Shattered Vows: Call Me Auntie Now novel Chapter 16

On the other end, seeing Quinn's reply brought a rare, genuine smile to Dante's habitually cold face.

He gestured for his assistant and ordered him to finalize the arrangements for their private charter to the Maldives in a few days.

He demanded they book the most expensive resort and seamlessly coordinate all his work responsibilities for while he was away.

"If there's anything urgent, schedule it now while I'm still in the country."

"But regarding Vivienne's matters, make sure you report to me directly."

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The next morning, Quinn played blocks with Leo for a while.

Tara Moore forwarded her a link to a trending news article.

Quinn clicked on it, and the bold headline immediately caught her eye—

[Lillian Quincy, Top Heritage Haute Couture Designer, Stuns at Paris Fashion Week]

In the accompanying photo, a middle-aged woman dressed in an exquisite ink-black Qipao with Savannah silk embroidery stood under the spotlights of a Parisian runway. Her posture was graceful, her expression gentle yet commanding.

She had perfectly showcased the elegant essence of the Eastern Qipao to the global fashion world.

Quinn's breath hitched, her eyes flickering with emotion.

In an instant, memories surged to the surface.

When she was little, her mother would take her back to their ancestral home in Savannah. She would sit at an old wooden desk by the window, a soft measuring tape in hand, using shears to glide through pure silk, the delicate scraps fluttering onto her lap.

Her mother's hands possessed magic. Those carefully cut fabrics and intricate frog fasteners, stitched together little by little, would eventually become a breathtakingly beautiful dress.

Tara's call came through.

"Quinn, did you see the news?"

"Yeah, I saw it."

"I looked into it. Ms. Quincy is in Riverton right now. Tomorrow, the Westbank Arts Centre is hosting a major fashion show, and she's attending as the guest of honor."

Quinn didn't hesitate. "I know. I'll be there tomorrow."

Before marrying Dante, Quinn had run her own boutique Qipao studio.

He finally set up his WhatsApp account?

This was their first contact since parting ways at The Platinum Club.

After accepting the request, he didn't type anything. Quinn sent the first message.

"Are you available to start early? Be at Belvedere Gardens tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM."

He replied concisely: "Okay."

The next day, dawn was just breaking.

Quinn woke up early, got ready, and brought Leo downstairs.

At exactly 8:00 AM, a tall figure appeared at the entrance.

Unlike the sharp suits he wore the previous two times, Raymond was dressed in a black t-shirt, dark cargo pants, and a pair of dark sunglasses concealing his intense eyes.

It was a devastatingly simple outfit, yet it perfectly highlighted his broad shoulders, lean waist, and strikingly long legs.