Chapter 451


    The smile on Gwendolyn''s face disappeared in an instant.


    Why do I feel that it''s going to be more difficult for me to be with Patrick? First, both families opposed


    this rtionship. Now, even my mentor is against this.


    Gwendolyn sighed in silence. For the time being, it was not wise to dwell on such unhappy thoughts.


    She had an award to receive, after all.


    She took a deep breath to calm herself down.


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    Lte did not dare to make a sound. She still seemed quite afraid of Tiffany.


    The three of them rode in a car to the awards ceremony venue. The whole journey took ten minutes or


    so since it was not too far from the hotel they were staying at.


    When they arrived, they noticed the red carpet adorning the steps. A number of celebrities had already


    shown up. One could also hear the constant clicking of camera shutters as the paparazzi took their


    pictures.


    This made Lte jittery.


    “Gwen, this is my first time attending a fashion g in Willowbank. I''m so nervous!” whispered Lte,


    clutching onto Gwendolyn''s arm. “Oh, look! Is that Josiah? I really like him. Oh, look there! It''s that


    famous celebrity, but I can''t seem to remember her name. She''s got such an amazing figure!”


    Gwendolyn was not someone who kept up with celebrity gossip, so seeing these big names did not


    incite any drastic reactions from her.


    Sure enough, there was a generational gap between herself and Lte. It was as described by Juliette


    —Gwendolyn was too old-fashioned and did not understand things like fan groups for celebrities.


    Tiffany held the invitation letter in herce-gloved hand and let the security guard at the entrance check


    it. After going through the security checkpoint, she made her way toward the red carpet.


    Paparazzi and media representatives lined the red carpet, taking pictures.


    Lte held her breath before looking at Tiffany in front of her. Thetter seemed to be very calm. She


    had participated in so many events that she no longer felt anything toward them.


    Lte then nced at Gwendolyn. She was also calm. A gentle smile graced Gwendolyn''s lips,


    making her seem as beautiful as a celestial being walking the earth.


    Sensing Lte''s gaze on her, Gwendolyn gave her a sideways smile and reached out to hold her hand


    as if trying tofort her.


    With Gwendolyn holding her hand, Lte felt bolder. She was no longer as nervous as she was


    before.


    Holding a pen, Tiffany walked toward the autograph wall to sign her name on it. The usherette also


    handed pens to Gwendolyn and Lte for them to do the same.


    Just then, a show host walked over to ask where Tiffany was.


    “Congrattions on winning an award, Tiffany!” said the host with a smile. “I daresay you''ve walked


    away with big awards almost every year!”


    Tiffany smiled as she replied, “Well, my mentee, Ms. Gwendolyn Ashton, has also won a prize this


    year. I guess you can say that things will be slightly different this year.”


    The host smiled and turned to face Gwendolyn.


    “Congrattions, Ms. Ashton! You really are a young and promising designer! Not only are you


    beautiful, but you''re extremely talented too! Can you tell us how you''re feeling tonight?”


    Gwendolyn had memorized responses to these questions before. Tiffany had given her plenty of


    speeches to refer to, and Gwendolyn had memorized every single one.


    She had thought that she only had to give a speech when epting the award. She did not know that


    she had to speak as soon as she arrived.


    “I''m very honored to be participating in this event. After all, I''m just a rookie. The fact that I could win an


    award is closely tied to my mentor''s tireless efforts in coaching me. As for how I feel, I can''t really tell


    you since I''ve not entered the venue just yet.”


    Tiffany looked at Gwendolyn and gave her another small smile. She seemed to be quite satisfied with


    Gwendolyn''s response.


    This girl is quite obedient. She has done everything I''ve told her to do, exactly as instructed.


    The three of them finally entered the venue. They were seated in the first row, and there would be a


    fashion show as well. Gwendolyn was quite excited to be sitting so close to the stage.


    When Patrick stepped onto the red carpet, the media went into a frenzy. Today, he was wearing a ck


    trench coat with a white shirt and a ck tie.


    He had paired the coat with a pair of ck trousers that were tucked into his shoes. He looked very


    handsome. As such, he made a very grand entrance.


    Naturally, the media was all over such an outstanding individual. There was the possibility that he could


    make the headlines the next day.


    When Patrick made his way to the autograph wall, the host became quite excited.


    “Hello, Mr. Lowen! I never thought I''d see you here this time around! What made you attend this year?”


    “Well, I wasn''t too familiar with fashion in the past since I''m a businessman,” replied Patrick tly.


    “However, someone important to me is receiving an award. I''m here to see her.”