On Monday morning, the Carter Group headquarters was busier than usual.

Designers, executives, and directors walked back and forth with folders in their hands, preparing the presentation of Project Aurora, the new collection that would represent the company's rebirth in its expansion into the Asian market.

Ava arrived at the building a few minutes before eight in the morning.

She wore an elegant ivory suit with a light blue blouse. Her pregnancy wasn't yet obvious to most of the employees, but