The day Fashion Week officially began, Sherry and Stella arrived early in the morning to finalise the
details one last time.
In the dressing room, Sherry sat next to Stella after taking the models' pictures and letting out a long
breath. " I'm so nervous."
Stella smiled and held her hand.
She was not much better.
Those who came to Fashion Week today were all the big names, Hollywood superstars, top models,
and even the founders of many luxury goods.
Even from here, they could clearly hear the music outside.
Fashion Week had already started.
Stella checked the time and took a deep breath, "Get ready."
Soon, the models walked backstage in turn.
Sherry re-picked up her camera and followed along.
Although there were designated photographers, she felt it would be more helpful to come by herself as
a professional habit.
Sherry poked her head out and took a few shots of the show.
When she finished, she touched Stella's arm. "Look, it's Clarence."
Stella followed her line of sight and saw Clarence sitting in the middle, slightly tilting his head and
talking to Louis.
Daniel was on the other side of him.
He was also talking to the person beside him, a woman who looked sexy and beautiful.
"Do you know the one next to Daniel?"
Sherry observed and thought for a while. "I know. I've seen her before in London. The organizer of the
photo exhibition."
"I didn't expect her to be here too."
Stella patted her shoulder, "Come on. Let's get pumped up."
Sherry nodded and immediately got back to work.
There were eighteen sets of Starry Sky jewelry on display this time.
The jewelry styles ranged from earrings to necklaces and rings.
Every single piece was dazzling.
They retained the delicacy and romance of jewelry, which was not exaggerated but innovative and eye-
catching.
The venue erupted in applause when the show was over.
Stella and Sherry were backstage, both breathing a sigh of relief simultaneously, hugging each other
with tears glistening in their eyes.
They had made it.
Although they were excited, there was still work to be done.
They went back to the dressing room and sorted out the jewelry that the models had taken off.
There would be another show tomorrow.
Different designs.
Sherry's phone rang. "My parents are calling me. I'm going out to answer it."
"Okay."
Not long after, Daniel came in. He looked around and asked, "Stella, where is Sherry?"
"She's gone out to answer the phone."
Daniel nodded and was about to go out when he turned in and said, "Congratulations."
Stella smiled, "Thank you."
After finishing the work, she went backstage, and the show was almost empty.
Only Clarence was still sitting in the same position as before, looking in the direction she was coming
from, smiling.
The smile on Stella's face widened as she walked to sit next to him, "Why haven't you left yet?"
Clarence clasped her hand, looking back towards the catwalk, "I'm waiting for you."
Stella leaned on his shoulder and followed his line of sight. "Is it clear in this angle?"
"Yes."
After a while, Clarence spoke in a low voice, "If it weren't for me, you would have been sitting here a
few years ago."
Knowing what he was thinking, Stella hugged him, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the chance
to be a jewelry designer again in my life, let alone be here."
If she hadn't met him on that night a few years ago, what awaited her would have been an endless
abyss.
A future that she could not imagine.
Clarence gazed at her sideways.
Stella's eyes were smiling, "You don't need to blame yourself anymore. If you had agreed to exchange
one million dollars for my chance to study in Paris, then we wouldn't have met."
"We would."
"Why?"
Clarence glared at her, "Even if our first encounter wasn't at Twilight, I would see you again."
"Why?"
"Vincent once said that you were beautiful, smart and talented and that wherever you went, you would
have many suitors. At that time, I would have been one of them."
Stella looked at him suspiciously, "Really?"
Clarence raised his eyebrows, "Of course."
She pondered, "We will indeed have the opportunity to meet. If we settle Jeffrey's loan shark, I would
go to Paris with Horace and go to school while earning my tuition. In that case, we might invite you to
our engagement, then..."
Clarence looked at her expressionlessly, "That's fine."
Stella laughed aloud, "So why are you thinking about all this nonsense?"
It seemed that everything was predestined secretly.
Different choices made things end up differently.
Stella pulled him along, "Alright, let's go."
As Clarence got up, he continued, "You two won't get married."
Stella tilted her head to look at him, "What?"
"Because you had me at hello."
Probably not expecting him to say it, Stella froze. Only after a long time did she laugh, "Is it possible
that you are planning to kidnap me from the marriage?"
"Maybe."
"You're…"
"As long as I succeed, it proves that I am the only one destined for you."
Stella was surprised. What kind of logic was it?
Clarence took her hand and walked out. "Whether it was Horace or Emmett or Alexander, they all covet
you. However, the facts have proven everything. You belong to me. No one else can take you away. In
the same way, even if you initially chose the wrong person, you will finally come back to me."
Stella was speechless.
It was typical domineering love.
After leaving the venue and looking at the dazzling sunlight, Stella reacted with hindsight and turned
her head to look at Clarence, "So you really fell in love with me at first sight?"
Clarence was noncommittal. "Do you think I will pick up a woman casually?"
"Love at first sight starts with lust," Stella said seriously.
"You should believe in yourself. You are fabulous enough to arouse me."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
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