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Lucas accepted my suggestion and put me in charge of liaising with Giselle.
Using the Snow family’s connections, I quickly got in touch with Giselle.
On the phone, her tone was haughty, but as soon as she heard it was Lucas Reed’s brand inviting her to be the lead model, she immediately agreed.
The next day, I accompanied Lucas to the studio to wait for her.
For this act, I deliberately wore the white dress Lucas had custom-made for me last season. It was the piece that won him the national design award, supposedly inspired by
Giselle strode into the studio doorway in 4-inch heels, right on time, exuding a powerful
aura.
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When she saw me, a flash of contempt crossed her eyes. Her gaze lingered on my dress for a moment, her lips curling into a mocking smile.
Lucas immediately went to greet her, but with a cold expression on his face.
He deliberately spoke loudly:
“Miss Giselle, Aria should have explained all the terms of cooperation to you.”
“This collaboration is purely business. I hope you don’t have any other ideas.”
Giselle crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. “Rest assured, Mr. Reed. I’m only interested in your designs, not you personally.”
The two went back and forth, acting as if it were all real.
I sat quietly on the sofa, watching their hypocritical performance.
When it came time for the fitting, Lucas took out the main piece of the new collection, a sleek black gown, and handed it to Giselle.
“Try it on. The size is based on standard model measurements, so it should fit.”
Giselle walked into the changing room.
I stood up and walked to the rack holding the new collection, my eyes falling on a
champagne-colored gown.
Lucas had shown me the design for this gown a few days ago, saying it was to be my birthday gift, with every detail crafted for me.
I reached out my hand, wanting to feel the fabric.
But Lucas suddenly came over and grabbed my hand.
“Aria, don’t touch. These are all samples. The fabric is delicate, and it would be bad if they got damaged.”
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I grew suspicious but kept my face neutral, obediently withdrawing my hand.
Just then, the changing room door opened.
Giselle walked out wearing the black gown.
In that moment, even I had to admit her presence was truly stunning.
The dress seemed to come alive on her body, every line flowing smoothly and powerfully.
Lucas’s eyes instantly lit up with undisguised amazement and fascination.
But he quickly caught himself, schooling his features into a critical expression.
He walked up to Giselle, adjusting her shoulder straps.
His fingertips deliberately brushed against Giselle’s exposed collarbone. Their eyes met briefly in the mirror, the atmosphere suddenly turning ambiguous.
I watched all of this with cold eyes.
“Well?” Giselle asked lazily, looking at herself in the mirror.
Lucas cleared his throat and spoke in a businesslike tone: “It’s alright, but something
seems to be missing.”
He suddenly turned to look at me, frowning.
“Aria, come try it on.”
I was taken aback.
“Put it on. I want to compare the effect.”
