After the final model left the runway, the lights dimmed briefly. Then, a spotlight focused on the center stage as Alexa walked out—elegant and composed, wrapped in a sleek gown of her own design. The crowd erupted into applause. She raised her hand gently, signaling for calm."Thank you all for coming tonight," Alexa began with grace. "This collection was born from dreams and woven with ambition. And now, with your presence, it comes to life. With that, the show has officially ended. I now invite all of you to enjoy the after-party and celebrate with us."The audience responded with excited chatter and claps. But even as the music picked up, media reporters swarmed near the stage, their cameras flashing. One bold journalist stepped forward and asked the question everyone had been whispering since the finale."Alexa! Who was your final model? Is she an international model you brought in especially for tonight?"Alexa laughed lightly, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Not at all," she
Backstage, the atmosphere was electric. Alexa leaned toward Jenna, her eyes gleaming with excitement. “You’re next,” she whispered, her voice almost trembling from the thrill. “This is your moment, Lil’ Jen.”Jenna gave a faint nod, drawing in a deep breath as she felt the subtle vibrations of music coursing through the floor. The gentle beats echoed like a heartbeat, syncing with her own. Alexa gave her the signal as the lights dimmed further and the runway glowed a soft celestial blue.Jenna stepped out.The audience fell into a hush. The gown—white like moonlight with intricate sea-wave patterns sweeping over her shoulders—caught the light just right. Black pearls shimmered like stardust, tracing the curves of her deep neckline and flowing down her mermaid-tail silhouette. She glided as though floating through space, commanding attention and reverence.On the far right of the audience, Mark Martinez leaned toward Rex Hidalgo, whispering with an amused tone. “Hey man, heads up. If y
The fashion show venue was unlike anything anyone had ever seen. Held in an opulent manor that had been transformed into a galactic wonderland, the place radiated cosmic elegance. Silver-lined walls sparkled like constellations, deep violet drapes fell like comets from the ceilings, and LED stars hovered midair, giving the illusion of being suspended in space. The floor glistened like moonstone beneath velvet lights, casting an otherworldly glow on everything it touched.The walkway was a radiant path of glowing crystals, and as guests arrived, the decor immediately gave them the feeling of stepping onto another planet—futuristic, ethereal, and impossibly elegant. Cameras flashed. A gentle ambient soundtrack hummed like a low nebula pulse.Kelvin, walking just behind Jenna and Stella, let out a low whistle as he absorbed the breathtaking view. "This place… is impressive."Jenna turned around at his comment and grinned proudly. "What did you expect? This is Alexa's event. Of course, it
Jenna sat in her office, sipping a light tea as she glanced at the packages. The large boxes were wrapped in elegant black matte, adorned with familiar golden logos."These look fancy," Stella muttered, already kneeling to inspect one of the bags. Her eyes widened. "Is this… is this the stuff you picked up at the boutique?"Jenna raised a brow. "Looks like it."Stella pulled out a shimmering silver gown and gasped. "So Elena actually bought them?"Jenna shook her head slowly, brows furrowed in thought. "No. She said she would… but these shouldn't be here."Luke entered just in time, holding a tablet. "Ms. Jenna, the store manager, personally delivered these. They were paid for—by Mr. Rex Hidalgo."Jenna's face darkened instantly. The once light atmosphere turned heavy. She set her cup down with a quiet thud."Return it," she said flatly.Luke blinked. "Ma'am?""Send it back to Rex," she repeated. "If this is about the pipe, tell him I don't need his charity. I never did."Stella tilte
At the towering glass headquarters of Hidalgo Corporation, the atmosphere in the executive boardroom was tense. Rex sat at the head of the long table, a sharp charcoal suit hugging his frame, exuding silent authority. A senior manager was mid-presentation when Rex's phone buzzed.He glanced at the caller ID and frowned."Elena," he muttered, excusing himself abruptly and walking out without a word.In his private office, he answered the call. The moment Elena's trembling voice poured through the line, his expression darkened. She rambled about a misunderstanding at a boutique, about clothes Jenna had chosen, about a massive bill...Rex's jaw tightened. "How much?""$6.8 million!" Elena wailed. "But it was Jenna's fault! She made me look like a fool!"When she added that the clothes were "given" to her by Jenna, Rex's eyes narrowed. He didn't believe that for a second.There was always a reason with Jenna.After the call ended, Rex stood frozen. His aura turned cold, and his eyes lost
Alice was dumbfounded.Her practiced smile, perfected in front of mirrors and gossip columns, gradually stiffened. The corners of her lips twitched awkwardly, then collapsed completely as Jenna’s cold stare bore into her like a spotlight. Jenna’s lips curled into a victorious smirk, clearly savoring the moment.Stella let out a low chuckle. “You two should really get lost. You’re not just thick-skinned freeloaders—you’re embarrassing yourselves in front of an entire staff trained to pamper us, not the peanut gallery.”The boutique manager nervously stepped in, watching the tension spike like a crashing stock market. She had worked hard to get this partnership with Jenna and couldn’t risk losing such a high-profile VVIP.“Miss Hidalgo,” she said with forced calm, “we truly value your presence, but I must ask again—could you please wait downstairs? This suite was reserved in advance.”Elena, still fuming, crossed her arms and snapped, “I already said—I’ll buy everything she picked out.