Chapter 123


    "Victoria?"


    "Alicia, there is a huge event for fashion designers this evening and I have two invitation cards. Let''s


    go and have a look! I heard that there will be some important people and big stars there to support


    the show! Everything there will be trendy and up to date. It''s good as we can have an idea of the


    trend for next year!"


    "Vicki, I think I''ve already be estranged from this industry. It''s not suitable for me at all!"


    Alicia was a little reluctant. In the past few years, it would even be a luxury for her to have days like


    these. Moreover, with her current situation, she would only make a fool of herself if she went to such


    ces.


    "Why not? Although you are not a designer now, you shouldn''t waste your knowledge either! Even if


    you don''t design clothes anymore, don''t tell me that you don''t buy or wear them anymore? If you


    don''t want to socialize with any of them, you can just eat, drink and have fun! I will be by your side!


    Besides, if we don''t talk to them in this kind of high-end event, I''m afraid no one will talk to people


    like us. It''s good to widen your horizon! I''ve used many of my connections to get these two


    invitations. Ally, could you apany me? Are you free tonight? I will let you go back home by 10


    o''clock, alright?"


    Victoria muttered as Alicia''s gaze was fixed on the screen. She felt as if a sharp knife had stabbed


    her heart all of a sudden. She initially nned to cook for him and have a good time with him. She


    thenposed herself and replied in an instant.


    "Okay, let''s go have fun!"


    Alicia put the phone away after agreeing on the time and ce to meet.


    That''s right! Why did she have to be home early just because he was back?


    Her morning was ruined, and everything appeared dull to her all of a sudden. Alicia closed the


    webpage on her screen as she wanted to head out to get some fresh air.


    At this time, in the office ofSoaver International, Frederick had just finished dealing with all the


    documents when the phone on the table rang.


    "Mr. Frederick, Miss Hannah is here to see you. She ims that she''s your friend and that she


    wants to meet you!"


    "Alright, bring her in in five minutes!"


    Frederick ended the call and cleaned up his desk. He picked up the briefcase to take a few


    documents out, then shoved them into the drawer.


    As he was tidying up the mess, a red brocade box fell out without him noticing. At this time, there


    was a knock on the door. Thus, Frederick got up and pushed the scattered objects aside.


    "Come on in..."


    "Frederick, I didn''t disturb you, did I?" Walking slowly into the room, Hannah Sharman gave him a


    warm hug.


    "Not at all!"


    Frederick looked formal with his emotionless attitude. He buttoned up his suit then pressed on the


    phone to speak to his assistant.


    "Bring me two cups of coffee!”


    "Why are you here?"


    Just as he was about to signal her to take a seat, he saw Hannah taking out an invitation card from


    her purse. "It''s because of this!"


    "Frederick, tonight''s fashion design party is actually a fashion social meet- up. Many famous and


    sessful people are invited too. I''m one of the main guests! Can you be there and show me some


    support?"


    This event, to put it bluntly, was for her to find someone that could sponsor her in the future!


    Seeing the invitation, Frederick understood. "Okay, no problem!"


    He had known Hannah for a long time. He admired this hot yet hardworkingdy and had always


    treated her as his sister! He didn''t expect to meet her on the ne during his business trip. They


    happened to be in the same city, thus they took the chance to hang out with each other.


    At this time, the secretary brought in two cups of coffee and Frederick went to pick them up.


    "By the way, Frederick, what do you mean by giving me a surprise?"


    Putting the coffee aside, Frederick spoke, "Didn''t you say your birthday is around the corner?"


    Recalling the past, whenever she came back, she would always say that she wanted a snowy-white


    horse. However, as she was always out and about and she didn''t know how to choose a horse


    properly, she would always feel like something was missing every time she went on a horse-ride.


    Coincidentally, the owner of a stable called Frederick, wanting him to try riding the new batch of


    horses. He asked the owner and found out that there was a pure white horse in the new batch.


    Therefore, he bought it as her birthday present!


    They had known each other for so many years, but it seemed like they didn''t have much contact


    with each other, let alone celebrating their birthdays together.


    Just as he was thinking about how to tell Hannah about the horse, as soon as he turned around, he


    noticed that she had already grabbed a red brocade box excitedly.


    "Is this the surprise you were going to give me?"


    She had already opened the box while shrieking, "Wow, it''s so beautiful! I like it so much!"


    Before Frederick came to his senses, she had already taken the earrings out and even wore them!


    He was flustered for a moment before Frederick realized that it was a gift he bought for Alicia. He


    had totally forgotten about it as he came back in a hurry and was upied with his grandmother''s


    illness.


    N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    However, the pair of pear-shaped diamond earrings were already dangling on Hannah''s ears.


    "Thank you, Frederick! I love this birthday present a lot! If only I could celebrate my birthday in


    Casterwich City every year! This year is definitely my happiest!"


    Hannah was touching the sparkling earrings as she spoke excitedly.


    He forced a smile, but he didn''t say anything else other than, "Let''s drink the coffee!"


    Since she had worn the earrings, he thought that he shouldn''t give them to Alicia as it had already


    been used. Since Hannah liked them, he would just give them to her then.


    As it was going to be a high- end event, Alicia purposely went home to get changed after work. She


    didn''t want to be too ostentatious, thus she chose a ck bodycon dress with a tube top. She


    paired it with a thin tinum belt that outlined her slender waist perfectly. It was simple,


    magnanimous but not out of the ce.


    She tied half of her hair to one side and wore a pair of mismatched butterfly earrings. Alicia was


    satisfied with her look. Then, she took a ck clutch that was decorated with ck diamonds and


    stepped on a pair of elegant ck high heels. With that, she finally headed out.


    On this day, Victoria chose a white halter neck dress and a pair of exaggerated ck earrings.


    Standing together, they both had their own merits, which made them look like a stunning pair of


    sisters. As soon as they walked in, they caused a sensation that brought on a moment of


    continuous shlights.


    Alicia did not try to avoid it as she felt confident with that thick makeup she was wearing. Moreover,


    there were celebrities everywhere, thus she was not worried about being in the headlines.


    The event was extremely grand. It was held in a five-star banquet hall.


    The whole night, she met a lot of designers who she admired and examined their works too. Alicia


    was over the moon. She felt a little tired halfway through the party. When she was about to leave,


    the host suddenly announced something on the stage which caught her attention.


    "Thank you, everyone, foring to today''s fashion event. The following activity is prepared for our


    beloved friends who enjoy designing. No matter if you are a designer or not, you can participate as


    long as you are creative."