Chapter 18
Chapter 18
The day “Stars Are Close” was finished, Grayson sent the blueprint to her, asking, “What do you think of the gown? I modeled it after you.”
As she looked at the blueprint, Evan and Bianca both leaned over and were quite taken with the design.
Evan went so far as to say, “Bianca has an event coming up soon, and she’s looking for a gown. Juliette, ask the designer to give Bianca this gown.”
Before she could refuse, Bianca clasped her hands together, saying excitedly. “Juliette, I really love this gown. I can’t thank you enough!”
Thus, the gown Grayson had made for her became Bianca’s
So the event they were talking about was tonight’s auction. Just an auction, yet they needed a specific gown? The Vaughn family really dotes on Bianca to the extreme, Juliette said inwardly.
Bringing her thoughts back to the present, Juliette retrieved a design drawing from her handbag and handed it to Grayson.
“Two weeks have passed since “Stars Are Close‘ came out. Don’t you think it’s outdated?” she questioned, a slightly teasing smile playing on her lips as she looked at him.
Grayson was momentarily blank. His designs wouldn’t go out of style even in two years, let alone just two weeks. Moreover, this design was infused with much of his love for…
He had thought that if Juliette didn’t like it, he’d keep it for a lifetime. But now Juliette wanted him to sell it.
The blueprint she handed him depicted a piece of clothing design, stunningly beautiful, leaving him momentarily
breathless.
It could be described as flamboyant and vibrant or subdued and dark, like the flames of hell burning fiercely, yet so captivatingly beautiful. In comparison, his “Stars Are Close” was definitely inferior.
As a designer, Grayson couldn’t stop his hands from trembling after seeing such a design, and his blood seemed to be flowing backward.
“Outdated, of course, my ‘Stars Are Close‘ is truly outdated. I’m not selling it!” After the initial excitement, he fixed his gaze on Juliette, something bursting within him and then suddenly collapsing
After what felt like a very long time, he finally said, “No wonder you didn’t like ‘Stars Are Close.” It was a heartbreaking line, not overtly obvious, but dripping with heartache.
Juliette got him, pursing her lips. “Grayson, we’re friends. I’m feeling a bit drowsy and wondering if I could catch a quick nap
here?”
Grayson took her to the lounge next door.
Juliette didn’t sleep on his bed. Instead, she leaned back on the sofa, her head propped up with one hand, her eyes closed.
Of course, she wasn’t truly sleeping, many scenes kept flashing before her eyes, and the hatred and pain kept swelling in her
chest.
Finally, she opened her eyes, exhaled a long breath, and got up to sit by the window, watching the hustle and bustle outside.
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At three o’clock, she saw a familiar car pull up to the shop and familiar figures getting off it. It was Evan and Bianca.
Juliette stepped out of the lounge and plopped down on the sofa by the second–floor railing, getting a clear view of downstairs.
A waiter was just about to take down the “Stars Are Close from the window. Another one went to greet Evan and Bianca, handing each of them a cup of coffee.
Evan patted Bianca’s arm, urging, “Go ahead and try it on. If it fits, we can head straight to styling.”
The waiter looked awkward, interrupting him, “Sorry, Vaughn, our boss just said this gown is outdated and won’t be sold. We’re about to get rid of it.”
Both Evan and Bianca’s faces stiffened when they heard this.
“What? We have already bought this gown.
Whether outdated or not is our call!
“And we preordered this dress two weeks ago. Now you tell me you’re gonna get rid of it? What is Bianca supposed to wear tonight?” Evan got angrier by the second.
The status of the Vaughn family speaks for itself, yet a mere owner of a small clothing store dares to toy with me?‘ he cursed inwardly.
Bianca felt angry too.
The gown was stunning. She loved it from the design sketches, and it was tailored to her size. Now, they were saying it was outdated. Even if she ended up wearing it, it’d still sting-
“Take it easy, Evan. Top designers have some wild ideas sometimes. Bianca tried to soothe Evan.
Then she told the staff, “I personally really like this evening dress of yours. And as my brother said, the dress is sold to us now, so it’s our call whether it’s outdated or not. Please bring it to the fitting room. I’ll try it on.”
Suddenly, Grayson came downstairs and grabbed the dress from the staff’s hand. “It’s outdated, not for sale,” he said sternly. “Selling it would ruin my rep
Evan, known for his quick temper, was instantly fired up. “We came to pick up the dress, and you suddenly say it’s not for sale? Can you compensate for our losses?”
“Mr. Simon, I really like this dress, and I need to wear it tonight. Please, sell it to us,” Bianca chimed in.
“Can’t you understand human language? I said it’s not for sale. How can a top designer allow outdated designs to be sold? I’ll transfer the compensation to your account. Grayson’s face showed clear displeasure.
“Mr. Simon, business work like this. We had an agreement, and just when we needed the dress, you pulled this le’s putting us in a tight spot.
“Is someone forcing you not to sell us the dress?” As Bianca spoke she reached out to grab the dress. She had to get it.
Seeing her move, Evan also stepped in to help. “Do you know who you’re offending? Not just the Vaughn family, but also the Montgomery family, one of the four top houses!”
As the dress was tugged, Grayson opened the scissors with his other hand, aimed at the middle of the tightly drawn part, and gave a decisive snip, splitting the dress down the center.
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Instantly, Bianca felt a stabbing pain in her heart–her beautiful evening gown, a one–of–a–kind masterpiece, was ruined.
Both she and Evan tightly gripped their respective halves of the garment, unable to believe or accept what had happened.
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Meanwhile, Grayson continued shredding the cloth in his hands into tatters.
Evan clenched his fist, aiming a fierce punch at Grayson’s nose, determined to break it and knock out his teeth.
However, his fist was caught mid–air.
Looking up, he saw several bodyguards encircling him and Bianca while Grayson was well–protected.
“Evan, don’t lose your cool.” Bianca nearly gritted her teeth to dust, holding Evan back.
Outnumbered, they’d definitely be at a disadvantage.
“The shop’s still here; they can’t run. Don’t take the immediate loss today, but we must remember this humiliation,” Bianca whispered low.
Evan pulled his fist back reluctantly.
“Mr. Simon, incurring the wrath of both the Vaughn and Montgomery families, is this the consequence you desired? If so, I admire your guts!” Bianca’s tone was heavy with menace..
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