Chapter 123


    At the soiree, she effortlessly became the center of attention, turning heads as she glided through the


    crowd.


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    Criss, with his arm securely around her, led her to the central disy where they added their signatures


    to the guestbook.


    Cameras shed as they posed; a reporter with a microphone stepped up to them and asked, “Mr.


    Criss, could you please introduce us to thedy by your side?”


    With a charming smile and a touch of grace, Criss replied, “Of course, I’ve been looking forward to


    introducing her all evening. Her name is Dawn, which, as you know, means the break of day. You may


    call her Miss Dawn.”


    “Miss, are you the enigmatic Dawn who’s been the talk of the inte, with an identity shrouded in


    mystery?” the reporter inquired, extending the microphone towards Matilda.


    Matilda’s smile was poised yet warm. “Yes, I’m the Dawn you’ve heard about online.”


    The crowd was abuzz with surprise!


    A year ago, a designer named Dawn burst onto the scene, her creativity unmatched and her. designs


    outstanding. Her fresh perspectives on spatial concepts and her coborations with exclusive brands


    maintained an exceptionally high standard.


    Attempts to meet Dawn were often met with polite refusals, enhancing her mystique. She owned a


    studio that periodically released handcrafted bag designs, each in limited editions that sold out almost


    instantly.


    Dawn’s name was like a bright yet distant star in the design world, and now, here she stood among


    them, as radiant and stunning as her reputation had suggested!


    Matilda’s smile was friendly yetposed. Noticing the reporter’s initial nervousness and how it eased


    under her gentle demeanor, he asked another question, “Is there a special meaning behind choosing


    the name ‘Dawn‘?”


    Meaning?


    A fleeting cascade of emotions crossed Matilda’s eyes. In a swift moment, her gaze met Yvan’s in the


    crowd, and it seemed as if centuries had passed in their silent exchange.


    Collecting herself, Matilda chuckled softly before she spoke, “As Mr. Criss mentioned, “Dawn‘ signifies


    the first light. I’ve been through dark times that cast a long shadow over my life, times that nearly


    plunged me into despair. So, I longed for dawn, I anticipated it, and I hoped to be the dawn for myself. I


    believe that darkness leads to daybreak, so here I am, standing anew, reminding myself that the day


    has brightened!”


    Her heartfelt speech moved everyone. If anyone had harbored doubts about Matilda’s standing with Mr.


    Criss, those doubts were now dispelled by her sincerity and spirit.


    Chapter 123


    The light in her eyes as she spoke was undeniable. Yes, who was she? She had once stood under the


    spotlight, triumphant, only to fall from grace. Five years in prison had nearly broken her, but now she


    was back, reiming her ce in the public eye.


    Who was she? She was Matilda Thompson.


    In Sea City, there had always been only one Matilda Thompson.


    From the beginning, even through her darkest hour, she was destined for dawn. No one would break


    her spirit.


    “Brother, if your spirit lingers, can you see me now? I’m back in the elite circle, carrying on your belief,


    fighting alone!” she murmured inwardly.