As Owen and Mira chatted, Luna's sharp voice suddenly cut through the air.
It was impossible. There was no way they could secure a House of Laurent gown.
She had begged and offered double the price and still couldn't get a reservation. How could they?
Mira and Owen turned to see Luna, Lawrence, and Seraphina staring at them with wide eyes.
Mira mentally rolled her eyes. What a lunatic. They were practically enemies, yet Luna still went out of her way to interrogate them. Did she have a death wish?
Ignoring them completely, the couple strolled effortlessly into the boutique.
"Do you think they actually managed to get custom pieces from House of Laurent?" Luna asked Lawrence and Seraphina, biting her lip.
The two were already stunning; if their outfits outshined hers, tomorrow's event would completely revolve around them.
"Impossible. You have to book six months in advance. The engagement was only finalized recently,"
Lawrence scoffed.
"What if they booked it half a year ago and it just happened to coincide with our party?"
"What are the odds of that?" Seraphina shot back.
Her stomach twisted. She refused to be upstaged.
Tomorrow, she was the star of the show. All eyes needed to be on her.
"They're probably just going in to place an order today. Getting in line doesn't mean they'll actually secure a piece.
And even if they did, they wouldn't see the clothes for another six months."
Luna finally felt a bit of relief. "You're right. Let's just go try our dresses on."
Despite her rationalization, a heavy sense of unease settled in her chest, but there was nothing she could do but wait and see.
Inside the House of Laurent boutique.
"Oh my god! Only a flawless figure like yours could do justice to the sheer beauty of this gown!
No, wait—only my designs are worthy of your stunning curves!"
The head designer's eyes were practically glued to Mira as she stepped out of the fitting room.
"Would it be alright if I included your photos in our premium portfolio? You would bring so much brilliance to the House of Laurent!"
The designer pleaded. It had been far too long since she felt this deeply inspired.


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