L took a few seconds to get used to the bright light before her eyes widened in shock.


    A mannequin stood before her, dressed in a grand yet elegant red and ck gown, its flowing train


    blooming like that of a dark rose.


    “It. It’s beautiful,” L eximed, dazed.


    “Lyse had that internationally-renowned designer, Sharon, make this just for you, L!” Mandy cooed,


    holding onto L’s shoulders.


    “My goodness, and here I thought I had seen it all. I still feel like squealing in joy seeing Sharon’s


    design before my eyes! It’s absolutely gorgeous!”


    Alyssa had long been used to the world’s praise for her designs under her alias, Sharon. Still, it couldn’t


    beat the joy and pride she felt upon hearing praise from her own family.


    She silently basked in her joy, grinning.


    “Sharon? This is too precious, Lyse!” L cried, holding Alyssa’s hand. Her cheeks were flushed with


    joy.


    and bashfulness.


    “You must have put in a lot of money and effort to get this made, right? You really didn’t have to! It must


    have been really difficult!”


    “What do you mean difficult? Nothing’s too difficult for Alyssa Taylor, daughter of Winston Taylor of


    Belbanks. Sharon wouldn’t dare refuse a personal request from me, hehe!” Alyssa said cheerfully.


    “Wow! Could you get her to make me something too? I want an outfit for biking-like a leather jacket!”


    Colene cried excitedly.


    “I’ve been so into bikestely, I even joined Belbanks’ Bikers’ Club. They have monthly events that I’ve


    been attending, but I still don’t have a proper outfit for them yet. Could you get Sharon to make


    something like that for me? I’ll pay you!”


    Alyssa and L were left speechless.


    Sensing how off the atmosphere had be, Colene quickly cleared her throat. “Ahem… I don’t think


    Sharon really makes anything inspired by this industry, so just pretend I never said anything.”


    Damn it, she was nearly 40 years old now. When would she grow up?


    “Don’t worry, Colene, and Mandy. I’ll be sure to ask Sharon to make something for you two when it’s


    time


    every


    “Oh? Isn’t Sharon rumored to be very stoic and hard to persuade? How could you possibly make her


    Then, she narrowed her eyes. “You… you’re not Sharon, are you, Lyse?”


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    L and Colene turned to look at Alyssa at the same time.


    “Uh, of course not!” Alyssa quickly waved the idea away,ughing awkwardly. “I’m already Alexa; I can’t


    be


    Sharon too. I’m capable, but not that capable.”


    L, Mandy, and Colene said at the same time, “Yes, you are!*


    Okay, fine. Maybe.


    “Wait! There’s something else too!” Alyssa called, running behind the mannequin to retrieve a red


    velvet.


    box before giving it to L.


    “I might be busy tomorrow, so I’ll give you this beforehand first. Happy birthday!”


    Tears of gratitude welled in L’s eyes. She slowly opened the box, revealing a delicately carved


    aquamarine ring of magnificent craftsmanship.