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Corrine said she had a sudden inspiration and went to a small vige in Crystalshire to seek out the beauty of ethnic costumes, hoping to use it in her future designs.
Cecilia sat on the sofa holding her phone, asking Corrine why she hadn’t answered her calls.
Corrine replied that she had just gotten off the ne and would call her once she settled in.
Cecilia told her to stay safe.
Corrine didn’t send any more messages.
Cecilia lowered her eyes, fingers gripping her phone, lost in thought.
Wesley sat beside her, holding her cool hand. His voice was slow and low. “Where did Corrine go?”
Cecilia snapped back to reality, a helpless, bitter smile on her lips. “She went to Crystalshire.”
“Crystalshire?”
“Yes, she said she wanted to seek out the beauty of ethnic costumes to improve her skills in fashion design.”
Wesley’s hand tightened as he looked at Cecilia’s pale features. Her eyes were calm, betraying nothing.
“That’s good, but she should have messaged you before leaving, instead of making you worry for nothing.”
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“As long as she’s safe, that’s all that matters.”
She withdrew her hand from Wesley’s palm, her emotions settling
down
Wesley sighed helplessly. He looked at the wedding dress by the floor- to–ceiling window. Because Corrine had been admiring it, the dress still hadn’t been put away.
The beautiful wedding dress hung there, empty and forlorn.
A servant came over to ask Wesley if he would be staying for dinner.
Wesley looked at Cecilia.
She smiled lightly. “Do you want to stay for dinner?”
“Sure.”
Wesley was dazzled by that smile, not noticing the coldness in Cecilia’s eyes.
After dinner, Wesley wanted to stay the night
Cecilia didn’t agree.
She walked him to his car and said goodbye.
Wesley left, feeling disappointed
Once the car disappeared from view, Cecilia’s expression turned cold under the streetlight.
She took out her phone and sent Luciano a message, asking him to help search for Corrine abroad
She had thought that, for Larissa’s sake, Wesley wouldn’t help Johan hide Corrine
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But Corrine had sent a message saying she went to Crystalshire.
How could Corrine have gone to Crystalshire?
She had always loved avant–garde trends, not the rustic style of ethnic fashion.
She could have gone to Hastbrook, to Mightvale, or even to big cities abroad to capture the most cutting–edge trends.
But she would never go to Crystalshire.
Wesley had lied to her.
The autumn wind blew into her eyes, bringing a biting chill.
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Sir Livingston was about to take on hisst disciple.
Once the news got out, perfumers from all over the country flocked to Aetherton.
The Livingston family simply booked an entire hotel to host the grand
event.
Cecilia invited Luciano to apany her.
Previously, Wesley had said she wouldn’t attend because of the baby, but how could she really stay away?
No matter what, it was good to witness the event for Gwendolyn’s sake.
The venue was lively, with perfumers exchanging ideas everywhere.
You could even smell all kinds of fragrances in the air.
Cecilia, mindful of her pregnancy, went upstairs with Luciano.
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From the second floor, they could take in the entire scene below.
Luciano stood thoughtfully by her side and brought up Corrine. “There’s still no news.”
“But Johan returned to the country today, so it should be easier to investigate.”
Cecilia thanked him, her heart in knots.
No matter what, at this moment, she could only endure all her emotions.
She reminded herself not to panic.
She couldn’t let Wesley or Johan see a single clue.
“No rush,” she whispered to Luciano. “We’ll find her, slowly.”
As long as she’s out there, she’ll be found eventually.
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As Cecilia spoke, her gaze fell on a strikingly handsome couple who had just entered the venue downstairs.
It was Wesley and Larissa.
Cecilia gripped the railing tightly, her eyes filled with coldness.
He had apanied Larissa here…
He wouldn’t let her participate–was it really for the sake of the child, or was he afraid Larissa wouldn’t win?
“Cecilia, do you want to go rest for a while?” Luciano was worried she might be upset.
Cecilia shook her head. She did feel a bit ufortable, but it no longer affected her.
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She no longer had any feelings for Wesley.
Downstairs.
Wesley and Larissa quickly became the center of attention. People flocked to tter them, and someone even brought up the Holiday Series perfume, calling it her most outstanding work.
It represented a new level of achievement.
Cecilia heard every word of thosepliments, not missing a single
one.
She looked at Wesley. Wesley knew the truth, yet he didn’t refute them.
Cecilia closed her eyes for a moment, hiding all her vulnerability.
She straightened her back, calm andposed.
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