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“Your dressmaking skill is so impressive, Miss Jones! You got a workshop, right? May | know where it is?”
“Miss Jones, is the commission period open? My daughter will be competing in a plano recital abroad, and | was
wondering if you could make her a dress.”
“Miss Jones, how about a collaboration? I'm thinking about becoming your brand's authorized seller. I'd love to
discuss the details with you.”
The ladies surrounded me, bombardingwith requests.
Soren was right—I had gained a lot of new clients from high places!
When | finally managed to address all of their requests and had a moment to myself, | turned and saw Sally and
Edith watchingfrom afar.
Edith was pouting in indignation, while Sally’s expression was more... complicated. It was as if regret, envy, and
resentment had converged in her gaze.
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1 straightened my back and beamed at them before leaving.
The party was over, and | bade MadKenway goodbye.
Soren was there to seeoff at the gate, where the Bentley state limousine was already waiting.
“Okay, you've been busy taking care of guests the whole evening. You should go back and rest,” Soren said.
His eyes seemed to glimmer.
“I'm sorry | haven't been able to keep you company as much as | wanted to. Allowto invite you to a meal
sometime,” he added, his tone gentlemanly.
| shook my head.
“Nah, you and your family have been great hosts. Even Sol keptcompany!” | replied. “Besides, look at the
clients I've bagged from this event!“*
| shook my phone, showing off the new contacts | had gathered.
Soren smiled. “They believe in what they saw-a truly talented dressmaker.”
“No, it's all thanks to MadKenway'’s help.”
The polite exchange was starting to make Soren uncomfortable. “Alright, when can we start talking to each other
more casually? We already count as old friends, right?”
| laughed. Frankly, | shared his sentiments.
“Fine by me. I'll talk to you like | would with my friends from now on. Anyway, | should go. You've probably got a
lot to do, so I'll bid you goodbye for now.”
| waved and entered the car.
The driver rolled the window down, and | waved again.
Soren stood his ground, watchingleave until we could no longer see each other in the distance.
“I rolled the window back up and sighed.
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Thinking about Soren filled my head with all sorts of thoughts.
| had initially believed his kindness towardwas a sign of romantic interest. He was so considerate and
attentive to my needs that it felt as though he might be the best boyfriend I'd ever had.
But now, it seemed tothat his actions were motivated by gratitude for saving his life twice.
| had misread his intentions after all. But this realization might have ctoo late. In my heart, Soren
commanded my admiration, adoration, and even respect.
| couldn’t tell what these emotions might gradually transform into, but | was certain reality would not tolerate
them.
| had to stop them from going that way. | should just see him as a friend.
News of my attendance at MadKenway’s birthday party had spread.
My aunt even cto ask if MadKenway or Soren had taken an interest in me.
Amused, | explained the truth to her.