designers helping her build her name. Don't you want to step out of her shadow? Don't you want your own brand?"
His words struck a chord. Zara hesitated, her mind torn. Seeing that, Liam pressed on.
