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Chapter 23
Nikolai
“Is Hope not ready yet?” I asked Ivan as I put on my suit and tie. Like with any other clothing in the world, this designer suit is crafted from the most expensive materials. Created by Stuart Hughes in collaboration with Richard Jewels, the suit took more than 800 hours to design. What makes the design more interesting is the price of the suit which starts from US$ 778,290. Made from Cashmere wool, silk, and 480.5-carat diamonds the fabric of the clothing is smooth to touch and has a perfect finish. Also, to top it all there are only three pieces of this suit in the world which makes it pricey.
“Not yet, sir. Natasha is attending to her.” Ivan tells me. Natasha hired professional makeup and hairstylists to dress up Hope and there’s no way she’s leaving them with her. She’s like a mother duck who needs to keep Hope under her wing at all times. She didn’t talk to me for a week after Hope was kidnapped
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