Chapter 213


    hapter 213 Never Really Got to Know You


    The fashion show in Pamore was grand.


    Many internationally renowned fashion designers, emerging talents in the industry, and well- known media reporters from around the world attended the


    Within seconds, the venue was bustling with people, eagerly anticipating the sessful staging of the highly anticipated fashion show.


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    Grace arrived early at the venue and was busy backstage.


    Emily apanied her, assisting with overseeing the makeup artists working on the models and ensuring that all outfits were perfectly matched with the


    The show was crucial, so Grace had to closely monitor every detail. There was no room for


    error,


    Grace remained tense throughout the preparations.


    Noticing that, Emily handed her a ss of water. “Here, have some water.”


    Grace took it and thanked Emily.


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    Afterpleting all the preparations, the two finally breathed a sigh of relief,


    “The guests have mostly arrived. There’s still an hour before the fashion show starts. You can


    take a break.”


    Grace hummed in acknowledgement.


    Suddenly, her phone in her pocket rang. When Grace checked the caller ID, she saw that it was


    Caleb.


    Caleb hadn’t contacted her in a long time. Why was he suddenly calling her today?


    Grace walked out of the backstage area and found a quiet spot to answer the call.


    “Gracie, why did you take so long to answer the phone?”


    Seeing Caleb’s erged face on the screen, Grace teased, “Why did you suddenly think of me today, Caleb?”


    “I’ve been thinking about you all along! I know that you’ve been busy, so I didn’t want to disturb you.”


    Grace hummed, obviously dissatisfied with his exnation.


    Caleb continued, “I heard you have a fashion show today. Congrattions, Gracie!”


    Grace smiled. “Thank you.”


    “By the way, I’ve prepared a gift for you. It should be arriving soon. Remember to ept it


    Instantly, Grace’s curiosity was piqued. “What are you sending for me?”


    Caleb kept her guessing. “You’ll find out soon.”


    When Grace saw him acting mysteriously, her curiosity deepened. Just as she was about to say something, she caught sight of Benjamin walking toward


    “Caleb, something came up. I’ll talk to youter.” With that, she ended the call.


    At this point, Benjamin had already reached in front of her.


    “I didn’t know you had such great talent in fashion design. How much do I not know about you, Grace?” Benjamin’s words were filled with astonishment.


    He had just passed by backstage. When he saw the outfits on the models, a hint of amazement shed in his eyes.


    He had thought that Grace was exceptionally capable and good at handling almost anything work–rted.


    But now he realized that she not only had an extraordinary business mindset but also had such expertise in fashion design.


    Grace responded with a wry smile, “There are many things you don’t know, Mr. Hawkins. It’s not toote to find out now.”


    As Benjamin lowered his gaze, he said in a self–deprecating tone, “It seems I really haven’t taken the time to get to know you before.”


    His


    response rendered Grace speechless. She didn’t want to continue this topic with him.


    “That doesn’t matter much now. Since you’re here to watch the show today, please go to the audience seats. You shouldn’t be backstage.” She straightfo