Koven stood outside the runway, unsure of what to say. The crowd was bustling, and many people were flocking toward the runway as the previous event had just ended.The first model walked out to the cheerful background music.The theme of this spring/summer fashion week was liveliness and youthfulness, but many designers added some mature elements to their designs to appeal to the more mature audience. The blend of bubbly charm and feminine sensuality created a style that exuded youthful sophistication.The first model’s outfit received much praise, and many women at the venue took their phones out to capture photos of the first outfit.The outfit was professional enough for women to wear in the workplace and stylish enough that it did not make one look old and outdated.Lucy thought that wearing this outfit to the office would surely make any woman the focus of attention.The outfit the first model wore was a fitted suit. The upper half conveyed the formal style of a traditional
Lucy had hoped to chat with the celebrity she had just become acquainted with and gossip about the latest celebrity news, but to her dismay, that person had already left.She had no choice but to redirect her attention back to the runway.Just as she was about to zone out, the second model had appeared on center stage.Lucy thought the first design suited many women’s tastes, but she was surprised to see that the second outfit was even better.Lucy heard that the first and second outfits were designed by the same designer. The second model sported a summer dress. To further highlight a woman’s feminine allure, the dress had a diagonal neckline with only a single strap on the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder exposed.The hem of the dress was not overly embellished as it would only make it look cumbersome.To accentuate the slim fit of the dress, the designer added a decorative belt with unique patterns. The buckle was cleverly designed to enhance the slimming effect whi
The lights in the venue had gotten so dark that one could not even see one's own hand, with the only beam of light focused on the center of the stage.Suddenly, Charlotte emerged from backstage, slowly making her way to the spotlight. As she stepped into the light, the entire venue lit up with a snap.In the dazzling lights of the runway, all eyes were fixed on Charlotte.Lucy widened her eyes and stared at Charlotte intently.The design of Song of the Red Lotus was indeed impressive and worthy of the spotlight. Like its name, the dress was vibrant red, which made the wearer look much more radiant.It was a floor-length dress, but subtle adjustments had been made to the hemline. Instead of busy patterns, the designer opted for diagonal lines to accentuate the wearer’s figure and legs.To highlight the waist, Koven paired the dress with a tasseled pearl belt.Under the spotlight, the meticulously crafted belt shimmered brilliantly.If not for the sparkling diamonds and delicate
How the heck did Charlotte convince a world-renowned designer like Koven to let her wear this dress?Lucy thought about Charlotte’s attitude toward herself, and she began to come up with a plausible explanation.Perhaps Charlotte resorted to some form of coercion to make Koven comply.He was a well-known figure in the fashion industry, after all. He could not be easily swayed otherwise.The worst-case scenario Lucy could think of was that Charlotte threatened Koven.Maybe she warned him that if he did not create a runway-worthy outfit for her, she would ruin his entire career.Charlotte was certainly capable of making such threats.While Koven sat in the audience with a grim expression, Charlotte remained oblivious to why people were constantly taking photos of her. She just thought that her attire had finally dispelled the various criticisms about her. She just continued to strike poses in the middle of the runway, making the whole situation all the more amusing.Lucy heard
Although Lucy did not claim to be the person who knew Charlotte the best, through her interactions with her over time, Lucy had already grasped the meaning behind her every move. Lucy could notice even Charlotte's micro-expressions.Charlotte might be smiling and trying not to lose her composure in front of the cameras, but the fury in her eyes betrayed her true emotions.Charlotte heard every word the two female celebrities said as the front-row audience members were sitting very close to the stage. They were almost within arm’s reach of the models.It was impossible for Charlotte not to have heard them. If that was the case, it was either because she did not care about what they said or there was genuinely a problem with her hearing.Seeing as her reputation was at stake, Charlotte still forced a smile in front of the media. Besides, there were so many reporters from reputable media outlets present. If tomorrow’s headlines were about her losing her temper, it would be disastrous.
After stepping off the runway, Charlotte’s first order of business was to confront the two female celebrities and demand an explanation for their comments.Once the audience dispersed toward the reception area, she intercepted the path of the two women.They were happily chatting away when Charlotte reached out to stop them in their tracks.“I heard every word you said under the runway stage. I’d like you to say it again to my face.”The two celebrities did not know what she was getting at, but one of them boldly spoke up, “We just think that your performance today was a total trainwreck. Among all the models, you were the worst one.”Seeing her companion’s frankness, the other celebrity quickly intervened to stop her from saying anything further.Charlotte was burning with anger at this point. How dare these two unknown actresses criticize her outstanding performance?She had put in so much effort by receiving coaching from famous models and having the renowned designer, Koven,
Laughing at others was something only losers did, but Lucy could not help herself.Images of Charlotte being overconfident kept appearing in her mind. She did not want to say much at first because how could a narcissist heed someone else’s advice? Moreover, Charlotte was always on the verge of losing her temper with her.Charlotte questioned, “Why are you laughing? Do you think I’m embarrassing?”Looking at her presumptuous face, Lucy had completely given up on her.Regardless of what Charlotte might do in the future, Lucy would not even try to give her advice as it would be utterly pointless.“What exactly do you want?”Lucy only hoped Charlotte would not tarnish the royal family’s reputation any further. As for everything else, it was none of her concern.Charlotte grabbed Lucy’s arm and refused to let go, but Lucy could not be bothered to argue with her anymore. She simply shook off her hand.“Let go… I have something to do.”Lucy had come here to talk to Koven in hopes of
Charlotte was the one to blame for this. She was always so bitter, thinking that the entire world was against her. It was the aftermath of the many sins she had committed, so if anyone was to blame, it was her.Lucy almost poked her fingers at Charlotte’s forehead, but she held back as they were standing at the corner of the staircase between two floors. It might be secluded, but if anyone were to pass by, they would definitely notice the tension between them. That would only worsen the situation.“I don’t want to waste my time on you. Move!”Lucy was one step away from stepping on Charlotte’s feet. Charlotte refused to let go of her, so Lucy grabbed her arm, making her cry out in pain.“Lucy, you…”Before Charlotte could do anything, Lucy successfully shook off her hand and fled the scene.Lucy secretly hoped that Charlotte would not follow her, or she would have to forget about talking to Koven today.Fortunately, Lucy was wearing low-heeled shoes today, so running was not an