My Second Marriage with the Mafia Kingpin novel Chapter 95

Chapter 95: Such a Handsome Date

Minutes ago...

A large team of designers and the glam crew cared for Ashley. Her instructors were also present to see the finished product.

But they were not the most shocked by her final look.

Rather, it was Ashley herself.

Standing in front of the fullbody mirror, she stared at her reflection in utter shock. Her red lips parted slightly, her eyes widened just a bit—barely recognizing herself.

"This is..." she touched her cheek, her gaze following her reflection’s movements. "... me?"

Everyone’s smiles around her brightened. Even Reina nodded in satisfaction, pleased by the elegant beauty before them.

It wasn’t like Ashley was unpleasant to the eye. If anything, everyone knew she had a naturally beautiful face and a fit body that suited her. But this was the first time they had truly seen her appear so ladylike.

Not just for them, but for Ashley as well.

Even in her previous life, she never entrusted herself to others and usually stuck to her preferred style. Obviously, her sense of style had been terribly off.

Ashley pursed her lips and gracefully turned to everyone in the room, smiling.

"Thank you," she said from the bottom of her heart. "You are all godsent."

She nodded, containing the strange feeling swelling in her chest. Something she had never felt before. Her eyes scanned every person in the room who had helped her until her gaze landed on Reina.

Reina wore a small smile and nodded at her approvingly.

It was a strange feeling. Even when Ashley had earned Reina’s "approval" in her previous life, it had never felt like this, as though she was receiving it for the very first time.

"Madam," Reina broke the silence as she sauntered to Ashley’s side. She stopped beside her and reached for her earring, adjusting it slightly.

Once she met Ashley’s eyes, she nodded. "Do not overthink it," she said. "Aside from everything else, enjoy the night."

"Haha," Ashley let out a soft chuckle. "I’ll try."

Smiling, Reina rested a hand on Ashley’s shoulder and gently turned her until she was facing the mirror once more.

"Madam, remember," she hummed. "This is the woman standing before them. Don’t falter."

To be honest, Reina had the urge to correct herself for what she had said before. Seeing Ashley now—and knowing how hard she had worked these past few days—Reina’s confidence in her had grown immensely.

*****

[Present Time]

Reina smiled from the mezzanine along with the others, watching Ashley at the top of the stairs. All of them wore satisfied expressions, especially when their gazes drifted to the people gathered below.

The room had stilled at the sight of Ashley, shock written across every face. Even Lucian stood frozen in place, simply staring at the woman draped in red elegance.

Her hair was styled into a beautiful, loose low bun, with soft strands intentionally framing her face. Some trailed down her slender neck, drawing the eye toward the exquisite jewelry resting there.

Below, a tight, strapless red dress hugged her figure, accentuating her natural curves. With her hair up, her collarbones added an extra touch of allure to the dress’s quiet elegance. Draped over her arm and arching across her back was a fluffy white scarf.

Ashley descended, each step careful yet graceful.

And still, no one made a sound except for the sharp clicks of her stilettos. Even when she stopped before Lucian, Nolan, Primo, and Gustav, silence lingered.

Her brows lifted slightly as she blinked at them, almost innocently.

I know I look good... but why are they staring at me like this?

"Uhm..." she cleared her throat. "Hello? Is anybody here?"

She waved a hand at Nolan and Primo, snapping them out of their daze. Both the old and the young blinked in surprise before smiling.

"Madam, you look stunning," Nolan said with satisfaction. "Too stunning."

Then Primo, who had already written something, raised his drawing pad.

[Wow.]

Ashley chuckled and bent slightly, resting her hands on her knees.

"Primo, I look good, don’t I?" she asked with a smile.

Primo nodded enthusiastically, watching her red lips curl into a smirk.

"If I do... should you give me a kiss for good luck?"

Smootch!

Then again... knowing him, he would’ve coldly written [NO.]

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