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Then, forcing a grin, he added, “But hey, their loss! If they don’t want me, that’s on them.”
“Well, get ready, Waylon. Uncle needs you for his fashion show,” Isabella said, smiling faintly.
“Uncle? But they haven’t done a fashion show in years,” Waylon said.
“That’s true, but this year’s different. Uncle’s collaborating with Marcus,” she explained.
Waylon’s jaw dropped.
“Wait… you’re saying Marcus is teaming up with Uncle?”
When Isabella nodded, Waylon’s astonishment deepened. Could their uncle really pull something like that off? No way—it had to be Isabella’s doing. She must’ve lent a hand since she clearly knew the whole story.
Waylon muttered, “I heard you and Mom bumped into Vienna the other day. Mom’s always had a strained relationship with them. Maybe this could smooth things over a little.”
Isabella tilted her head thoughtfully.
“Do you know why they’ve been out of touch for so long?”
Waylon frowned, his brows knitting together.
“That’s ancient history. I can’t remember the details, but something happened the day Grandpa passed away. After that, Mom never took us back to her original family’s home. I never dared to ask her what really happened.”
“Alright, if it’s something that upsets Mom, we shouldn’t dig it up. You should get some rest… and cut down on the smoking, okay?” Isabella gently advised.
Waylon gave a sheepish nod, but before he could say another word, a sharp, authoritative voice cut through the air like a whip.
“You’re smoking?”
Waylon spun around, his face blanching as he locked eyes with Glenn.
Waylon stammered, “D-Dad, it was just a little… I barely had any, I swear!”
Before he could finish, Glenn’s hand landed on his head with a sharp smack.
“Try that again, and we’ll see how far you get!” Glenn’s tone was cold enough to freeze a lake.
“I got it! I got it…”
Watching her brother’s pitiful display, Isabella couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt herself.
She offered her father a polite greeting and, without a word, slipped away to her villa for the night.
Andrew had decided to stay the night at her villa.
After her shower, Isabella stepped into the room and noticed her go-to body lotion and face cream already opened and neatly lined up on the table.
Andrew, lounging comfortably on the sofa in casual loungewear, looked entirely different from his usual polished self.
The sharp, businesslike air he carried during the day was gone, replaced by a relaxed, effortless aura.
His hair, typically slicked back with precision, now fell softly over his forehead, giving him a more boyish and approachable charm.
As Isabella applied her face cream, she couldn’t help but steal a glance at him.
His skin, annoyingly perfect and glowing without a hint of effort, caught her attention.
Walking over to him, she playfully asked, “How on earth do you keep your skin looking so flawless?”
“I don’t really do anything special.”
“Seriously? That’s hard to believe. Were you just born like this, or is there a secret you’re not sharing?” Isabella teased, giving Andrew’s cheek a light pinch.
“I’m telling the truth,” Andrew replied, his tone soft but sincere.
Gently, he reached out and touched her cheek with a fond smile.
“Your skin’s pretty amazing too, you know.”
“That’s because I actually work for it. Unlike you, who just wakes up looking like a skincare ad,” Isabella said.
There were people out there who obsessed over their appearance, meticulously following elaborate skincare routines, yet Andrew managed to achieve flawless results without lifting a finger.
If anyone ever found out his secret—or rather, his lack of one—they’d be seething with envy! As they chatted, drowsiness slowly took over, and they peacefully fell asleep in each other’s arms.
The next morning, Isabella woke to the enticing aroma of breakfast already laid out, courtesy of Andrew.
Waking up to the comforting sight and smell of a hearty breakfast felt like pure bliss.
Isabella leaned in and planted a quick kiss on Andrew’s cheek, to which he sighed, “It’s greasy.”
Isabella shot him a sharp look, prompting him to quickly backtrack.
“But, uh, that’s okay—it’s moisturizing.”
Smirking, he kissed her cheek in return, leaving her pouting as she wiped her face.
“I’ve got a business trip later. Want to come with me?” Andrew asked, his eyes holding a hint of hope.
“I have things to handle at the office. Plus, Mom might be heading back to the Calderon family’s house, so I need to be with her,” Isabella replied.
Andrew gave a small nod.
“Alright.”
After breakfast, they went their separate ways, with Isabella diving straight into her packed day at Edge Entertainment.
Besides handling the company’s affairs, she also had to design clothes for her uncle’s company.
She instructed Milly and the other artists to intensify model training since the upcoming fashion show would rely heavily on their performance.
Amid the chaos, Jared called to discuss Marcus.
“Boss, have you thought about designing clothes and collaborating with Marcus? It could be a game-changer for the company’s profits,” he suggested.
“I’m lending a hand to Timeless Elegance. Our company is already in a strong financial position; we don’t really need the extra boost,” Isabella said thoughtfully.
Jared blinked in surprise.
“Timeless Elegance?”
“Is something wrong with Timeless Elegance?”
“Aren’t they on the brink of bankruptcy? Boss, why the sudden interest in helping them?” Jared asked, his confusion evident.
Isabella explained her relationship with Luka, and Jared’s expression shifted as understanding dawned on him.
“Oh, I get it… Oh no.” Jared’s voice quivered.
Isabella raised an eyebrow, confused.
“What happened?”
Jared quickly added, “Boss, if I tell you, will you kill me?”
Isabella responded, “Spit it out. I won’t kill you.”
Jared hesitated before saying, “I was planning to acquire Timeless Elegance…”
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