The following afternoon, the charity gala began.
Media outlets from all over the city were already in position.
Officially, the event was to raise funds for children in impoverished rural areas. In reality, the elites of high society were more interested in showcasing their generosity for the cameras.
Business tycoons, wealthy socialites, and movie stars, all dressed to the nines, mingled with practiced smiles. It felt less like a fundraiser and more like a high-stakes social pageant.
One of Janina's designs was scheduled to be one of the auction items tonight.
The wealthy often threw money around at these events to bolster their reputations, and she could use this opportunity to make a nice profit.
After all, she didn't have a lot of spare cash to be donating.
Her purpose for being here was clear: get these rich people to open their wallets, and she would get her commission.
The gala was hosted by Nova Brand. The Nova Group was a luxury brand specializing in high-end design and sales, with an in-house studio for creative design and production.
In the dressing room.
Janina and Summer sat waiting for the professional styling team to arrive and do their hair and makeup, all arranged by Ava.
Apparently, the team they'd hired was world-renowned and, for now, exclusively at Janina and Summer's service.
Janina was bewildered. It was just a simple charity gala, but the preparations felt more like getting ready for the Oscars.
Summer sat awkwardly in her chair, looking uncomfortable.
She had only come hoping to find a business opportunity. She never expected the head of Nova Group to call in a team to style her. She knew, deep down, that she was only getting this treatment because of Janina.
"Thank you, Nina," Summer said, turning to her friend with sincere gratitude.


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