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Chapter 63 ~ A tribute

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Scarlet’s eyes locked on the picture frame, her hand trembling as she picked it up.

“What?” Her mouth opened in shock. It was like seeing a ghost come to life.

The woman in the photo smiled warmly, her face so familiar it made Scarlet’s chest ache. Her breath quickened, her heart pounding in disbelief.

They had met in their usual meeting spot to finalize the designs for the show, which was two days away. Scarlet felt fatigued, so she began walking around the room to watch the designs she didn't get a chance to see. However, seeing the woman in the picture was beyond her wildest dreams.

She remembered her face so clearly. The beautiful blue eyes and blonde hair. She was like an angel walking the face of the earth. Scarlet blinked a few times wondering if she had just imagined it.

“Easton…” she whispered, barely able to get the words out. “Where did you get this?”

Easton looked up from the desk, instantly noticing the change in her tone. His brow furrowed in concern as he approached h
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