Ayesha Khan inherited her family's crockery shop, Aesthetic Crockery, after her father's passing. The shop, known for its handcrafted, traditional porcelain pieces, was struggling in the modern world of fast, mass-produced goods.
Ayesha believed in the legacy of quality her father had built, but things were changing. To help the business grow, she hired Ali Malik, a digital marketing expert. Ali suggested the shop modernize its designs and appeal to younger buyers through sleek, minimalist crockery and online marketing.
Ayesha was hesitant. She didn't want to lose the essence of her family's craftsmanship. As tensions rose between them, Ayesha's cousin Sara, a designer at the shop, came up with a solution. She created a collection blending traditional designs with modern, simple shapes. This new collection could attract both old and new customers.
Ayesha agreed to launch the new collection. The event was a success, and the new designs were well-received. Ayesha realized that by combining tradition with innovation, Aesthetic Crockery could preserve its legacy and thrive in the modern world.
With Ali's marketing skills and Sara's fresh designs, the shop flourished, and Ayesha found a way to honor her father's work while adapting to the future.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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