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    As the group walked into the vi, they found Frankie lounging on the living room carpet, engrossed in a game with snacks. and drinks scatteredProperty belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    around him. Meanwhile, Chris sat at the bar typing away on hisptop, clearly the busier of the two.


    Frankie immediately put down his game console when he saw Yette walk in. "Yvette, you''re back!"


    Then he noticed Bruce and Sienna. "Oh, Bruce, Siennal Did you woe back with Yvette? Wait-Sienna, weren''t you supposed to be busy with that fashionpetition?


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    on the couch and nced at the game on therge TV screen. Emmett brewed a cup of herbal tea, setting it gently before her, then settling onto the sofa himself.


    Sienna cozied up beside Bruce, casting a yful look toward Yvette. "Yvette, tomorrow''s the World Fashion Competition. and Hazel''s been asking about you for ages. You''re really not nning to see her before then? Every time Vibe drops a new collection, she asks me when you''lle out of retirement'' and visit her."


    Yvette held the teacup by its rim, her eyes devoid of emotion as she said. "Tomorrow will do.


    Sienna could only nod. If Yvette had decided on tomorrow, then tomorrow it is. Poor Hazel probably wouldn''t mind waiting one more night. Bruce, who had heard Hazel''s name from Sienna before, looked curious. "So, Hazel''s your teacher, right? Does Yvette''s also one of her students?"


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    Everyone paused to look at Sienna, who sipped her orange juice before responding. "Hazel is my teacher, yes-but she''s not


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    That piqued everyone''s curiosity even more. Sjenna went on, "Hazel is the dean of Mysonna Fashion Academy and the chair of the World Fashion Competition. In the industry, she''s called the ''Fashion Icon. There''s even a saying: if you want to make it big as a designer, just get Hazel''s approval."


    Frankie put down his chips, looking all gossipy, and said, "What does both yes and no'' mean? That''s so contradictory!"


    Sienna finished her juice, ncing cautiously at Yvette, who had her gaze lowered. "Hazel has always said that no one in the fashion world can truly be Yvette''s teacher. Whether it''s her talent, design skills, sensitivity to trends, or vision, Yvette hit her peak in design three years ago.


    Sienna continued, "Hazel taught Yvette for just two months before giving up because, ording to Hazel, there was nothing left to teach. Hazel even called her the most gifted, fastest-learning designer she''d ever met.


    Can you imagine a student so brilliant they drive their teacher to quit? Or a student whose mere existence haunts one of the fashion world''s icons, enough to have her call in now and then, pleading for new designs?


    Sienna had seen it all, right here with Yvette-the same woman who probably wouldn''t blink if the world were ending around her.


    After hearing this, everyone wasn''t all that shocked. Compared the stories they''d already heard, this was just another dazzling addition to Yvette''s impressive resume,


    If Yvette ever went to an interview, they figured her resume would need at least ten pages to fit all her life experiences, achievements, and countless skills.


    Seeing everyone''s gazes, Yvette simply shrugged and said, "Just picked up fashion design casually.


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    Even though the top three winners had already been announced, aspiring designers from across the globe arrived early, eager towork andy the groundwork for their future careers


    Every designer there was eager to be noticed-especially if it meant catching the eye of the iconic Hazel. Gaining her favor couldunch an unstoppable rise to the top, a dream shared by every designer and model in the industry.


    The event also attracted celebrities and prominent figures from Various industries, many drawn by Hazel''s legendary reputation.


    Among the well-dressed crowd, Sienna graced the crowd in a royal blue gown with a train, her hair in a high ponytail, smoky eye makeup, and red high heels, projecting a cool and edgy vibe.


    As the chief designer of "Vibe" and Hazel''s protégé, Sienna was immediately swarmed by admirers and acquaintances. Used to the spotlight, she handled each interaction with poise.


    By the time she finally got some rest. Sienna''s face felt slightly stiff from smiling. In fashion, reputation mattered, and Sienna had long learned that it paid to be polite even to neers.


    Stepping out onto the balcony, she quickly dialed Yvette''s number. Hearing Yvette''s calm voice put her at ease instantly.


    Knowing Yvette was only five minutes away, Sienna couldn''t wait to go meet her. She headed to the entrance when an executive from a luxury brand she had coborated with stopped her.


    Stuck in conversation, Sienna texted Yvette and told her to head to the main hall on the second floor.


    When Sienna finally managed to break away, she nced at her watch and frowned. The event was only half an hour from officially starting, but Yvette hadn''t arrived at the hall yet.


    Just as she was about to make a call, amotion near the entrance caught her attention. Sienna approached and saw a crowd gathered around a woman with a plunging neckline, clearly trying to draw attention with every move.


    The busty woman, dressed in thetest gown from a designer brand, pouted dramatically and addressed the crowd in a high-pitched voice, "I''m telling you, this girl was in the elevator with me, and right after we got out, my diamond watch was missing! It''s a birthday gift from my dad, worth ten million. She was the only one behind me. Who else could it be?"


    The busty woman then squeezed her chest for emphasis, earning more usations from some of the men in the crowd.


    "Youngdy, you''re too pretty to stoop to this behavior."


    "Looks like she probably spotted that diamond watch the second she saw it and was waiting for her chance."


    "Times are getting worse. Girls these days would rather take shortcuts than work for a living."


    "She''s probably broke and targeting the wealthy. Otherwise, why would she even be here, looking so out of ce? Lcan''t imagine Hazel inviting someone who doesn''t even bother to dress up.”


    As Sienna finally got a clear view of the used, her clutch nearly slipped.