Chapter 882
When Love Comes Late
However, in the next moment, Matthew gently lifted her chin, his intense gaze locked onto her face.
Under his prolonged scrutiny, Stella grew increasingly uneasy.
âIs it satisfactory now? Is there anything else that needs adjusting?â
âPerfect.
â Matthewâs voice, brimming with enthusiasm and assurance, broke the tension.
âThis dress is a resounding success.
â
Two days later, Stella meticulously reviewed her design and sample clothing one final time.
Satisfied that everything was in order, she picked up her phone and dialed Miaâs number.
âHello, Mia,â Stella greeted with a touch of nervousness, wasting no time in explaining her purpose.
âWhen can we meet so I can present the draft to you?â
On the other end of the line, Miaâs enthusiasm remained undiminished.
âYou can come over tonight.
Before departing from Seamarsh, I plan to select a suitable designer for collaboration.
â
Stellaâs nerves continued to mount.
âAlright, I eagerly anticipate our meeting tonight.
â
After hanging up, she took a few deep breaths, attempting to quell her unease.
In any case, merely knowing Mia was already a stroke of good fortune.
The rest, she reasoned, was up to fate.
With a comforting thought, Stella began to prepare for the evening rendezvous.
She selected a long dress adorned with pearls from her wardrobe.
Ever since her previous encounter with Mia, she had noticed Miaâs fondness for pearls.
This might be her last chance to make a Lasting impression.
Though the dress was weighty and extended to the floor, it exuded an air of grace and sophistication.
Stella admired herself in the mirror for a few minutes before elegantly rolling up her hair into a fluffy bun, feeling somewhat reassured.
Slowly descending the stairs, Stella held the hem of her dress.
In the living room, she found Matthew already waiting for her.
As he approached her, he took her hand and enveloped her in his embrace.
âYou look exceptionally beautiful,â he complimented.
Blushing, Stella responded with a smile, âCan we head out now?â