Almost instantly, the rich lady broke into a smile. “Oh! I gladly admit that I’m indeed one step too late. He has good taste.”
That was a given, considering that the designer was Elliot’s very lover!
After the showcase, Anastasia decided to invite Felicia for a cup of coffee, but an employee approached Anastasia before she could even leave her seat. “Miss Tillman, please come backstage for a moment.”
Albeit slightly surprised by the request, she went backstage together with Felicia, only to be welcomed by the manager with a smile. “Miss Tillman, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I have a present for you.”
“A present?” While Anastasia was taken aback, the incisive Felicia had a vague guess of the situation.
The manager took out an exquisite white box before opening it to reveal a necklace. It was the one Anastasia had designed! She exclaimed, “This is my
design, though! Is it really for me?”
“Yes. Mr. Presgrave has specially noted that he wishes to give it to the woman he loves the most.”
A blushing Anastasia could not contain the sweet joy in her heart. Needless to say, the man had always been adept at giving surprises.
“Anastasia, it seems like there’s a good reason for President Presgrave to insist on using the best diamonds. He’s been planning to give it to you as a gift from the very start,” teased Felicia.
Anastasia could not help but grin from ear to ear. “So, you’ve known this beforehand? Why didn’t you tell me?”
“If I’ve done that, there wouldn’t be any
surprises and President Presgrave’s effort would’ve gone down the drain.” After looking at her own work, Anastasia told the manager, “Please send it to my place.”
“Understood.”
Anastasia left her address with the
manager before leaving. Right then, she
thought of the man she had been missing. “Have you received the present?” Elliot
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