However, in the next moment, Matthew gently lifted her chin, his intense gaze locked onto her face.
Under his prolonged scrutiny, Ste grew increasingly uneasy.
“Is it satisfactory now? Is there anything else that needs adjusting?”
“Perfect.
” Matthew’s voice, brimming with enthusiasm and assurance, broke the tension.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
“This dress is a resounding sess.
”
Two dayster, Ste meticulously reviewed her design and sample clothing one final time.
Satisfied that everything was in order, she picked up her phone and dialed Mia’s number.
“Hello, Mia,” Ste greeted with a touch of nervousness, wasting no time in exining her purpose.
“When can we meet so I can present the draft to you?”
On the other end of the line, Mia’s enthusiasm remained undiminished.
“You cane over tonight.
Before departing from Seamarsh, I n to select a suitable designer for coboration.
”
Ste’s nerves continued to mount.
“Alright, I eagerly anticipate our meeting tonight.
”
After hanging up, she took a few deep breaths, attempting to quell her unease.
In any case, merely knowing Mia was already a stroke of good fortune.
The rest, she reasoned, was up to fate.
With aforting thought, Ste began to prepare for the evening rendezvous.
She selected a long dress adorned with pearls from her wardrobe.
Ever since her previous encounter with Mia, she had noticed Mia’s fondness for pearls.
This might be herst chance to make a Lasting impression.
Though the dress was weighty and extended to the floor, it exuded an air of grace and sophistication.
Ste admired herself in the mirror for a few minutes before elegantly rolling up her hair into a fluffy bun, feeling somewhat reassured.
Slowly descending the stairs, Ste held the hem of her dress.
In the living room, she found Matthew already waiting for her.
As he approached her, he took her hand and enveloped her in his embrace.
“You look exceptionally beautiful,” heplimented.
Blushing, Ste responded with a smile, “Can we head out now?”