Chapter 70

Chapter 69 +25 BONUS “The dress is beautiful, no doubt, but I feel like the bust could be a little less extra,” Thalassa said, her forehead creased thoughtfully as she stared at the model on the rotating showcase platform.

The model was wearing a recently completed and unreleased design. The dress was a deep mauve color with flares around the bust and silky appliques at the bottom.

“What?” Luisa looked at Thalassa as if there was something wrong with her. “This is perfect. It looks so good on her and would look absolutely good on anyone as long as the right adjustments are made.”

They were in the showroom where their models tried out designs for release or remodeling in order to ensure the best outcome.

But this showcase was particularly important because they were gearing up for a fashion exhibition show that was coming soon.

It was one of the biggest exhibition shows, giving several designers the chance to showcase their works. So they , couldn’t just pick any dresses. They had to pick the best of the best dresses for that show.

Thalassa bit her lip, analyzing the dress. No matter what Luisa said, she just felt like there was something missing.

“If you would let me, Thalassa, I would like to give my opinion,” the model said hesitantly.

Thalassa had told all of her workers to address her by name and be free around her, but they always seemed shy in doing so.

She flashed the 19–year–old woman a warm smile. “Go on.

“I agree with Luisa, but I don’t think that’s the main problem. I think it has to do with the slit in the flare around the waist. It wasn’t necessary, if I’m being honest. I think sealing it for a normal flare will make it perfect.”

Thalassa couldn’t help but beam as she nodded her head, finally realizing what had been missing all along. She looked at Luisa, and from the look on her face, she also agreed.

Thalassa looked back at the young woman. “Thank you, Meg. You may go change now, but before that, I just want you to know that you have a very good eye. Keep it up, and not only will you become a successful model, but you might also become a very successful designer.”

“Thank you.” The young woman blushed before making her way into the changing room.

Once she was gone, Luisa let out a chuckle. “At least I was half right.”

Before Thalassa could say anything, Luisa’s phone, which was behind them on a chair, rang. Luisa turned to pick it up, and seeing that it was Millicent, she answered.

“Hey, Millie. What’s up?”

At the other end, Millie cleared her throat before speaking. “Uh, Luisa, do you have any plans for tonight?”

“Not really. Why? What’s up?” Luisa answered.

“Great. Would you like to hang out at a restaurant bar later?” Millie asked.

Luisa pondered. “Sure. I don’t have anything to do, so we can definitely hang out.”

“Just so you know, Alden is going to be there too,” Millie quickly said.

Luisa froze. “Alden? You mean Kris’s friend? What would he be doing there?”

Were Millie and Alden together that they were already going out together? Her chest tightened for reasons she couldn’t explain.

1/2 Chapter 69 +25 BONUS “The truth is he was the one who suggested that we go out and he asked me to invite you. He also said you could bring Thalassa as well.”

Luisa didn’t know how to feel about this. “I see.”

“So what do you say? Will you come?” Millie asked.

Seeing the uncertain look on Luisa’s face, Thalassa inquired, “What is it?”

Bringing the phone down from her ear, Luisa covered the mouthpiece before answering. “She said that she and Alden would be going out, and he asked her to invite me.”

Thalassa was pleased, smiling. “So? What’s the problem?”

Luisa frowned. “Why would he ask her to invite me when he’s going out with her?”

“Oh, Luisa, isn’t it obvious?” Thalassa chuckled. “You’re the one he wants to go out with, but he obviously ‘couldn’t ask you outright. That’s why he’s doing it through Millie. I think he likes you too.”

“Too? Lassa-”

“Oh please, Luisa. You can deny it, but I can see that you feel something for him too, so why don’t you just accept the invitation?”

Luisa thought about it for a few seconds. “Okay, I’ll accept. But he said I could bring you too, so you’re definitely coming with me.”

Thalassa shook her head. “No, there’s no need for me to come. Millie will be there too, no?”

“Come on, Lassa. Millie might be there, but I need you too as support. Besides, you don’t have anything to do tonight. Please come with me.”

Thalassa sighed, raising her hand in surrender. “Fine. Fine. I’ll go with you.‘