The truth was, the youngest Ravenshire daughter never wore the same dress twice. And she absolutely never kept clothes that someone else had already worn.
Sienna could already feel Talia's queen-like aura radiating through the room. She immediately leaned into the dynamic, nodding graciously. "Thank you, Talia."
Talia studied Sienna's face for a moment. "You have a natural radiance, but a gown like this demands proper makeup." She tapped her knuckles against the vanity.
Moments later, two professional makeup artists hurried into the room, carrying heavy cosmetic cases.
Talia merely gave them a look, and the artists understood instantly, popping open their kits and getting to work.
As a core member of the narrative's elite circle, Sienna was already striking. But under the skilled hands of the makeup artists, her features were elevated to a flawless, almost divine level of beauty.
When Vivienne and Bianca finally tracked Talia down at Echostone House, they froze the second they saw Sienna. Bianca immediately started circling her. "Wow, Sienna, you look absolutely gorgeous!"
Bianca was wearing a taro-purple pleated tulle dress. Because her hair was cropped short, she had been fitted with an elegant hairpiece styled into a princess updo. The most eye-catching detail, however, was the 30-carat pink diamond tiara resting on her head. Coincidentally, it was the exact same design as the tiara Sienna was now wearing.
Sienna's gaze discreetly shifted to Vivienne. Her first impression was that Vivienne was almost too delicate—an exquisite, unformed beauty that felt too tender to survive the harshness of their world. She simply looked like a child who hadn't finished growing up.
Confirming that Vivienne posed zero threat, Sienna dismissed her from her radar and stood up with a bashful smile. "Thank you. You both look beautiful too."
Talia paid no attention to the superficial exchanges of teenage girls. She reached out and affectionately stroked Vivienne's cheek. "Have you finalized the event plans? The banquet is about to start."
Talia glanced over, recognizing Mrs. Garland and Mrs. Cavanaugh. She walked toward them with a warm smile. "I was just looking for you."
Mrs. Garland's gaze casually drifted over the three girls trailing behind Talia, eventually locking onto the undeniable showstopper, Sienna. "Well now, where did you manage to find three absolute angels?"
Talia turned slightly, her tone perfectly casual. "You already know this little troublemaker, so I'll skip the introduction. And this one..." She beckoned to Vivienne, pulling the girl to her side. "Allow me to officially introduce my daughter, Vivienne. If she ever causes any trouble out in the world, I expect you ladies to keep an eye on her for me."
Every woman in that circle was a seasoned veteran of high-society warfare. A single look was all it took to understand Talia's underlying message. When they looked back at Vivienne, their eyes carried a newfound, undeniable weight of respect.
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