me the costume templates.”
Chapter 29 Crisk Resolved
Eventually, Nancy bebeve in me and led to the costume room next door. As soon as I entered, I was drawn to the damaged compasses displayed on mannequins throughout the prom..
Upon closer inspection, Enoticed tears along the skiers and back areas. I even ran my fingers over the fabric, confirming the damage was not minor.
Confident I could handle this challenge, I headed straight to the tech department. After a brief discussion with the team, I settled in front of a computer and started coding away The sight of me typing rapidly at the keyboard lett both the secretary and executives completely stunned.
“Don’t Mates apposed to be just an artist? How does he know programming one whispered.
Another chimed in. “That’s quite a leap in skills! The boomust really trust him, though I doubt these costumes can be saved”
Only the secretary remained supportive, suggesting, “Well, the costumes are already damaged What’s the farm in trying?”
Namry maintained a serious expression, her brows furrowed in concentration, brit she said nothing. Tiground their discussions and focused entirely on ney work.
As a gaming company with unkmited resources, Nancy’s firm had access to top der 10 technology and projection erpilpinent they were industry leaders
I wrote a program that used projection mapping on the damaged codes worn by the models, perfectly recreating their original appearance.
The effect made it look as if the characters had just steppedect of the game after an intense battle, complete with stunning light effects that added an immersive touch.
Once everything was setup, I turned to Nancy with a confident smile and said, “All done. Let’s test it out!
“Let’s pol“”Kancy urged, and our entire group rushed to the gaming exper venue,
After an intense rehearsal, the rents exceeded everyone’s expectations. The secretary’s eyes up with excitement as she exclaimed, “Mr. Yates, you’re incredible! This concept is going to
bloweryone away.
Everyone present was mesmerized by the effect, their ass dropping amazement.
Nanlooked at me with found respect and admiration, saying, “Owen, you’re not just a top–tier art, but you’re also a programming wizard! You’re truly my
I–chickled internally at my hidden talents but maintained a modest smile. The costume misis was successfully resolved, and those who had doubted me earlier fell silent. The secretary gave the one last admiring look bedorural retuming to her duties
In the backstage na, Nancy looked at me with genuine ane and applauded, “Owen, you’re m might not choosing you if she knew how talented you are?
aring You cook well draw
by, and now program. Don’t you think Yvette
Ishook my head gently and replied. “Yvette never had feelings for me. Whatever Lam or become wouldn’t matter to bor Then, added with determination, “Besides. I’ve decided to use a new purudonyms. ”
“What?” Kancy’s eyebrown shot up in surprise. “Owen, what are you thinking? Everyone’s trying a work with the dwen Yares right now! If you come back, I’ll support you fully—you’ll
I gazed into the distance and said softly, “I just want a new name for a fresh start”
Although Naney didn’t understand, the respected my decision. She could not help but mumble, “With a new name, the
able tofind you..
I didn’t quite catch what she was muttering nor did care. My decision to change my pseudonym was not random was tied to Lila. After all, “Owen Yates” was a name we had built together, and I could not make it solely my own
Nancy urged me to think of a new name while showing me the live stream of the gaming expo, chattering endlessly in my
I gazed up at the ceiling in exasperation, wondering how someone as quiet and distant as Twee had become best friends with a stative as Nancy.
Soon, the secretary bought great news–the gaming expo was going smoothly. Although we didn’t win first place in the popularity vote, weed send place with major news outlets covering the event, Ghen our rough start, this outcome fat exceeded Nancy’s expectations.
Just then, 1 klou glof my new pseudonym. Let’s go with Rowan Mode”
Naty’s eyes sparided with amusement as she stapped her fingers and said, “Perfect! Rowan Mone it in
She came to the secretary and instructed, “For Owen’s—I mean Rowan’s–costume design feature, write that our new lead artist “Rowan Moone‘ has joined Aurora Gaming Studio!“ The secretary modded enthusiastically, saying “right away, Ms. Lane!”
As soon as the secretary left, Mancy casually draped arm over my shoulder, wearing a playful smile. “Owen, you did brilliantly today. We need to celebrate with a party!” Igendly removed her hand laughing. “There’s no need for that. I’m just doing my job as part of the team. With how well you pay me, it’s only falz I deliver results.”
However, Natry wouldn’t take no for an answer and pulled me along, grinning. “You’re no ordinary employee–you’te our savior! Come on, let’s go!”
After spending the morning dealing with Twente, I was actually getting hungry, so I decided not to refuse Just as we were leaving, we ran into Zia again.
She was holding some files while watching the gaming expovesteam with her colleagues, and her eyes lit up even more dramatically than Nancy’s reaction earlier, if that was even
Bushing over, the practically gled with excitement. “Yates! You were absolutely incredible eater, The way you turned the tuation around was pure magic–I saw it on the news, and I’ward in awe of how talented you are!”
inded and acknowledged her praise, sensing her genuine passion for the industry and sincere admiration. Nancy watched us, looking intrigued, and asked, “You two know each other? Then, ale whispered, “Owen, since your marriage to Yvette, I’ve never seen you pay this much attention to any woman. Is she special?”
Istat her a warning glance and said. “Mind your own busness.”
„ whshade’t he and Hapey’s mumbling, exclaimed enthusiastically, “Yes, we’ve met twice. Mi. Yates is incredibly kind
Ny’s mile gewesen leighter as she kuccessed, “la, that case, why da Before I could impost, Zarapetly accepted, “wing Mr. Tates‘ maistant would be an honor. I look forward to working with your
Seeing her excitement, I felt conflicted. I wanted to minimize my love
drami
ken mala zia your assistant? You’re new here and could use some help.”“
with her she was andall’s gend, fearing I might get tangled in vette’s complicated relationship
However, seeing her innocent enthusiam and thinking about the potential hardships in he future, I couldn’t hang myself refuse. So, I sighed and nodded, saying, “Alright, let’s work +hard and grow together.
Zia’s smile even beige. Litle did I know, this decision would quietly alter the course of her life forever.
