The dining table was covered with a snow-white silk cloth. Several stalks of white roses were displayed in the center of the table. Pure white tassels hung at the ends of the tablecloth, showing luxury in simplicity. Under the illumination of the magnificent chandelier, everything seemed perfect. The strong fragrance of roses in the air calmed one’s spirits. After placing their orders, both individuals removed their coats and hung them at the back of their chairs, leaving only their shirts. Both were dressed in white. They felt more like a couple now. “Have you memorized what I taught you yesterday? Have you forgotten them?” Xyla initiated the conversation. “Yeah,” he replied faintly, toying with a black mirror finish lighter in one hand. His fingers were extremely nimble. No matter how he toyed with it, the lighter never fell. Since he had exceptionally slender and charming fingers, his playing with the lighter attracted more attention. It was a seemingly ordinary ligh
‘Ooh, then don’t come over. I’m suddenly not bored, and I don’t need anyone’s company.’ After that, the other party sent an emoji of a girl laughing hysterically. *** At nine pm. Right on the dot, Xyla led Stanley into Atlantis City’s shopping haven, Goldfield Plaza. Even at this hour, the mall was packed with people, making it extremely lively. However, no matter how huge the crowd was, they were still the most striking existences among the others. Like two dazzling diamonds, they caught everyone’s eye. When the two reached the entrance, a middle-aged man dressed in a suit and had a name tag that read ‘General Manager’, hurried over to them. On the top left corner of the words ‘General Manager’, was Goldfield Plaza’s logo. When the man saw Stanley, he was about to bow in greeting. Instead, Stanley shook his head subtly. The man immediately understood and stopped. He took in a deep breath and then walked past Stanley. Xyla noticed none of this. Her eyes darted o
Next, Stanley tried out another two sets of outfits. Each set on him made him look like a poster model. The sales attendants’ praises never stopped while the male customers simply bought the same design he was wearing after seeing him try it out. Soon, it was down to the last set. Stanley swiftly changed and came out of the dressing room. The last set was a dark blue suit paired with a white inner shirt and cropped pants that showed his ankles. The fitted cutting showcased his perfect proportions distinctly, elongating his legs. “This set is nice too!” Xyla was stunned. This set was perhaps the best one out of the ones he had tried. “Is that so? Do you like this set then?” He strode over to her and asked. “This set… I actually like the others as well.” Xyla was mildly troubled. After pondering for a few seconds, she waved at the sales attendant. “I want all of them.” After that, she turned to him and said, “Wear this on the day of the wedding. You can wear the other
“I’m curious about the person who did such a deed without leaving his name as well. To be able to get our general manager’s personal help, he must be a prominent figure!” “No matter who is it, I’m super envious of that woman.” *** Meanwhile, in the Sullivan family’s living room. “Honey, Tom, Emily is still pregnant with our grandchild. Are we really going to keep ignoring her? What if something happens to the child?” Bailey looked worriedly at Tom sitting beside her and at Tony sitting on the single sofa as she spoke. “I’ve already inquired. She’s doing well there. And she’s coming out the day before the wedding, isn’t she? It’s only a few days, so there’s no need to care about her specifically. It’d be good for her to learn a lesson as well.” “And can’t you see what she’s done? To achieve her own goals, she had endangered her family’s business. What about the future? What if she endangers our family in the future?” Tom was irked. “Tom is right. It’ll be good for her to
Emily was stunned. “What do you mean? Hasn’t it been arranged that we’ll be able to get out today?” “Not today. There’s something wrong with our internet, so we can’t perform the release procedures. It’ll have to be tomorrow, at least eleven in the morning,” said the correctional officer. The correctional officer’s words were like a splash of cold water on Emily, extinguishing all of their wondrous expectations. Tomorrow was the day of her wedding. If she could only have the release procedures done tomorrow, what about her wedding? Would it have to be postponed? The Sullivan family expected her to be released today. Hence, they did not change the wedding date. The invitations had already been sent out, so it was impossible to postpone. However, if the wedding at twelve in the afternoon couldn’t be delayed, there wouldn’t be time for anything if she left prison at eleven. There wouldn’t be time for proper makeup, no time for a nice hairdo. She would have to rush to the venue
Vrrt, vrrt, vrrt. Her phone vibrated. Xyla casually glanced at the screen to see that Five Batton had sent her a WeChat message. She immediately opened it. “I might not be able to reach on time. I’ll be late for an hour.” There wouldn’t be an issue if he was only late for an hour. The ceremony would have ended by then and he would be just in time for lunch. As long as he showed up, it won’t be a problem. Only, the enigmatic Emily would definitely try to cause a scene, but no worries, Xyla could handle it. “What happened?” Xyla replied. In her mind, he was a punctual person, so something huge must have happened. “Emergency.” “Alright then.” Emily replied before putting down her phone and entering the bathroom. He did not tell her what the emergency was and was sensible enough not to ask. After showering, Xyla noticed that there was still time, so she lay in bed with a mask on before sitting down at the dressing table to put on her makeup. Her gaze inadvertently fel
”Don’t panic. I have an idea!” A stylist quickly took out a few pins from the makeup box and secured them on the back of Emily’s dress and her waist area. The dress immediately fitted. After that, she took the mopping veil on the dressing table and swiftly draped it over Emily’s head. The veil covered her face while the back portion fell onto the floor. The pin was white. With the veil to conceal it, it no longer seemed obvious. Emily started at her reflection in the mirror, surprised. “It’s so much better now.” Then, she turned around to look at her back. “Yeah… the pin doesn’t look obvious either.” However, when her gaze fell onto her dull face, Emily's smile froze once more. “Thank you. What is your name?” She glanced coldly at the stylist as she asked. “Fanny Mitchelle.” The girl smiled as she looked up slowly. Soon, a face with extra-thick makeup appeared in the mirror. She looked at Emily’s face in the mirror then back at her own. Fanny felt that the world was
Meanwhile, at the Victoria five-star hotel, the entire place was covered with red banners bearing the word ‘happiness’. Tiny red lanterns hung from the trees, and the place was high-spirited. All parking spots have been fully occupied by luxury cars and helicopters. It was like an exhibition for these vehicles. Because the Sullivan family had reserved the entire hotel, the outside was surrounded by security, and they wouldn’t let even a fly enter. Inside the largest and most extravagant Sky Ballroom on the top floor, the wedding aisle was nicely decorated. The aisle was made of pieces of tempered glass with white roses framed inside the glass. There were countless white rose lamps about a meter tall and white cotton clouds on either side of the aisle. Below the clouds were made beady light bulbs. When they lit up, the entire stage seemed like a large piece of romantic cloud. Many massive crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, dazzling the whole place as if all the wonde