Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226 The Gown Fitting

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Aside from fulfilling commissions for various socialites and clients, their collaborative project with the federal government was also progressing steadily.

The team had completed designs for over three hundred outfits for multiple ceremonial units, as well as the uniforms and accessories for the joint service marching contingent, volunteers, and choral groups.

However, this team wasn’t just the one Isabelle had brought with her; it also included two senior designers from Dorfman Boutique -Collin and Evan Young.

They had ten days to submit more than a dozen design proposals, which then had to pass through multiple layers of review, with final versions due by mid–May.

The biggest challenge in the design process was achieving the specified, ideal color palettes for the clothing–everything from the garments‘ hues and silhouettes down to the finest details like insignia, badges, and armbands.

This project was also poised to be Isabelle’s most significant professional breakthrough as Muddlehead.

Everything moved forward smoothly. The designers‘ creative visions aligned well, and they worked together with remarkable synergy, making swift progress.

One day, Isabelle managed to carve out some rare free time and invited Celeste to the studio to see the completed custom gown.

Ever since Barry had assumed Celeste’s primary duties, even after she returned to the company, her original responsibilities hadn’t been restored. Instead, she was assigned simpler, peripheral tasks of minor importance.

It didn’t feel right, but there wasn’t much she could do. Quitting now would mean struggling to find a comparable position elsewhere. For the time being, she had to stay put and wait for an opportunity to reclaim her standing.

“Ms. Foster?” Celeste arrived at the studio and saw Isabelle, whom she hadn’t encountered in weeks.

Since taking on the government project, Isabelle had less and less free time and was working longer hours, to the point where she had visibly lost weight.

Seeing Isabelle today was a surprise for Celeste.

1. ce. She hadn’t run into her during previous visits and had started to wonder if she’d been sidelined. She never expected to actually meet her here.

“Ms. Snow, welcome.” Isabelle greeted her with a professional smile.

Diana wasn’t in the studio–she had gone to review fabric swatches—so today, Isabelle would personally take Celeste upstairs to see the gown.

“Is Muddlehead still not meeting with clients directly?” Celeste asked.

“Ms. Snow, still so fixated on Muddlehead?” Isabelle replied with a light, enigmatic laugh.

Celeste didn’t press further.

Isabelle led her through the courtyard and up to the second–floor atelier. She swiped her keycard, and Celeste followed closely behind.

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Chapter 226 The Gown Fitting

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As soon as they stepped into the bright workroom, a stunning cobalt blue one–shoulder gown with a short train came into view.

This was the piece made for her.”

Celeste’s eyes widened.

It was a sweetheart neckline gown with a single, elegant strap. The rich cobalt hue complemented her skin tone perfectly, accentuating her neck and the delicate lines of her figure.

Seeing Celeste’s captivated expression, Isabelle knew the gown had met, if not exceeded, her expectations.

“It’s fully finished now,” Isabelle said. “If there are any final adjustments you’d like, Ms. Snow, please let us know promptly so we can accommodate them.”

Without hesitation, Celeste replied, “No need. Muddlehead’s work is impeccable!..”

Isabelle gave a slight, knowing nod. She felt the same.

“Would you like to try it on?” she offered.

Celeste glanced at Isabelle. “Of course. I also need to take a few photos to thank Mr. Cross properly. Wearing a gown crafted by Muddlehead’s own hands will certainly be something to share.”

“He does deserve thanks,” Isabelle said, her smile carrying a layer of meaning Celeste couldn’t quite decipher.

Celeste stepped into the fitting room and changed into the gown.

She emerged gracefully, and the fit was absolute perfection.

Her figure was admirable to begin with, and the custom creation instantly elevated her entire presence.

Standing before the full–length mirror, she gazed at her reflection and couldn’t help a pulse of pride–it felt as if her stature had been elevated.

admiration. Celeste possessed natural assets, but her ambitions were misdirected,

Isabelle, too, felt a flicker of professioner, Isabelle asked Emily to prepare a garment bag and presentation box

Once everything was confirmed to

in

Celeste watched intently, unable to tear her eyes away from the gown. She was utterly enchanted–after it had cost 200 thousand dollars.

Normally, she wouldn’t dream of such an extravagance. If it hadn’t been for saving face when she’d pleaded with Damian that day, she never would have agreed to the price.

But seeing the breathtaking result, the cost ceased to matter.

Now, she just had to wait for the company’s anniversary gala to truly shine.

Just then, three soft knocks sounded at the door. Evelyn stood there, holding a tablet.

“Ms. Foster, Stefan and his wife are here. They’re waiting in the lounge,” she said.

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