Chapter 168


    Chapter 168 Monica’s Hopes.


    Edward picked up his cup of tea and conceded, “My apologies, Mr. Fox, for my inconsiderate request. I


    had been so preupied with what my daughter thought. Please, do bring your wife along next time.


    I’m sure she must be a very special woman.”


    “She is certainly special,” Stanley said warmly.


    Afterward, the two men resumed their coboration discussion. Both partiesid out their ns for the


    coboration, and since it was a mutually beneficial venture, it was quickly finalized.


    Meanwhile, Monica had finally decided on an exquisite designer gown. It was the most popr dress


    that Emma had designed the previous year, and it had been auctioned off for approximately 700


    thousand. After a while, Monica emerged from the dressing room, unting a ck, single-breasted


    zer top that emphasized her curves. In addition, the cinched waist gave her a fashionable and


    mesmerizing appearance. Combined with her tulle skirt that shimmered and glistened like stars, she


    exuded an air of sophistication.


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    “Miss Keller, you have an impable fashion sense, the stylistmented as he began to style her


    hair. “The formal zer will make you look even sharp and stylish. You’ll be the perfect embodiment of


    elegance. Absolutely dazzling from any perspective.”


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    “Thank you.” However, Monica was too giddy with anticipation to pay attention to a word he said. There


    was a wide grin on her face as her mind drifted off. Oh, my goodness, if Stanley puts the ring on my


    finger at banquet tonight… The world would be watching, and a swarm of reporters would cover the


    event!


    “Emma’s designs are always exquisite in colorbinations and fabric selections. The stylist was


    clearly a fan of Emma, as he could not stop gushing about her while working on Monica’s hair. “Since


    she rarely releases new designs, her old designs are still so popr.”


    After hearing those words, she eventually snapped out of her thoughts. “I also adore Emma’s designs.


    because they are so distinctive. She has always been my idol.”


    “Do you know her?” he asked. “You are also a reputable fashion designer.novelxo fast update”


    “Not really,” she uttered awkwardly, trying to hide it.


    The stylist’s apparent disappointment with Monica’s response led him to stop further probing her about.


    Emma.


    After some time, Monica gazed into the mirror. As someone who devoted all of her time to her work,


    she rarely looked in the mirror. She realized for the first time in a long time that she was radiant with


    beauty. Surely, if I look this gorgeous tonight, Stanley will give me more than a passing nce. I can’t


    wait for tonight!


    The day quickly turned to night, and as the workers and maids finished their final inspections, a brilliant


    sunset painted the skies by the glorious castle estate. After everything had been properly set up, the


    venue looked absolutely magnificent. All those colorful details-the streamers, balloons, flowers, stage,


    posters, table settings of delectable desserts and wine in sparkling sses-and the sweet melodies


    filled the air. -The scene felt like something out of Alice’s fantasy of a princessing to life.


    Meanwhile, far out on the sea’s horizon, the setting sun sshed the sky with brilliant shades of red.


    Hence, enjoying delicious food while watching the sunset amidst nature’s splendor would be romantic.


    Shortly after that, the guests began to arrive, and as they were Edward’s friends, they were acquainted


    with Stanley. The crowd exchanged polite niceties and chattered while sipping on their wine.


    A momentter, the violinist took the stage, and soft music began to fill the room, signaling the official


    start of the banquet.


    The eighteen-year-old Alice arrived at the venue in a ball gown worth millions. With a gentle smile on


    her lips, every move she made enthralled the crowd with her elegance. The reporters swiftly


    surrounded her as their cameras frantically snapped away.


    Everyone present apuded and cheered.


    “Happy Birthday!”


    “Happy Birthday!”


    She looked extremely refined with a high cor framing her slender neck and the dress highlighting her


    slim waist and curves. The voluminous skirt swished around her, giving her the demure and bewitching


    air of a princess from a fairy tale.


    In the meantime, Monica also arrived at the party and simrly captivated the guests with her mature


    charm. Then, shebed the crowd in search of Stanley. Yet, her excitement was still palpable as she


    eagerly anticipated the endorsement segment of the ring. Unfortunately, no one had informed her that it


    had been canceled because they had all been extremely busy all afternoon. However, unbeknownst to


    her, the joy she experienced was as intense as the disappointment she would experienceter.