Me And My Billionaire Husband (Aurora and Heath) novel Chapter 259

As Aurora browsed through the photos in her limeline, she asked, ‘Vespera, hasn’t Alaric been trying to contact you lately?

Vespera paused, then shook her head, “No, he hasn’t reached out.”

Tuning to Cheryl, Aurora inquired, “How are things going with Zane?”

Cheryl’s cheeks flushed, “What do you mean, how are things going“?”

Aurora laughed, “Don’t try to fool me. The whole world knows about Zane’s feelings for you.”

Cheryl covered her face with a pillow, moaning, “Oh, come on! Zane is just being ridiculous!”

Aurora pulled away the pillow, teasing, “Did he confess? Zane told me he’d do it after the film festival!”

Cheryl lunged at Aurora, playfully scratching her, “So, you knew Zane was going to confess and you didn’t tell me!”

Dodging, Aurora laughed, “I knew! Haha! So, have our silver screen king and queen gotten together yet?”

Blushing, Cheryl stood up, “No, not yet! We’ll talk about it when we get back home!”

She ran back to her room and closed the door. Aurora didn’t pursue the matter, letting Cheryl rest before the film festival the next day.

Vespera also stood up, suggesting, “Aurora, we should get some sleep. You both have work tomorrow!”

Aurora nodded, bade Vespera goodnight, and went to bed.

Early the next day, Aurora and Cheryl got up early to start preparing. The European Film Festival’s red carpet was a globally anticipated event, and Cheryl could not afford to take it lightly.

It took the makeup artist three hours to perfect Cheryl’s makeup and hairstyle. Cheryl’s medium–length hair was styled to hang down her back. She chose a white strapless gown with a sheer overlay, dreamlike and ethereal.

Aurora waited outside as the assistant helped Cheryl dress. Suddenly, a cry of alarm came from inside. Aurora knocked on the door,

asking, “Cheryl, what’s wrong?”

The door opened, and a junior assistant ran out, exclaiming, “Ms. Aurora Pendleton, Cheryl’s gown is ruined!”

Aurora, taken aback, pushed the door open, “How can it be ruined? Where is it damaged?”

This gown

bee

specially designed by a renowned designer from the city for Cheryl, to showcase her elegance on the red carpet. They had y careful with it during the trip, and now it was damaged?

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Cheryl stood in front of a full–length mirror, the front of her strapless gown torn from the chest down to the waist, clearly cut with s Antle of scissors. Even II sewn, the repait would a leave a noticeable mark.

Aurora asked, What about the backup gowns? Didn’t we bring several?”

The assistants brought out the backup gowns, all of which were slashed, leaving none intact. They were no longer gowns but rather a collection of brightly colored tags.

Aurora was furious, “Who was in charge of the gowns? How did you only find out now? How could they be ruined?”

A junior assistant stepped forward, ‘It was… Quinlan… She went out to shop last night and didn’t come back.

It was clear to Aurora that Quinlan was a spy sent by a rival, intent on sabotaging Cheryl’s participation in the film festival by ruining her gowns. With Quinlan gone, Aurora’s anger was futile. The priority was to find a new gown for Cheryl, lest her hard–earned opportunity be

wasted.

Cheryl’s assistant was nearly in tears, “What do we do now? We’re strangers here, and it’s too late to go out and buy a new gown!”

Cheryl, disheartened, slipped out of the ruined gown and slumped into a robe on the sofa. She had been thrilled to attend the European Film Festival, only to have her chance slip away before even leaving the hotel.

Vespera approached, puzzled, “What’s happened? Why haven’t you left yet?”

Upon seeing Vespera, Aurora’s eyes lit up, “Vespera, Cheryl’s gown has been sabotaged. You studied fashion design, right? Can you do anything to fix this?”

Aurora knew Vespera had pursued a business degree at the insistence of her family but had always had a passion for design, studying it as a minor alongside her major courses.

Vespera hesitated but didn’t refuse, understanding that Aurora wouldn’t have asked if there were any other option. “Let me see,” she said.

After examining the gown, Vespera shook her head, “This was intentionally damaged. Even a professional repair wouldn’t be able to hide these marks without leaving a trace.”

Hearing this, Cheryl felt all hope was lost.

Desperate, Aurora suggested, “We bought a lot of clothes yesterday while shopping. Maybe there’s something there we can use as a last-

minute solution!”

Vespera’s eyes suddenly sparkled, “Wait, bring that one out!”

She pulled out a bag containing a simple, cheongsam–style long dress.

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owned, “Isn’t this a bit too plain…?”

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Vespera, holding scissors, confidently asked. Do you trust mes

Aurora and Cheryl exchanged glances and nodded. They were out of options and willing to try anything.

Vespera skillfully cut the dreamlike sheer overlay from the original gown and attached it to the shoulders of the cheongsam. Her sewing was so meticulous that it seemed as it the overlay had always been part of the dress.

She transformed the cheongsam from long–sleeved to sleeveless, finishing the edges neatly before handing it to the assistant to iron.

Calling the makeup artist over, Vespera instructed a makeover for Cheryl. Cheryl’s hair, previously loose and flowing, was styled into a bob

tucked behind her neck with a neat faux bang in front. The makeup was softened, and the eyebrows were reshaped into gentle curves,

complementing the lighter lip color,

The assistant returned with the ironed dress, and Cheryl slipped into it. The white cheongsam reached her ankles, with a playful fishtail design adding a touch of whimsy. The sleeveless cut showcased Cheryl’s fair arms, and the sheer overlay added a mysterious allure to the

open back.

The gown’s texture was exquisite, with the long sheer fabric trailing behind, hinting at Cheryl’s slender waist yet concealing it just

enough.

From the front, Cheryl’s dark hair and gentle makeup, paired with the bangs, gave her the appearance of a porcelain doll. The cheongsam featured a few light pink plum blossoms at the chest and waist, accentuating Cheryl’s figure and harmonizing with the lipstick, making her seem like a woman stepped out of a painting.

The assistant was stunned, as was Aurora. Cheryl’s transformation from a Western glamor icon to an embodiment of Eastern elegance was breathtaking. She was radiant with a dignified beauty that carried hints of playfulness and subtle sexiness, captivating everyone.

Aurora nudged Vespera, half–joking, “Tell me the truth, are you some kind of hidden treasure of design?”

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