The tablet displayed a portfolio of Madam Marceau's previous masterpieces.
Every single gown carried a profound, unique meaning.
"Madam Marceau was deeply moved by Miss Dennis's story," Israel explained cautiously. "She's carving out time in her schedule to rush the dress's production."
"Although no sketches have been leaked yet, I heard Theodore handled all the communication with Madam Marceau personally. The symbolism behind it is incredible."
The brightest star in the night sky.
A resilient rose in the wilderness.
Scars, mutual attraction, love.
Undying love.
Every beautiful concept in the world seemed to be woven into the fabric of her dress.
Tyler swiped through the images of the breathtaking gowns, a heavy knot forming in his chest.
His mind flashed back to their own wedding.
There had been no special meaning.
The dress was just an off-the-rack piece bought from a famous bridal boutique.
There were no hidden symbols of their love.
They hadn't even gone to the store for a fitting.
He had just glanced at a catalog, decided a certain style would look good on her, tapped the screen, and had it airlifted to Alden City the very next day.
And now Theodore...
"Mr. Erickson, how do you want to handle this?" Israel asked, his anxiety bleeding into his voice. "I asked around. Madam Marceau's schedule is notoriously tight. She wasn't supposed to take any new commissions this year. Theodore actually flew out in person to convince her."
"Mr. Erickson, if you were to prepare..."
Israel trailed off.
He originally wanted to suggest that Tyler prepare a more extravagant dress to outshine Theodore's gesture.
But then he realized there simply wasn't anything better.
Sure, they could pile endless diamonds and precious gems onto a gown to inflate its price tag, but the true value of a wedding dress lay in its meaning.
Madam Marceau was universally acknowledged as the undisputed queen of bridal couture. No one could surpass her.
Besides, Theodore's entire empire was built on precious stones. He had access to materials that were far more exclusive than anything Tyler could source.
But the most crushing reality of all...
Emilia wasn't going to marry Tyler.


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Theodore is the right man....
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